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 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 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…
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 2020
By Pamela Nandi | Oct 20, 2020 The most religious occasions, Durga Puja cannot be toned down in this pandemic year due to COVID-19 and the hospitality industry have deployed adequate control measures by increasing the focus on food safety, sanitizing and cleaning practices from farm to fork and daily temperature checks of the kitchen…
A slice of Kolkata Street Food – ‘JHAL MURI’ wins the heart of Brits | In Collaboration
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…
Say Monsoon Cheers With Soulful Food
By Pamela Nandi | Aug 04, 2019 Content and P.C.: Communications 2.0 Rain Rain Come Again !!! A warm welcome to the monsoon, right here knocking at the door. A perfect savoury light feast paired with a hot cuppa or enjoying comfort food with different kinds of khichadis, soups, appetizing cocktails, sumptuous ramens, ooey gooey…
“Mazi Mejwani” – Marathi Food Festival at Alfresco, The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Jul 30, 2019 Lurk your taste buds with immensely delicious local Maharashtrian or Marathi cuisine starting from its world-famous quintessential street foods ‘Batata Vada‘ or a plateful of spicy ‘Bakarwadi‘ to a hot serving savoury Pancake ‘Thalipeeth‘. Mixing a diverse range of fresh flavours infused in its tastefully and traditionally made…
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…
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…
Enjoy Taste Of Bengal with Captivating View, Cafe Ekante | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Nov 10, 2018 Throwback to a Saturday afternoon well spent with the fellow food bloggers at an aesthetically designed boat shaped floating restaurant situated on a private island – Cafe Ekante in the New Town Eco park while indulging in a delectable Authentic Bengali spread. The executive chef Mr Sani Dutta…
FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Durga Puja 2018
By Pamela Nandi | Oct 13, 2018 The countdown has begun – and the city is decked up to shower warm welcome to the biggest festival – Durga Puja. It’s Goddess Durga’s homecoming with her children after a long wait which also marks the homecoming of millions of Bengalis as well. This grand festival –…
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