By Pamela Nandi | Apr 04, 2020 Take a stroll near the hippie market of Devon, or the pavements of Streatham and catch a glimpse of a tootling trolley flanked by pantry packed with tangy treats to get a taste of Kolkata’s favourite ‘Jhal Muri‘. Meet the creator of this rare and beautiful thing Angus…
Category: Food Nostalgia
‘EK SHAAM GUJARAT KE NAAM’ – a display of Culture and Cuisine by IHM Kolkata, Taratala | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Mar 01, 2020 Come and experience the diverse rich cultural heritage and traditions of the ancient past that dates back to Harappan civilisation in terms of its food, arts, beliefs, festivals, attire, institutions, inventions, language, technology, values and modernization. Yes, it’s all about the flourishing state – Gujarat that came alive…
Influence Of Bengali Literature On Food at Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob – 5th Edition | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Dec 07, 2019 Honoured and humbled to participate in this epic program as their Social Media Partner: ‘Pam’s Journey – Food Travel Lifestyle’. The fifth edition of 3 days literary festival (22-Nov to 24-Nov) featured a wide array of discussions touching the influence of Bengali literature on social media, travel, food,…
Dining Meets Royalty at RIYASAT | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Nov 02, 2019 Riyasat means dynasty, an opportunity to dine with royalty that creates a culinary art form which is simply unimaginable – a chance to taste royal cuisines of India, influenced by other cultures, a wide variety of cooking styles thus leaving history behind every dish. A tale of royalty,…
My Summer Adventure to Discover the Best of Greece
By Pamela Nandi | Oct 13, 2019 TIME OF VISIT: JULY After travelling to many beautiful destinations in Europe, I chose Greece as SOLO traveller to spend my leisure vacation hub during late summer to hit its most popular scenic islands of Santorini, Mykonos – to enjoy its deep blue oceanic landscape and architectures. Gaze…
FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites |Guide for Durga Puja 2019
By Pamela Nandi | Oct 05, 2019 With the festive fever at its peak and Kolkata truly coming alive during this grand festival, starting from street food to bhog, the city boasts to indulge in the food scenes of Old Bengal to celebrate the special days. SHARING MY PUJO FAVOURITES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER – FESTIVE…
Celebrate Monsoon with ‘Queen Of Fish’ at Hilsa Festivals | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Aug 15, 2019 There is a saying that Bengalis have “baro mashe tero parbon” and the arrival of Hilsa – Queen of Fish marks the onset of monsoon, the season that breeds romance and sense of nostalgia. Bengali’s love affair for monsoon and ‘Hilsa’ also marks the onset of the Durga…
Welcome to the Tale of our Pride and Heritage – The Bakery, Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Jul 21, 2019 Childhood memories !!! Running to the door when the bell rings in the evening !!! The smell of baked goods coming from a box neatly tied with a golden ribbon !!! Yes, I still cherish every moment of it when my father used to handover this box carrying…
Journey to indulge into Lost Recipes, The Saffron Tree | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Jun 01, 2019 After it’s huge success, by treating the Kolkata food enthusiasts with its classic Continental, presenting the secret South East Asian delights in a fusion style, hunting the treasures of Indian food flowing from royal or ancestor’s kitchens to Dhaba style, street food, infusing molecular gastronomy brilliantly through its…
A Taste of History On Plate – ‘FIRINGEE THALA’ by Pritha Sen & Ekdalia Rd. | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 21, 2019 Its all about the culinary style of the food of Bengal that has influences of other foreign settlers in Bengal whether it is the French, Dutch, Portuguese, Armenian, Turks or from ‘Opar Bangla‘ leaving a rich culinary legacy with its dishes that excites in every bite. Noted food…
FOODAHOLIC’S Guide for Nababorsho 2019
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 15, 2019 Celebrate ‘Nabobarsha’ or ‘Poila Baisakh’ in full ‘bangaliana’ by tucking into one of these decadent eateries laden with the traditional preparations to welcome ‘Bengali New Year‘. Kolkata being synonymous with food—from street food to restaurant, the foodies can savour the delightful combination while enjoying the festive flavours. Here’s…
The Padma Chronicles – a voyage by culinary expert Nayana Afroz, Durbari, Swissotel | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 11, 2019 Any Indian festival is incomplete without food and the City Of Joy – the paradise for food lovers soaks into this essence to welcome the upcoming festival ‘Naba Borsho‘ or ‘Poila Baisakh‘ celebrations with some eclectic recipes whipped up by the noted culinary expert and home chef from…
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