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With the growing concern about climate change and the environment, focus of dairy farmers and decision makers in India is beginning to move towards indigenous breeds of cattle that are adapted to warmer conditions, are likely to have better tolerance to local diseases and parasites than commercial and imported breeds, and are often more forage-efficient …
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The Sustainable Seafood Movement began in the 1990s. This movement aims to improve the well-being of the seas and oceans, the long-term economic viability of the fisheries industry and the livelihood of coastal communities vulnerable to factors like climate change, pollution and reducing fish catches. The movement has highlighted the dangers of overfishing and environmentally …
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Vegan-friendly Greenery Scenery immune booster sal...
This is a simple and straight-forward recipe using vegetables to make a healthy salad dish. Ingredients Beetroot Medium size 1 no (Glazed and oven-roasted) Oil (for glazing) 1 tsp Orange Nagpur Ambiya or similar 1 no Fox Nut 4 -5 no Roasted Almonds 4-5 no Iceberg lettuce 10 gm Carrot blanched 30 gm Celery Sticks …
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Environment Conservation in the Food and Hospitali...
The luxury hotel sector has historically been a significant waste generator, leading hotel brands have made major progress to reduce their environmental impact by addressing issues like waste generation, energy consumption and water use. This shows the huge potential for all hotels to make a significant difference to their local environment. The power to make …
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In the traditionally male-dominated Restaurant industry, these daughters are taking forward their family legacy. Natasha D’Souza, Upper Crust Ever since I was a child, my mother has taught me how to bake and cook. Growing up in and around the kitchen, I realized that this is my passion. So when I was 12, I …
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Ahmedabad-based Bhagwati Banquets and Hotels Ltd is known for the quality of their on-site catering for weddings, conferences and events. Narendra Somani talks about why he is upbeat about the catering business in India. 1. How did you enter the catering business? Narendra Somani: My father had tea and snacks eatery, and we began …
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Ready to Eat, The New Buzzword
The Do It Yourself (DIY), Ready To Eat (RTE) and Ready To Cook (RTC) categories of the food industry have seen increased demand during the Pandemic. Ankit Chona tells us about the RTE and RTC products launched by HOCCO brand. FEA: What made you think of converting your signature dishes into Ready to Cook or …
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Ayisha Manzil is a grand mansion built in the 1800s. It was purchased by the Moosa family in the 1900s and became one of the first homestays in the northern districts of Kerala. This iconic restaurant is best known for its delicious food – Mr CP Moosa takes guests for a walk to the …
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Thai inspired Bluepea flower sticky jasmine rice M...
Ingredients: Bluepea flower infusion: Take fresh Bluepea flowers Brew them in hot water for 15 to 25 mins till color changes to blue. Modak Dough: 1 cup Bluepea flower infused Water 1 tsp ghee 1/2 tsp Salt 1 cup sticky jasmine rice flour Modak filling: 1 cup Jaggery (Crushed) 1 cup Fresh Coconut 1 tsp Cardamom Powder 1 tbsp toasted Poppy Seeds 1 tbsp toasted Almonds (Chopped) 1 tbsp toasted Cashew Nuts (Chopped) 1 tbsp Raisins (Chopped) 3 tbsp ghee Coconut …
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Today is Parsi New Year and it resonates in me as a Parsi Chef the love for Parsi cooking and the memories I have of my maternal grandmother’s kitchen cooking the wonderful food of my Mamaiji as I call her. Like all cultures in India, Parsi cuisine also revolves around religion and rituals. Zoroastrianism was the religion of Persia which was ruled by the …
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Navroz (also spelt Novruz) or the New Year is an important event in the Parsi Calendar. While Novruz in Iran is celebrated according to the Fasli/Bastnai calendar at the time of the Vernal Equinox, mostly on March 21st every year when it celebrates spring, Parsis in India follow the Shahenshahi calendar according to which the New Year falls in August. …
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Historical Hangouts- Independence Day Special
Chai and coffee houses are places for social interaction. Long before cafes became cool in India, activists have gathered at such places to congregate, talk and discuss ideas. On 15th August 2020, we look at a few places associated with India’s independence movement. Chandravilas, Ahmedabad The Gujarati thali is a quintessential experience for most visitors to …
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From 1992, I have written extensively about the food and hospitality industry. The Food Service Sector has always impressed me with the kind of employment it generates at all levels from semi-skilled workers to professionals.
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