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…
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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 •…
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…
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…
Desserts & Coolers From Foodaholic’s Kitchen
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 04, 2023 Mango Kulfi stuffed in the fruit Chocolate milkshake with Choco Sticks Roohafza with limca and soda and gondhoraj lime slice Cold Coffee Three layered dessert – Mango Kheer, Mango Chunks, Custard Gondhoraj Ghol Summer fresh fruit juices – Watermelon 🍉 & Mango 🥭 Oatmeal cookies drizzled with coffee liquor and…
FOODAHOLIC’S Guide for Nababorsho 2022
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 15, 2022 While the ‘City of joy’ is lit up with the hue of Bengali’s one of the most celebrated occasion – POILA BOISHAKH, enjoy some sumptuous and delightful meals to satisfy your buds on the auspicious occasion of ‘Nababorso’ curated by some talented chefs. Aaheli, The Peerless Inn 12,…
The Wakhra Swad Of Punjab By IHM Kolkata
By Pamela Nandi | Jan 09, 2022 No, I am not attending any wedding ceremony. Its the gala Annual Day festival themed around the swad of Punjab – ‘The Wakhra Swad of Punjab‘ which means something different celebrated by IHM Kolkata Taratala. The fest showcased the cultural program performed by the students and faculties with…
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…
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