By Pamela Nandi | Sep 27, 2025 There’s something about Goa in the monsoons that makes you slow down, breathe deeper, and truly soak in the magic of the moment. The sea turns a deeper shade of grey-blue, the air is scented with earth and rain, and life moves to a softer rhythm. And if…
Category: Food Nostalgia
Sunset Stories and Culinary Surprises at SFX Lounge – A Collaboration with Taj Fort Aguada, Goa
By Pamela Nandi | Aug 07, 2025 Kissed by the waves. Touched by history. Spoiled by flavours. That’s exactly how I’d sum up an evening at SFX Lounge at Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, perched beautifully between the timeless walls of Fort Aguada and the endless expanse of the Arabian Sea. This isn’t just…
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…
🍷 Australia Wine & Gin Tour – A Gourmet Getaway in Yarra Valley, Melbourne
By Pamela Nandi | Jun 13, 2025 To experience the delights of Victoria’s famed wine region, I joined a curated day tour from Melbourne — an indulgent journey through Yarra Valley’s most iconic vineyards. 🍷 The adventure began at 10:00 AM with the fresh countryside air setting the mood. Yarra Valley – with its rolling…
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 •…
Exploring Authentic Hyderabadi Cuisine: Top Eateries Reviewed
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 01, 2025 The Hyderabadi cuisine is an amalgamation of South Asian, Mughalai, Turkic, and Arabic along with the influence of local Telangana and Marathwada cuisines. Landed at some of the famous eateries on a weekend afternoon during my business trip to the city. PISTA HOUSE Take the name of Pista…
FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Nabobarsha 2024
Posted by Pamela Nandi on April 14, 2024 It’s time to mark the commencement of the Bengali Calendar on Apr-14 this year – ‘Poila Baisakh’. Amidst the scorching heat, the vibrant celebration brings Bengalis together to get drenched into the festive mood. Apart from wearing new clothes, opening a new ledger book ‘halkatha’ – a…
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…
A Voyage to The Kitchens of Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur Presented By Taj City Centre, Newtown
By Pamela Nandi | May 18, 2023 The state that boasts a natural landscape, dotted with a plethora of historical splendour is none other than Rajasthan. Due to the climatic conditions of its desert lands and scarcity of water and green leafy vegetables, there is an adverse effect on its cooking techniques and food habits which is…
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…
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