The original food influencers | Meet the keepers of heirloom recipes from India’s diverse culinary traditions

The original food influencers | Meet the keepers of heirloom recipes from India’s diverse culinary traditions

(L to R) Meenakshi Meyyappan; Khan Rafiq Waza; Ummi Abdulla; Jane DSouza. At a time when the country’s contemporary foodscape is transforming rapidly — influenced by foreign cuisines and experiments, see-sawing between isms and social media fads — we remember the custodians who are the repositories of traditional food knowledge. The names of India’s many […]

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Chennai’s Bayleaf restaurant celebrates 25 years of service with special all-star menu

Chennai’s Bayleaf restaurant celebrates 25 years of service with special all-star menu

Nestled in a narrow lane in Gopalapuram, Bayleaf is remembered by many as “that kathi roll place”. With simple decor, friendly staff and hearty dishes, this Bengali restaurant also serves the feeling of home to its repeat customers. Bayleaf is now celebrating its 25th year with a limited edition special menu with offerings that have […]

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Memories of a bagaanbari: Shuma Raha recalls Bengali food served at her bagaanbari

Memories of a bagaanbari: Shuma Raha recalls Bengali food served at her bagaanbari

When Sundays meant seasonal produce, wood fires, and a caretaker-cum-gardener-cum-cook who enjoyed feeding both the body and the soul When Sundays meant seasonal produce, wood fires, and a caretaker-cum-gardener-cum-cook who enjoyed feeding both the body and the soul Growing up in Calcutta (now known as Kolkata), where food is something akin to religion, and in […]

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