August 2026: The Desi Pantry
In the second month of our quarterly theme Know Your Desi Ingredients, we focused on pantry staples. We dug into our kitchen shelves, and picked out ingredients that are dried, stored, preserved, fermented.
Meetups
From thought-provoking discussions to film screenings and hearty potlucks, The Locavore meetups bring people together for an open dialogue on what food means to them, and in the world around them.
May ’25, Kalighat
KOLKATA MEETUPS May ’25, Kalighat LFC Kolkata, where stories get a mustard oil tadka and every bite of roshogolla brings people closer together, one Sunday at a time. Photos by…
May ’25, Greater Kailash II
DELHI MEETUPS May ’25, Greater Kailash II Big-hearted, fast-talking, always feeding you more. Join us at LFC Delhi where we gather over samosas and stories—every plate a little louder, every…
Millet Meetup, Bhopal Edition
At Bhopal’s beautiful Cafe Amado, a documentary screening about foxtail millet and a delicious potluck steered us towards a more resilient future.
Millet Mixer, Kochi Edition
At Kochi’s breezy Yacht club, 60 millet enthusiasts and a tasty potluck helped make strides towards a better food future.
Back to the Future, Delhi’s First-Ever Millet Mixer
A film screening, a pub quiz, and millet-inspired cocktails,there’s no reason climate conversations can’t come with a dash of fun.
Millet Meetup, Bhubaneswar Edition
Interactive displays, dating profiles, and a delicious potluck,all inspired by millets and their rich history in Odisha.
The Locavore Meetup, Mumbai: Millet Edition
Hearing from experts, tasting six homegrown beers, and a surprise delivery of millet pizzas at this first-of-its-kind meetup.
Celebration of Millets with NESFAS, Shillong
Chefs and growers discussed the complexities of growing krai in Meghalaya, paired with a curated millet menu.