“The members of the community will be joining the potluck to bring together people to taste local flavours, enjoy seasonal produce and more.”
“In celebrating the second anniversary of The Locavore, Chef Thomas Zacharias is raising funds for The Tamarind Tree School in Dahanu.”
“His experience as a chef, curating menus, and leading kitchens, laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial venture, but it also brought a new set of challenges.”
“In what is now touted as a “food revolution,” Zacharias’ venture has helped him reach out to tribal communities and blend their culinary legacy in contemporary cuisines to offer the urban milieu a taste of regional flavours.”
“Zacharias, through his work with The Locavore, aims to not just highlight trendy or exotic ingredients but to bring attention to everyday local produce that often goes unnoticed.”
“Soon after, he quit the kitchen to travel, understand native foods, and set up The Locavore in 2022, a platform highlighting ingredients, their producers, and building communities around food.”
“That chef was Thomas Zacharias, formerly of Bombay Canteen and now founder of The Locavore project that is reviving India’s forest and local produce. The first Indian guest chef at the event, he also highlighted how the food of forest-dependent communities was climate-resilient, sustainable and had a bouquet of flavours worthy of any gourmand. “
“Initiatives like the Wild Food Festival by OOO Farms in collaboration with The Locavore, an organisation spearheaded by Chef Thomas Zacharias to highlight the celebration of indigenous ingredients, emphasise the need to reconnect with traditional practices for a healthier planet and a more diverse food system.”
“This year’s festival includes an array of activities designed to immerse attendees in the world of wild foods, with highlights such as a showcase of over 150 wild vegetables, fruits, and seeds foraged from the Sahyadri mountains, and a tasting menu featuring more than 40 dishes crafted from these ingredients.”
“One of the most anticipated events for serious foodies in Mumbai is the Wild Food Festival. It’s an annual affair hosted by the food-impact driven organisation The Locavore and retail platform OOO Farms. There will be a showcase of close to 200 wild vegetables, tastings, panel discussions and cultural programmes by the tribal communities of Maharashtra.”
“Recognising the need to revive millets and promote their nutritional benefits, Chef Thomas launched the Millet Revival Project under The Locavore platform. As part of this initiative, he is organising a millet event in Kochi on July 20-21, offering participants a hands-on experience with these versatile grains.”
“As The Locavore completes 2 years, take a look at how this dynamic organisation is on its way to build a sustainable and nurturing community and ecosystem.”
“Known for his time at Le Bernardin, New York, as the chef founder of The Bombay Canteen he’s most recently been making waves with The Locavore, a project focused on his love for storytelling, championing indigenous produce, and celebrating Indian food systems.”
“Through his culinary adventures, ChefTZac directs The Locavore in embracing a conscious approach to food consumption, production, and appreciation, championing mindful eating, meaningful storytelling, and purpose-driven community building.”
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