Chef Suresh Pillai calls for an academy to promote, popularise and preserve Kerala’s culinary heritage

Chef Suresh Pillai calls for an academy to promote, popularise and preserve Kerala’s culinary heritage

“Mohanlal is a complete foodie. He enjoys exploring different kinds of cuisines, cooking and having good food. His tastes are not confined to any one cuisine; he enjoys several kinds of food he has had during his travels,” says Chef and restaurateur Suresh Pillai. At times, the actor opts for customised diets. Sometimes, the chef […]

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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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Cloud kitchens make a mark in Thiruvananthapuram with pocket-friendly food and a wide range of cuisines

Cloud kitchens make a mark in Thiruvananthapuram with pocket-friendly food and a wide range of cuisines

Still ordering in, though lockdowns are over? You are not alone. As cloud kitchens juggle cuisines and experiment with new dishes from a single space, takeaway in Thiruvananthapuram gets more interesting every day Still ordering in, though lockdowns are over? You are not alone. As cloud kitchens juggle cuisines and experiment with new dishes from […]

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Kerala’s kitchen network serves tourists a slice of local culture

Kerala’s kitchen network serves tourists a slice of local culture

Over 2,000 eateries, most of them family-run, are part of Responsible Tourism Mission’s network Over 2,000 eateries, most of them family-run, are part of Responsible Tourism Mission’s network Sreejith and his wife, Manju, live in an unassuming home at Malikkayalchira in Kumarakom. The quaint environs of this waterfront home in northern Kuttanad, however, is in […]

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