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In the mood for merrymaking
In the spirit of celebrations, armed with 50 kilos of dry fruits and 30 litres of liquor, Hotel Ambica Empire in Vadapalani held a cake-making ceremony on Thursday. CHENNAI : As the chilly winds of December blow into town with the promise of a prosperous new year, the scent of sugary treats and goodies baking in ovens wafts from bustling kitchens worldwide. After all, no Christmas celebration is complete without the fruity delight of a plum cake topped with white frosting. As seen in our grandmothers’ handy recipes and the bakers’ precise cook…
United flavours of Moscow will take your taste buds on a culinary voyage
Living up to its multicultural tapestry, the Russian capital boasts a host of cuisines such as Azeri, Greek, Serbian and Georgian If there’s a cuisine you can’t find in Moscow, you’re probably not looking hard enough. The variety of dining options available in Russia’s capital reflects an inclusive city of 12 million people with migrants from all corners of the globe adding to its vibrant multicultural tapestry. Azeri, Greek, Serbian, Georgian? You name it, and Moscow has it. As an ode to the city, kickstart your culinary explorations with hi…
Flavours of the Orient
Another edition of the city’s favourite Japan Food Fest is back to celebrate authentic flavours from the Land of the Rising Sun. BENGALURU: Whether you like eating a steaming bowl of ramen on a cold day or just enjoy looking at beautifully designed and constructed sushi from your favourite Japanese anime, food is definitely one of the most wholesome experiences in Japanese culture. The Japan Food Fest 2023 organised by the Consulate General of Japan in Bengaluru is coming back to the city on November 26, 2023, at Shangri-La Hotel to celebrate …
Guide to Spain’s Galicia’s gastro galaxy
The Spanish city is a treasure trove of freshly caught seafood, centuries-old wineries and a saintly cake. Far from touristy Barcelona and the party beaches of Ibiza, Galicia is the ideal place to start your own Spanish gastronomic pilgrimage. An autonomous region, it is tucked away in the north-western corner of the country, with Portugal at its southern border and the wild Atlantic crashing on its shores. It’s also the end point of Camino de Santiago, a network of ancient routes to the shrine of Saint James in the cathedral of Santiago de Co…
A taste of vegetarian Kashmir
The multi-course Wazwan, a mouth-watering ceremonial feast, is now well-known for its innovative means of preparing meat. NEW DELHI: “The hardest thing for us was to convert a predominantly non-vegetarian cuisine to a vegetarian one,” says Chef Vanshika Bhatia of OMO, Gurugram. Kashmiri cuisine is essentially meat-based. The multi-course Wazwan, a mouth-watering ceremonial feast, is now well-known for its innovative means of preparing meat. “We took inspiration from the meals we had at the farms of Kashmir. The technique of slow cooking for …
Of fasts, feasts & fiesta
Six communities from the city talk about their Deepavali celebrations and festival menu CHENNAI: Deepavali, the time when the light illuminates the nooks and crannies of the city, turning even the darkest corners into festive moods, is brewing in full force. Known as the Festival of Lights, this is a season where a flurry of activities, emotions, and delicacies, gets on board, especially in the vibrant metropolis of Chennai, a city where an array of diverse communities thrive. A few days ahead of Deepavali, kitchens in several households are …
Unhealthy food adding $7.3 trillion in hidden costs to global economy, finds UN body
"The future of our agrifood systems and, indeed, of our planet hinges on our willingness to acknowledge these true costs and understand how we all contribute to them," the FAO said. PARIS: The food and agriculture system adds at least $10 trillion in "hidden costs" to the global economy every year due to unhealthy diets, emissions and undernourishment, a UN agency said on Monday. The Food and Agriculture Organization said it conducted an analysis in 154 countries to determine the "true" cost of the agrifood syste…
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