Between Vegetarianism and Bans, Can We All Agree to Meat Halfway?
As pro-vegetarian and vegan narratives gain gumption in India, a closer look at the ethical, environmental, and social realities of this dialogue.
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Reclaiming a Neglected Fruit
Love it or hate it, its distinct aroma makes jackfruit a memorable gustatory experience. Determined to get more people to cook with it, Mumbai-based Eat with Better makes the unripe form of jackfruit a ready canvas for v…
Tracing the Roots of a Rampur Winter Specialty
Was the adrak halwa truly created for an ailing Nawab? Determined to find the origins of the halwa, food researcher Tarana Khan looks for clues in Rampur’s libraries, kitchens and at a local halwa festival.
The Accidental Raisin Farm in Arid Sangli
By adopting regenerative practices, Umrani Farms is attempting to not only grow local varieties of grapes, but also transform the land that it grows on.
‘I Want to Archive Everyday Spaces’
For lawyer-turned-artist Aditya Raj, painting is also a way to explore and celebrate his city. In this interview, he speaks to us about candies from his childhood, sketching in restaurants, and chicken pakodas in Karol B…
Chasing Bees Through Maharashtra and Rajasthan
The team behind the Moonshine Honey Project cares not just about making delicious and high quality honey, but also about doing it in a way that is responsible and ethical.
Aamra’s Heirloom Recipes Have Been Perfected Over Time
The traditional recipes used at Aamra to make pickles and chutneys have been handed down over generations. Takshama Pandit,head of sourcing and partnerships at The Locavore,finds that pickle-making requires tremendous ma…
What Does it Mean to be an Activist Company That Sells Coffee?
While Black Baza is deeply focused on conserving biodiversity, what defines the brand is its wisdom to recognise farmers as the axis of the coffee business.
Uprooted: Longing for a Taste of Home
What happens when you move far away from home, and crave for what’s familiar? With a focus on Odisha, Sharmila Vaidyanathan examines the close ties between food and migration, and…