A Culinary Journey Through God’s Own Country: Kerala, India

By Pamela Nandi | Jun 27, 2025 Kerala, often referred to as “God’s Own Country,” is not just a destination of scenic backwaters and misty hill stations—it’s a mosaic of traditions, spices, and unforgettable flavors. During my recent journey through this lush southern state, I embarked on a vibrant culinary adventure that awakened my senses…

Fine Dining, Bites, Beaches & Beyond: An Australian Food Trail

By Pamela Nandi | Jun 20, 2025 Australia is a land where breathtaking landscapes meet bold, vibrant flavours. From world-class fine dining in the cities to laid-back coastal bit, and rich local produce, this journey took me across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, and Rottnest Island – each stop offering a taste of the…

A Self-Pampering Birthday Escape to God’s Own Country: Kerala, India

By Pamela Nandi | Jun 07, 2025 For my birthday, I gifted myself the ultimate solo pampering retreat. It was a 6-day escape to the serene landscapes of Kerala, India famously known as God’s Own Country. Here’s a glimpse of my leisurely vacation, captured through my lens. 📍 Destinations: Poovar • Kovalam • Alleppey •…

Panchphoron Meets Scotch: My Collaboration with Novotel Kolkata for Jugalbandi 2.0

By Pamela Nandi | Feb 20, 2024 Panchphoroan SCOTCH – Jugalbandi 2.0 by Novotel Kolkata brings the best of the two culinary worlds that uniquely combine the tradition of Scottish and Bengali cuisines. The occasion spotlights the culinary collaboration between the first National Chef of Scotland @Gary MacLean and the executive chef of Novotel Kolkata Vikram Jaiswal….

FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Durga Puja 2023

By Pamela Nandi | Oct 21, 2023 Kolkata truly comes alive during Durga Pujo and in Kolkata is synonymous with food—from street food to bhog, the city offers a myriad of choices for food fanatics to indulge. The five days of celebration is laced with food, love, culture and a good dose of lively chaos. Here’s the…

Mezze9Studio By Cafe Mezzuna – A Culinary Extravaganza

By Pamela Nandi | Jul 01, 2023 When it comes to shopping in the Middle East, the term ‘Souq’ or ‘Bazar’ is considered the largest market packed with narrow chaotic lanes which is sure to fascinate every visitor whether it’s spices, vegetables, carpets and many more. The flavours of the hustling bustling Arabic market come to life…

FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Nabobarsha 2023

By Pamela Nandi | Apr 14, 2023 ‘Esho He Baisakh’ – it’s time to welcome Bengali’s New Year’s Day on Apr-15 and celebrate the spirit with an array of quintessential dishes to lift the festive mood, amidst the scorching heat. Though the celebration is synonymous with wearing new clothes, opening a new ledger book ‘halkatha’ – a…

A Sneak Peek to Iftar Feast – Zakaria Street

By Pamela Nandi | Apr 11, 2023 The holy month of Ramzan is always synonymous with food in the form of Iftar graced with a host of eclectic delectables and nutritional values. And then the much-awaited Eid al-Fitr (“Festival of Breaking the Fast”), marks the conclusion of Ramadan when it’s time to rejoice with loved ones and…

FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Durga Puja 2022

By Pamela Nandi | Sep 28, 2022 The celebrated homecoming of the daughter is not just idol worship, but emotions attached with joy and excitement and of course sumptuous feast. To explore some unforgettable culinary journey, usher in the spirit of Durga Puja with an array of quintessential dishes to lift the festive mood. SHARING MY PUJO…

The celebration of 3C – Cheese Coffee Chocolate Festival At WayPoint

By Pamela Nandi | Dec 21, 2021 Think of European breakfast with an open mind and palate and discover the delights at the very well-known cafe Waypoint which celebrated a deliciously unique festival by picking up the chocolate cheese and coffee combo – the guilty pleasures of any food fanatics conceptualized by Meena Megha Malhotra…

FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Durga Puja 2021

By Pamela Nandi | Oct 11, 2021 A parable of life, the most awaited festival Durga Puja during this second pandemic year cannot be toned down. A true spirit of homecoming is witnessed with every nook and corner decked up with the festive mood. SHARING MY PUJO FAVOURITES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER – SUBHO SARADIYA at…