Meals on the go : Indian Railways
In one of the brilliant sessions I attended in the university, the speaker recounted the omlettes and puri alu that used to be sold in Itarsi Railway Station. Indian Railways is synonymous with cut…...
8 Years Ago
Notes on gifts and gifting
Yesterday one of the posts from the column – guestspeak popped up on facebook timeline and P enquired if I have decided to abondon the blog. I replied I have been lazy. As I was strolling int…...
8 Years Ago
Photo- essay : ‘Shakahar pradarshani’ in Jain Group of Temples, Khajuraho
As we made our way through the Jain Group of Temples in Khajuraho we stumbled upon this gem – a permanent exhibit on vegetarianism. ©itiriti...
9 Years Ago
Beyond Portuguese, Bengalis and Odiyas : in response to recent claims regarding origin of rosogolla
Legends of origin of sweets, as I have pointed out offers a fascinating way to understand ‘ecologies of production’ – a term I borrow from Heather Paxson’s work on artisanal cheesemaking. In a...
9 Years Ago
Infusion and Sherbet in Boipara, Kolkata
The second food trail I would suggest if you are in Kolkata during summers is to hop around Boipara. Boipara is a neighbourhood of books. And Calcutta boasts one such boipara which bears the imprin…...
9 Years Ago
In the land of rolls and cutlets
I apologise to itiriti’s readers for staying away from blogging. Deadlines kept me away from blogging for few months. As I revive my plan to blog once again, I bring to you a series of food walks tâ...
9 Years Ago