Saurabh Tankha It was in 1994 that CHEF PRADIP ROZARIO started the first Mexican restaurant in Kolkata, the city he was born and brought up in. After graduating from St Xavier’s College, Rozario did hotel management from IHM Kolkata and thereafter, trained in Italy as an intern. He then went on to work for the […]Read More
Food – Flavours, Recipes & Culinary Stories
Welcome to the Food section of Life and More, where taste meets creativity. Discover delicious recipes, culinary trends, chef interviews, restaurant features, and healthy eating tips that celebrate the art of food.
From traditional Indian flavours to global cuisine inspirations, this page brings you stories that explore culture through cuisine. Whether you’re a home cook, a foodie, or someone who loves dining experiences, find ideas that inspire your kitchen and your palate.
Explore the world of food — where every dish tells a story and every flavour creates a memory.
Saurabh Tankha I come from a tea family. Not that my ancestors ever owned tea plantations in the Kangra hills of Himachal Pradesh but due to the reason my father worked with one of the most famous tea companies in the country, Brooke Bond India Ltd, for over three-and-a-half decades. Now, that is a long […]Read More
Kocoatrait: Nitin Chordia’s Planet-Friendly, Zero Waste Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Revolution
Saurabh Tankha If one were to ask you about the first zero waste, sustainable and planet-friendly (plastic and paper-free) bean-to-bar chocolate, would you know the answer? Perhaps not. The answer is Kocoatrait. Founded by L Nitin Chordia, the country’s first and only certified chocolate taster and his wife, Poonam, the chocolate brand has also helped […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Last evening, my wife and I undertook Dravid Yatra. No, this has nothing to do with The Wall of Indian cricket for years, Rahul Dravid or his eventful journey as a cricketing hero, but a journey of culinary adventure at Radisson Noida. The Sector 55, Noida-based upscale lodging is, at present, hosting a […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha It was during his college days in Boston, USA, that Jeevash Vaid got fascinated by the wide selection of Western food available at grocery stores. “I loved buying food at cost-effective prices since my pocket money did not allow me to eat out regularly,” he says, adding that he dreamed of a day […]Read More
Team L&M A globetrotter by nature, Vidushi Sharma Bahl has an evolved palette of experiences along with a comprehensive culinary knowledge, a strong aesthetic sense and a sharp perspective. The pursuit of her passion led her to enrol at Le Cordon Bleu London for their prestigious Diplôme de Patissiere. She grasped the basic knowledge of savoury […]Read More
Snehal Vadher Every fortnight, Robin embarks on an unconventional bar-hopping trip to McLeod Ganj—not for leisure, but for a purpose rooted in sustainability. By evening, he returns with a jeep full of empty pint bottles, many of which are reused for Peepal Farm’s handcrafted fermented drinks. Customers also contribute by returning bottles for a credit […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Saurabh Tankha “I’ll be out for a few days… Official assignment… You’ll need to take care of the girls and maa… You’ll have to cook too, as you know Lata (our maid-cum-cook) has already taken leave for the week…” — the voice of my wife faded as she walked out of our room […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Picture this: A young man in his mid-20s steps out on a Saturday night with friends, only to find himself waiting in a long queue at the bar. As minutes tick by, a simple yet powerful thought strikes him—why aren’t there ready-to-drink mocktails that you can just open and enjoy instantly? That moment […]Read More
Team L&M Broccoli is widely regarded as a nutrient-rich superfood that offers numerous health benefits. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, this green vegetable plays an important role in boosting immunity, improving skin health and supporting overall well-being. Adding broccoli to your diet can help protect the body from several diseases while also promoting […]Read More