You are what you eat, goes the adage, establishing the ageold connect between cuisine and culture, pantry and people. After all, it is only in the kitchen that the five senses come together like no other. In the modern homes of today, the kitchen is not merely seen as a hub for cooking and cleaning activities. It has gradually transformed to being the focal point for families, where besides cooking, small meals are served, homework is done or friends are entertained. The Indian kitchen is slowly becoming the centre of home life and entertainment. Therefore, concepts like open and island kitchens with a small coffee table or dining set-up are becoming immensely popular.