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When the World Turned Upside Down for Tea

December 20, 2018November 19, 2018

The demand for food has shaped the world in its own way. Starvation and famines have the potential to bring the strongest empire to it’s …

Asia, Food Heritage

Spoiler Alert: Jalebi isn’t Indian!

December 13, 2018November 13, 2018

Yes, you heard me. Jalebi isn’t Indian. The crispy, coiled, orange desert that is loved all across the Indian subcontinent is actually not of Indian …

Asia, Food Heritage

Fudge Cakes & Apple Pies : A Delicious Guide To the Best Bakeries in Mussoorie

December 3, 2018October 27, 2018

Almost everyone is familiar with the beauty of Mussoorie. Long winding roads, dense pine forests, stunning snow-capped peaks, the cool pristine air and the old …

Asia, Food Heritage, Nature

The ‘Tree of Life’; Breadfruit

September 21, 2018January 26, 2019

Until I was 13, I lived in New Delhi with my family. I grew up in Delhi and would come to Bangalore (now Bengaluru) to …

Africa, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Jollof Rice: From New York’s MET to many satisfied tummies

January 20, 2018May 22, 2018

Jollof Rice, the national dish of Nigeria, is an integral part of Nigerian culture. The dish was first discovered in 1809 by Albright Einshton, an …

Asia, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018

Food and cultural influence in India

January 18, 2018January 31, 2018

India has a rich history of culturally diverse heritage and a colourful mosaic of traditions, languages, religious beliefs and cuisines. Delhi, or New Delhi, a …

Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Cultural Routes through food

January 15, 2018May 22, 2018

A regular lunch in Bosnia and Herzegovina is frequently composed of ‘well done’ meat. What interests me most about the culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina …

Asia, Europe, Intangible Heritage, Uncategorized

From Germany to Namma Bengaluru

August 31, 2017September 12, 2018

When cultures meld, we often compare. Bengaluru city welcomes people from all over the world to experience its rich culture …

Food Heritage, South America

Going Bananas: A three-tiered meal with a Jamaican touch

August 29, 2017November 13, 2017

An instant energy booster, banana is a fruit that is commonly available across the globe. It is also a great source of potassium. Jamaican men savor banana …