Being in the kitchen, training chefs and working on traditional heirloom recipes is something I love. I had fun collaborating with Chefs at SPI Cinemas to work on ‘Good Old Classics’ food festival. This was aimed to revive old classic recipes that were not documented and standardized and to showcase it to people to give them a reminder of their childhood. Almost like memories that are kindled through food.
Here are some photos from the festival.
That was the thali I had worked on - Vaangi Bhaat, Mavinkai chitrannam (mango rice), Ellorai (sesame rice), Kadamba Saadam, Vendhaya Oothappam, Kanchipuram Idly, Saamai Pidi Kozhakattai, Thavalai Vadai, Peanut Chutney, Peerkangaai Thogayal, Ksheera & Hayagreeva Maddi (for desert)
Thrilled to see my name up there!!
Beautifully placed tent cards with the menu of the day!
The backend - Chef Muthukumar Loganathan Chef. Deepesh Attupurath who worked on this project with me
Thavalai Vadai ready to be fried
Another view of the thali I had curated
Thank you so much guys! I loved working on this project! Now bring me more food 🙂
Here are some press clippings from leading publications in the City:
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The musings of two Chennaiites seeking to discover the world through food and travel. As they open themselves up to adventure, the accompanying puliyogare, travels well and ensures that the idea of home is never lost
2 Comments
Lakshmi Venkatesh
June 27, 2017 at 7:31 amHi Rakesh,
I am Lakshmi from Singapore – a great fan of your show. I must say, supremely well played it is. Do ping me and let me know when you come over to Singapore or intend to do a show here.
Best Wishes
Lakshmi V
Puliyogare Travels
June 29, 2017 at 1:50 pmThank you Lakshmi. I sure will do that. Cheers