Vernika Awal
Deputy Editor
Food, as anyone studying the subject will tell you, is as much about the personalities, as what we eat. It is this that makes the food of our lives such a profound subject to dissect and discuss. When it comes to our Indian cuisine, there’s perhaps nothing more profound than the traditions, heirloom and heritage that seeps through all the flavours, even today.
In a chat that perhaps resonates with emotions much deeper beyond food, Asma Khan, author of ‘Ammu’ and founder of ‘Darjeeling Express’ in the UK, takes us through a journey that touches chords well beyond talking about the importance of Indian ventures in global markets, taking the food of our earthen kitchens to a worldwide audience. Khan speaks beautifully about the way she shaped her venture in the UK, the importance of running an all-women kitchen, and her struggles of finding the right place for her venture. You wouldn’t want to miss her journey.
Speaking of empowering stories behind the food we see and eat today, Pooja Dhingra, India’s virtuoso macaron queen, speaks to TravelDine about the person behind one of the snazziest new-gen dessert brands in the country right now. We’ve all come to love Dhingra’s desserts, and here, we give you a sneak peek into the mind and the creative genius behind them delectable macarons!
Before we leave you with much food for thought as we cruise into the new year, here’s looking at a host of pairings, offerings and concoctions for the upcoming weekend revelry. From the best whiskies that you should be looking at for the perfect end-of-year gift, to the best food and wine pairings that you may try at home this weekend, head to TravelDine for excellent (and truly implementable) house party ideas!
But if you’d rather venture out through the weekend and enjoy the cosy warmth of the perfect hot chocolate before you head home, here are some of the best cafes across Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore that serve our favourite winter beverage.
And with that, it’s a wrap from Team TravelDine for the year 2022. We wish you a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side!