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…

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FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Durga Puja 2022

By Pamela Nandi | Sep 28, 2022 The celebrated homecoming of the daughter is not just idol worship, but emotions attached with joy and excitement and of course sumptuous feast. To explore some unforgettable culinary journey, usher in the spirit of Durga Puja with an array of quintessential dishes to lift the festive mood. SHARING MY PUJO…

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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,…

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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…

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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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Discovering Scotland’s Crowned Jewel – The Majestic Edinburgh City

By Pamela Nandi | Sep 04, 2021 TIME OF STAY: JANUARY to APRIL There’s no better introduction to Edinburgh – Scotland’s southeastern hilly, vibrant, historical, cultural and political capital, one of the United Kingdom’s most beautiful cities, with its centre near the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Excited to share my experience during…

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Falling In Love With The Spice Trail From Sri Lanka

By Pamela Nandi | Aug 06, 2021 We all know that Sri Lanka is the land of fine Asian spices and I am touched when my dear friends Moumita Sen and Sujit Sen picked up these treasures during their visit to this island country. So happy to unbox the humble spices and experiment with them…

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My Incredible South East Asia Holidays – Kuala Lumpur Scenes

By Pamela Nandi | Jul 28, 2021 TIME OF VISIT: JANUARY Kuala Lumpur, the federal capital and the largest city of Malaysia is a must-see destination, dominated by gleaming skyscrapers, home to British colonial architecture, charming locals, a myriad of natural attractions, a skyline punctuated by minarets and Mogul-style domes. MY ARRIVAL: Bid farewell to Singapore…

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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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FOODAHOLIC’S Guide for Nababorsho 2021

By Pamela Nandi | Apr 13, 2021 Gift yourself some unforgettable moments by celebrating ‘Nabobarsha’ or ‘Poila Baisakh’ in full ‘bangaliana’ accompanied by nostalgia into one of these decadent eateries to welcome ‘Bengali New Year‘. From iconic Bengali dishes like kosha mangsho, chingri malai curry, basanti pulao to favourites like Biryani, Kebabs or Calcutta classics…

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My Experience To Indulge Into The Classic Baked Bites Of Hyderabad

By Pamela Nandi | Apr 04, 2021 Hyderabad, the capital of southern India’s Telangana state is not only a major hub for the diamond trading centre and technology industry but laced by many heritage eateries . Though Hyderabadi Biryani is one of the celebration dish of the city, but its extraordinary bakery items crowned with…

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