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This is truly one of the easiest and fastest snacks to put together. Can also be eaten as a meal on a lazy weeknight.
Source- Arayes recipe
Followed the above recipe but added a few tweaks and made it.
*/ The above recipe is shared by Dilnaz Kain, my cousin who stays in USA. /*
Koli Food Fest
Relish authentic Koli delicacies of Lobster Curry, Bharwa Pomfret, Tawa Fried Surmai, Prawns Masala, and Surmai Curry served with Sol Kadhi, Bhakri, and Steam Rice.
Enjoy these delicious dishes with the Koli Fisher Women who will be curating these dishes using old-age traditional masala with secret ingredients. Those of you who love the original and authentic taste of seafood can join in for Koli’s special dinner at The Resort Mumbai.
Where:
When: 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March 2020
Time: 7:30 to 10:30 pm
There is a growing trend of exploring a city of religion’s culture and history through its food. Visiting food festivals is an amazing way to enjoy the local cuisine, meet regional farmers, and get to mingle with food lovers from across the world.
Following are a few-
Dubai Food Festival, Feb 26-Mar 14: The Emirates plays host to various food zones during the culinary celebration. You have the option to enjoy one of the many home-grown concepts at the beach canteen zone; opt for a curated experience such as a masterclass with a top chef; themed tours; tasting menu at a fixed price at one of the top restaurants or explore one of the hidden culinary hubs in the city. A must-try though are special coffee treats prepared for the fest, such as pistachio, saffron, and charcoal latte.
Qatar International Food Festival, Mar 20-30: Cooking masterclass by top chefs from around the world, live demo by some of the top culinary stars, and a venue dotted with stalls serving seafood, steaks, Asian delicacies Italian specials, a children’s zone lined with stalls dishing out quick bites and a special area dedicated to salads, soups, veg delights, desserts, and artisanal coffee.
Wildfoods Festival, Hokitika, New Zealand, Mar 7 – Beetles, electric eels, and snails adorn the trays at this fest. If you wish to play safe, there is wild pork and venison too that you could pair with local beers and wines. There are ample entertainment options to keep you grooving through the day- a special fancy dress competition where the wilder you dress, the better your chances of winning.
Alresford Watercress Festival, Hampshire, England, May 17– Alresford is a small town in Hampshire that comes alive on the third Sunday of May every year. And the reason for the celebration is the local watercress harvest! Thousands throng the area to enjoy multiple watercress-inspired preparations, sample the best of local food and beverage options, take part in watercress eating competitions, or enjoy music performances. If you love salads, this is the place to be as some of the top local chefs await you with their own rendition of watercress salad.
Noosa Eat & Drink, Queensland, Australia, May 14-17: From a humble beginning to becoming one of the most sought-after food festivals in the southern hemisphere, Noosa Eat and Drink is every food lover’s delight. Beachfront brunches, food tours with celebrity chefs, curated dinners, farm food, brewery trails, spirits master class, and heady beach parties- a visit here promises to be four memorable mouth-watering days.
More upcoming fests
PS- Dates may vary. Kindly confirm the dates before booking your tickets.
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Join in the tradition of making flavoursome varieties of Pancakes like Red Velvet, Classic Velvet, Chocolate Velvet and Japanese Velvet Pancakes to mark the occasion of Shrove Tuesday, which is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Learn how to make the perfect thin, flat pancakes, made of batter and fried in a frying pan topped with Golden syrup or lemon juice and caster sugar.
Lent is 40 days traditional fasting period for Christian till Easter and on Shrove Tuesday, Christians went to confession and were “shriven” (absolved from their sins). A bell would be rung to call people to confession. This came to be called the “Pancake Bell” and is still rung today.
Shrove Tuesday, which falls on February 25th this year will be the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before embarking on the Lenten fast and pancakes are the perfect way of using up these ingredients.
What: ‘Pancake Making Workshop’
When: Saturday, 22nd February
Time: 3 to 4 pm
