Onam festivities and sale continue in Coimbatore
Organic cotton dhoties | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement From a 21-dish onasadya with avial(vegetables made with coconut and milk), olan (ash gourd with beans in a thick coconut milk gravy),…
Meet the makers of Chennai’s iconic foods
Sundal sellers of Marina A young lad with a steel container balanced on his shoulder, weaving his way through a crowded Marina beach: this image has long been synonymous with…
Understanding Beer: Man’s first beverage
“Man cannot live by bread alone.” Well, bread and beer use (almost) the same ingredients thereby allowing one to put a (heady) twist on this adage. Cheeky as that may…
A new bakery in Visakhapatnam experiments with preservative-free artisanal breads
Cookies baked with Breadway without preservatives and artificial emulsifiers dished out at Breadway bakery in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak The sweet smell of freshly-baked multi-grain bread greets us…
Revisit late Mrs KM Mathews’ traditional Kerala recipes in a new book
Annamma Mathew, more popularly known as Mrs K M Mathew, woke up every morning at 3.30am and picked a new recipe to try out for the day. Dishes she had…
Why is ‘Ayyampalayam Nettai’ coconut variety unique?
Why is ‘Ayyampalayam Nettai’ coconut variety unique? | Video Credit: G. Karthikeyan Ayyampalayam, a town on the way towards Marudhanidhi dam in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, is known for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Now, travel with a burger grill box on picnics
Now, travel with a burger grill box on picnics
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…