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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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…
Summer in a Glass: A Luxe Rooh Afza & Gondhoraj Cooler
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 08, 2023 When the summer heat calls for something refreshing yet indulgent, this vibrant cooler answers with style. Blending the floral sweetness of Rooh Afza with the fizzy zing of Limca and a subtle citrus lift from Gondhoraj lebu, this drink is a perfect harmony of flavours. Light, refreshing, 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 | In Collaboration
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…
The Mughlai Trail – Enthralling Tales of the Royal Cuisine
By Pamela Nandi | May 09, 2021 As night descended, while the grandiose monument Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, illuminated against the backdrop of the Kolkata night sky giving it a fairy tale look, the evening was heavily laced with the fascinating history of the substantial culinary legacy cultivated from the magnificent kitchens of the royal Mughal…
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