Starting small, succeeding large: Chef R Kaleeswaran’s journey into the world of baking

Starting small, succeeding large: Chef R Kaleeswaran’s journey into the world of baking

The fragrance of melted butter and browning flour permeates the food laboratory of a college in Tiruchi with hope as amateur bakers test their skills under the eagle eye of R. Kaleeswaran, veteran baker and a scion of the family-run Desotta Bakery of Karaikudi. “Anyone can learn to bake. Practise regularly and focus on following […]

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The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival is back with walks, tours, and live demonstrations

The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival is back with walks, tours, and live demonstrations

Attendees from the Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival’s first edition | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Come September, the heritage properties and mansions of Chettinad will open their doors to host the second edition of The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival. Comprising dance and musical performances, lectures on the region’s culture, and architectural tours, among other […]

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Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival Karaikudi event

Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival Karaikudi event

The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival promises a deep dive into the region’s rich history The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival promises a deep dive into the region’s rich history If visiting Chettinad and experiencing the region’s rich culture, flavourful cuisine, and extravagant architecture has been on your to-do list for way too long, the […]

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