The kitchen is often a warzone when it comes to me and my mother. A traditionalist, she will not waver from her rasam, while I prefer something new occasionally. A temporary peace has been arrived at with the use of Cookpad. A handy app, it collates recipes by chefs and users across the world.

We tested out a pumpkin pie in our own chaotic ways. Though my mother still worked on the basis of her ‘instinct’, the app offers easy-to-read recipes. Plus, you can also search for recipes based on ingredients at hand. Perfect for emergencies.