For those who didn't grow up in Indian culture, eating with our hands can seem daunting. How do you approach a plate full of rice, lentils, vegetable dishes, and bread without making a mess?

For instance, I remember a teenage incident when a friend, unfamiliar with the cultural practice of eating with hands, walked into my home as we were feasting. She exclaimed incredulously ...

You’ve been to this place before, a long time ago, when you were as much a part of your land and culture as it ... Why does my dad want me to eat with a fork? Why do my parents despise finger-eating?

Using just your hands to eat a range of food takes skill and practice. We explore the various techniques people in India use and investigate the differences between the north and south. We learn ...

Eating with your hands might sound a bit messy, and at Queen Sheba, it can certainly get a bit messy. But one taste of their authentic Eritrean food, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.