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Goynabori of Midnapore: Bengal’s Edible Jewelery We Must Preserve

Some foods are eaten quickly. Some foods are remembered for a few days. And then there are foods like Goynabori—which…

6 months ago

Mahaprasad at Tarapith

There are temples, and then there’s Tarapith. A place where the line between devotion and dread is thinner than the…

10 months ago

Non-Veg Bhog at Kalighat: Myth, Faith & Rituals

When you think of temple prasad, what comes to mind? Sweets? Khichuri? Some delicious vegetarian treats? Well, let me introduce…

1 year ago

Sweets of Bengal: nokshi Pithe

Bengal, a land rich in culture and tradition, is not only known for its vibrant festivals and literature but also…

2 years ago

Best food in Serampore

Serampore is a former Danish settlement on the banks of the river Ganges, in Hoogly. And during 14th and 15th…

4 years ago

Local food in Sundarban

Sundarban has always been one of the most unexplored and underrated food destinations in Bengal. In fact, the reality is,…

4 years ago

Kheermohan from Somrabazar, Hoogly

Kheermohan is a strange sweet. Now I understand, this is a slightly awkward adjective. But when I say that this…

5 years ago

Dhakai Parota- or north Kolkata nostalgia

I strongly believe, heritage does not only mean a few bricks and mortar buildings. It's something, that can be felt,…

5 years ago

Best food in Shantiniketan- Part 2

Shantiniketan can be called the average (or non-average) of Bengali’s intellectual capital. It’s just 4.5 hour’s drive from Kolkata and…

5 years ago

Janai-er manohara and a confused identity

"Hmmm, good that you're working on your sweets of Bengal... like it !!!" She spoke to me or was it…

6 years ago

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