Home Is Where the Honey Is
Last Forest supports traditional livelihoods like honey hunting and millet farming among the indigenous peoples of the Nilgiris, home to one of the last shola forests in the region.
Stories
An Excerpt From Sumitra and Anees: Tales and Recipes From A Khichdi Family
When a Hindu from Karnataka and a Muslim from Uttar Pradesh choose to spend their lives together, what do they cook at home? Journalist Seema Chishti’s book is an ode to her parents’ long partnership, the mish-mash of No…
Goa’s Plant Man Got A Head Start in Farming
The face of the Konkan Fruit Fest, Miguel de Braganza is not only passionate about organic farming, but also committed to nurturing young talent for a food-secure future.
The Trio That’s Digitising India’s Culinary History
Creating an online archive of recipes, the Indian Community Cookbook Project attempts to preserve India’s diverse culinary heritage. They talk to The Locavore about the oldest book in their archives, accessibility, and t…
‘To us, an activist approach is a people-centric approach’
A team of artists, writers, and researchers collaborate to create a graphic series that demystifies the laws and policies around food, and the food systems that we are part of.
Sourcing Salt of the Valleys and Other Pahadi Produce
Led by co-founders who belong to the mountainous region of Uttarakhand, Valley Culture works to preserve traditional food practices and uphold livelihoods in the region.
An Excerpt from Bene Appetit: The Cuisine of Indian Jews
In Bene Appetit, Esther David, a Bene Israel Jew herself, records traditions and closely guarded recipes from Jewish communities from across India. In this excerpt, she travels to Andhra Pradesh to learn about the cuisin…
‘Nothing ever grows in Vagamon’
At Little Flower Farms, a lush biodiverse site in Kerala, they serve guests fresh produce from their garden. They speak to The Locavore of windy Vagamon, the flavours in their kitchen, and the land they nurture.
‘To me, the kitchen inspires conversations and confidence’
Eking out an income since she turned 90 has given Harbhajan Kaur, the entrepreneur of Harbhajan's,Bachpan Yaad Aajaye, joy and satisfaction.