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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As there are so many food outlets at night, Kora Karnival focuses more on entertainment. It has battery-operated cars and mini-trains, besides a space for skating. A cricket pitch and football turf are coming...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Several road side food sellers in Tiruchi still use newspapers as an alternative to disposable paper plates despite the directive from FSSAI not to do so. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY Restaurants and eateries...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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