Culinary
ITC Hotels tie up with the Macallan for culinary c...
December 12, 2023
ITC Hotels, a leading luxury hospitality group in India, has signed an agreement with the Macallan, a leading Scottish single malt whisky, to co-create epicurean delights that pair food with the appropriate the Macallan whiskies. According to a press statement, the collaboration ...
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GI tag for India’s red ant chutney to set tables...
July 31, 2022
For centuries, the Red Ant Chutney, a unique delicacy has remained hidden in the dense forests inhabited by numerous tribal communities in Eastern and Central India. Made of red ants and their eggs, it is a paste that is served as a chutney to go as an accompaniment to any meal. ...
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Lyon school canteens going vegetarian: The meat of...
February 23, 2021
Barely back in France from a visit to India, French ecological transition minister Barbara Pompili plunged headlong into one of the hottest discussions going on across France today – meatless meals in school canteens. “I regret a lot that on this issue we are falling into a p...
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Growing appetite for cafes with a cause in India
December 28, 2020
These cafés not only serve delicious food, but also seek to stir up one’s conscience. These have been focal points to create awareness, support social causes and fight social stigma.
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Five Indian sweets that are nothing short of a pie...
August 24, 2020
Indian desserts, especially traditional sweets, are any sweet tooth foodie’s dream come true. The sweet taste is not the only part of the food or sweet one cherishes; it is also the way an edible looks. In fact, many sweets in India have also been recognised for their artistic ...
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Eating with hands in India
March 4, 2020
Nearly a decade ago Oprah Winfrey, an American celebrity, commonly dubbed as the ‘queen of all media’, created an uproar in India when she wondered if Indians were‘eating with their hands’. Her remark reflected the global outlook on eating with hands as an uncivilised and...
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The flavour of Indian coasts
November 1, 2019
Think of coastal cuisine, think of sea food; but interestingly the sea side menus in India are not devoid of vegetarian dishes and also have some rather interesting sweet dishes to conclude the spicy meals. While it is only natural for one to relate coastal cuisine with prawn cur...
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Giving the much-loved momos innovative edges
June 11, 2019
A popular street snack in Delhi, momos or dumplings are now being experimented with in fancy kitchens as well as the street kiosks, where chefs are stuffing them with ingredients such as coconut, vodka, chocolate, and even chaat! The tangy flavour of Gujarati sriracha sauce and c...
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Six Bengali winter treats that will warm your hear...
December 11, 2018
Winter may be brief and mellow in Bengal but doesn’t mean the feat is sparse, the colours are dull or the food is sad. In fact it is sumptuous and heart-warming.
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Will you travel for food?
July 30, 2018
Indian travellers these days are concentrating more on food while choosing a travel destination.
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