Hi, I’m Roy.
A food storyteller, self-taught recipe developer, food stylist, photographer, avid traveller — and by day, a mobile developer in an investment bank.
Yes, I’ve returned to the fast-paced world of tech, but I haven’t left behind the slow pleasures of simmering spices, chasing golden light for that perfect shot, or scribbling recipe ideas between code deployments. Creativity lives in both my IDE and my kitchen.
“Heuristic Kitchens” is where I explore food as both a memory and a muse — from smoky street snacks to delicate desserts that blur cultural lines. Born in a town where neighbours fed each other without asking, where kitchens were always warm and open, I grew up with a mixed, vibrant plate and a deep respect for hospitality.
Now I live in England with my husband, daughter and son — in a land where table manners matter and tea solves most things. But my spirit still lives out of a suitcase, and condenast remains my comfort read.
I’ve learned to love the food I once pushed away as a child — perhaps because no one makes it for me anymore. My basil plant drinks the last bit of milk (only the un-creamed part, of course), and my appetite is always gargantuan. That’s not just about food — it’s about life.
This blog is my way of feeding the world in the way I know best: through stories, photographs, and flavours that travel across borders. Whether food is a filler or a healer, it always teaches me something.
Welcome to my kitchen — heuristic, heartfelt, and sometimes hilariously improvised. I hope you leave a little fuller than you came.
“…one of the pleasantest of all emotions is to know that I, I with my brain and my hands, have nourished my beloved few…”
— M.F.K. Fisher
Please feel free to email me for any queries : heuristickitchens@gmail.com
Pallavi, I just love your website , especially this section. You have written this so well.
I am sorry I always use your name even though you want to stay mysterious.I love your writing, your photographs and your cooking.
Great stuff!
Prarthana,
Elated that you are the first person to comment on the site.I have started taking timid steps.I know your sister is an awesome photographer too.
It means a lot as you spend some time reading it.No issues man Palli is what you all called me.
Love,Roy
Great website Ms. Roy 😉
I don’t enjoy cooking and always wonder how people find cooking therapeutic (Lol). Hope to learn few simple and quick recipes from you.
All the Best !
Bhuvana
Hi Bhuvana,
Thank you so much for your lovely words.Do you still remember how i approached you once for help.Your words calmed me down that day.I think each one of us has a silver lining which we must scribble darker.For me Food…For you something else…
Love u,
Roy
Very well made website.We are so proud of you , Pallavi. (very difficult for me to call you Just )You have done a marvelous job by following your dream.now its our turn to learn from you. God bless you .Loved the recipes too.
To my dearest teacher,
Who inspired me to become an IT engineer way back in school.It is difficult to see you as my Friend’s Mom but rather as a teacher.This is a completely new arena but still a lot of HTML/CSS/HTML 5 coding for customization involved.Thank you for your blessing Mam!
Regards,
Roy
What an amazing start .Loads of fun along with hard work is evident in every element of you blog starting from your anecdotes , your crisp pictures and of course your very own recipes .
Hats off to you ..very beautiful and inspiring . Hope you continue to enjoy this journey of creating something new every day.I wish you the veryyy best 🙂
I am going to try the mushroom recipe very soon. will keep you posted 🙂 and a big Thank You.
Hi Tulika,
So sweet of you to stop by and your kind words just lifted me to Cloud 10 now….Tulika some recipes I just watch them being made when i was growing old…some i picked up here and there….please do try my recipes.This medium gives me an outlet for my memories and that is why each recipe is some way related to my childhood or adolescent.You keep glowing brighter in your new chapter called life…
Awesomeeee stuff..m like a super duperrrrrr foodie.n i lived goin thru ur website..seriously great stuff.Keep up the good work Roy.
*meant loved
Hi Jeshma,
Thank you for stopping by…I wish to tickle your funny bones more and your palette.Keep yourself ready!!
Best Regards,
Roy
You are an amazing photographer Roy. I loved reading through your Nice post. I almost felt I was there. And it’s interesting to read about you.
Hi Himashu,
Coming from one of the best food bloggers of India. It really means a lot. I echo the sentiment to you. You have been so inspiring as I have started reading your older posts. The recent soiree over Fb has been really nice. We share the almost same profession though I a a half timer now. Keep up the good work and stay blessed.
Best Regards,
Roy
Pallavi 🙂 may you go from strength to strength, soulfood to soup and much much more. Congratulations on turning One !!
Hey Sweet,
Thank you so much love. The entire convent folk has been so supportive. I am indebted.
Hello Roy!
So glad I stumbled here.. glad to have discovered your virtual space. Enjoyed reading this section.
Your post on Mince pies was a good read. You sure are gifted with words..
Will be returning for more..
This is one of the best and unique About Me section I have read in a while, Roy. Love your blog. Keep us entertaining with your awesome stories, photographs and recipes.
Hello Subhasmita, Thank you so much. I just wanted to show my true self about what I am with no goody goody stuff only. That’s About Me!
Just was reading about you, you are very talented writing, photographing awesome. loved reading through your post,
Hello Jayasri,
Thank you for such kind words.
Great writing skills and very good amount of love for food.I am a Hotelier and I loved the way you described about my towns favourite & famous food “Naan Qalia”.
Hello Ashraf,
I am really glad you found the spirit of Aurangabad. I am truly passionate about food and its legacy. Thank you for stopping by.
I m not sure but it makes me think that you maybe somehow related to Aurangabad 😊
Short of words to praise your blog and your writing with beautiful play with words.
Photography too deadly awesome.
Hello Sundari,
I am really humbled by your kind words. I shall try my best to entice your senses more with my work. Keeping coming !!
I’m fan. Hoping to meet with you someday.
Hi just came across your site. Since you mentioned that you are married to a Maharashtrian, may I request you to please post some Kolhapuri receipes.
Thanks,