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Indian miniature food artists are turning croissants and burgers into art
Picture this: a freshly washed banana leaf on which is served an elaborate sadya, complete with avail, thoran, a heap of hot rice, payasam, and other Kerala delicacies. If you are visualising eating this meal at a restaurant, think again….
Vegetarian mess culture in Chennai
For TC Anbanandan and his family, the day begins at 4 am. They prepare and serve breakfast for office and school goers by 7.30am, followed by an elaborate lunch by noon. There is little respite from the stove. A separate…
Millets | This restaurant in Chennai serves a range of millet dishes, South Indian and continental
Millet set meal combo at Millet Magic Meal | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement An electronics engineer by profession, 50-year-old S Adhieswari, had always nurtured a passion for cooking and in 2015 she launched her first cloud kitchen in Mylapore, focussing…
Aurva is the latest still red wine launched by sparkling wine brand Chandon
When you think of sparkling wines, Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, the largest producer of Champagne in the world with a revenue of $2.2 billion in 2022, comes to mind for obvious reasons. But Chandon India, one of the six connected…
My Farm, a farm-to-table set-up in Visakhapatnam, is an example of responsible farming
A view of My Farm, a farm-to-fork set-up spread over a 100 acres farm area near Vepada, 60 kilometres from Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR The inviting aroma of gongura podi (sorrel leaves powder) and avakaya pachidi mixed with…
Take a deep dive into India’s chaat and street food culture with the book India Local
The introductory paragraph to Sonal Ved’s latest cookbook, India Local, describes it as a ‘cross-country culinary adventure’. And rightly so, as the author-journalist brings us recipes of over 90+ classic chaats, and 45+ street food delicacies from across the country….
In Kerala, ‘Millet Cafes’ to come up in every district in a phased manner to popularise millets products
October 16, 2023 05:41 pm | Updated October 17, 2023 12:47 pm IST – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Government and non-government agencies in Kerala have launched various millet-based initiatives, with 2023 being celebrated as the International Year of Millets. (picture for representational purposes)…
The history of the Navratri vrat thali
Navratri, the nine-night Hindu festival, is far more than a celebration; it’s a profound spiritual voyage entwined with devout fasting and lively festivities, all dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga in her myriad divine forms. Typically celebrated in…
Saraam Chocolates uses falsa, ber, bael and kokum in their bars
Digvijay with his cousin Mahaveer at Saraam chocolate making unit You have had chocolates with nuts, fruits and liquor. Exotic ones at that. Have you had chocolate with ber (Indian gooseberry) or centre-filled chocolates with fresh sitaphal (custard apple) pulp? …
Korma, bada gosht, biryani: Here’s what to order at The Ambur Canteen in Chennai
Biryani, the crowd favourite at The Ambur Canteen Gulab jamun At The Ambur Canteen, the seekh kebab will make you want to pause even the most important conversation. It is soft, delicate and full of flavour and it takes a…
Mumbai’s Salt Water Café makes way for Bandra Born, a 12-week popup
At Bandra Born, the dishes on the menu have quirky names Less is more, reads a slogan on the inside door of the now-shut Salt Water Café in Bandra. For Chef Gresham Fernandes, Culinary Director at Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality,…
Two Canada-based Malayali friends launch artisanal arrack brand
Taika Spirit Drink | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When Canada-based entrepreneur Ajith Padmakumar tasted the home-brewed arrack — vattu charayam — made by friend and chef Sajish Joseph in Ontario, Canada, in 2020, not only was he struck by its…
An Indian restaurant in Tashkent celebrates Uzbekistan’s love for Bollywood
October 30, 2023 10:18 am | Updated October 31, 2023 12:13 am IST – Tashkent (Uzbekistan) Wall dedicated to Indian celebrities who visited Raaj Kapur restaurant in Tashkent. | Photo Credit: PTI In the heart of Tashkent, a city known…
Try these traditional sweets and snacks made with heritage rice varieties of Tamil Nadu for Deepavali
Snacks and sweets made using heritage rice lends a unique flavour and texture. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sempulam, T. Nagar Sempulam Sustainable Solutions, an organisation that assists farmers in marketing varieties of traditional rice has introduced a special edition…
Popular wedding caterers of Chennai are setting up kitchens for selling traditional sweets for Deepavali
Pattappas The atmosphere at SVR Marriage Hall is celebratory, though there is no wedding. Popular wedding caterer LV Pattappa and his team are working tirelessly, taking orders, handing over the tokens, and packing Deepavali bakshanam (traditional sweets and savories) for…
Pay for the time you spend at this ‘time cafe’ in Kerala
The ‘time cafe’ in Kalamaserry, Kochi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT GVQ Time Cafe in Kalamassery, Kochi, is the kind of place that makes you wonder how much more beautiful the pretty white-and-sage green café that sits at the top of…
A food spot near Sholinganallur junction that caters to IT Corridor in Chennai
On an average, 1,000 people visit Food Mall on weekdays. At weekends, the number exceeds 4,000. Over 10 brands operate at the place developed on a 2.5-acre property. | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran It was around 12.15 a.m. Two cabs…
Now, travel with a burger grill box on picnics
Now, travel with a burger grill box on picnics
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Organic farming is catching on in the Nilgiris
Organic farming is catching on in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris | Video Credit: M. Sathyamoorthy Organic farming is catching on in India, thanks to a growing preference for healthier, sustainable food choices Sikkim is India’s first and only State to attain…