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PARSEE FAMILY-OWNED BAKERIES- AN INDO- DUTCH HERITAGE OF SURAT Text Anil Mulchandani Photos Dinesh Shukla Surat is well-known as the city of silks, satins, brocades and diamonds, but together with textiles and jewellery, few leave the city without buying a box of nankathai, khari and butter biscuits. These confections are the legacy of Parsee baker …
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A fusion of western and eastern cuisines Jone Kaustav Khaund writes about the Anglo – Indian food at the tea plantations of Assam. Tea was discovered in the 1830’s here in Assam. The species is indigenous as it was cultivated by the Singphos in the easternmost most part of the state. The credit goes to …
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ITALIAN COOKING WORKSHOP AT RADISSON BLU
An Italian Cooking Workshop was organised by IFEA and Aayna Cookery Club at Radisson Blu. The Executive Chef of Radisson Blu Ahmedabad, Rakesh Negi, conducted the workshop. He taught dishes like Beetroot Carpaccio, Alfredo Pasta, Basil Pesto Pasta, Lasagne and Pizzas. Gulab Oil, Vasant Masala and Wagh Bakri Tea Lounge were among the event sponsors.
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DESSERT WORKSHOP AT DARBAR HALL BY TOMATO’S
A pre-Christmas desserts workshop was organised by Aayna Cookery and IFEA at Darbar Hall, the banquet hall of Mirch Masala Restaurant on SG Road. The Workshop was held on 19th November 2022 to give home chefs enough time to prepare desserts for the Christmas holidays. The Darbar Hall is an impressive banquet hall themed on …
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KOLHAPUR’S HERITAGE RESTAURANT
Anil Mulchandani pics Dinesh Shukla The 71-year old Padma Guest House in Kolhapur created a Kolhapuri Thali that helped popularize Kolhapuri cuisine commercially. This eatery launched in the year of India’s independence is not only thriving today but its owners are now taking the cuisine forward. Kolhapur has a fascinating history that dates back …
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Holiday Roast Chef Doug McNish Recipe courtesy: Canadian vegan chef and author Doug McNish. I think it is so important to have good quality protein for your holiday meal. For a vegan Christmas meal, a roast that has a base of lentils or chickpeas with nuts is always good. The best way to make diners believers …
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Recipes courtesy: Mark Reinfield, Chef, Cookbook Author and Plant-based Cooking expert. Mark Reinfeld is a multi-award winning chef and author of cookbooks, including the best- selling `30 Minute Vegan’ series and `Healing the Vegan Way’. Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms Creamy, cheesy and guaranteed to please, be sure to serve fresh out of the oven. Experiment with different greens, and …
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COOKING FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISORDER PATIENTS Linda Blaylock, CKD Culinary Consulting. Article: Culinary Entrepreneurs Magazine When my husband, Richard, was diagnosed and we started this journey, we did what most people do; we found recipes online. Let me tell you, they were awful! I tried desperately to season and improve them but wasn’t having much …
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MILLET WORKSHOP AND COMPETITION
World Food Day, 16th October 2022 at Novotel Ahmedabad The workshop and competition were part of the Sustainable Grains Symposium organised by American Corner with IFEA. The Workshop was conducted by M T A C International Culinary School. They demonstrated recipes to make Bajra Cake made using pearl millet, Millet Biryani made using kodo and …
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Cooking with millets and amaranths workshop at City Gold multiplex The environmental, nutritional and women empowerment benefits of millets have become a buzzword in today’s era of awareness. Cooking with millets workshop by IFEA (a food entrepreneurs association), SNS cooking classes and MTAC an international cooking institute was organised to make home chefs and home …
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COOKING WORKSHOP & COMPETITION AT PRIDE PLAZA, 9TH SEPTEMBER 2022 The Cooking Workshop and Competition was organised by IFEA and SNS Cooking Classes at Pride Plaza. The event was sponsored by Manpras Spices. The event included the following: * A Grazing Buffet for Parties If you have guests coming over during the festive period, one …
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PARSI FESTIVE RECIPE Dezin Fanibanda, the owner of DM Korner, recommends these recipes for a feast. PARSI LAGAN NU CUSTARD You can call Lagan nu Custard the Parsi classic crème caramel. Made with easily available pantry ingredients, like milk, sugar and eggs, this dessert is a staple at Parsi weddings, and its name literally translates …
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