#Magazine | Preserving and protecting the body was a constant challenge but, at the same time, crucial to the success of the colonial project. scroll.in/magazine/10477… One way the colonists tried to deal with this challenge was through food and drinks. By: Priyadarshini Chatterjee

#Replug | In some Bengali homes, women sing songs on special occasions while preparing a confection called ananda nadu with rice flour, sesame and jaggery. scroll.in/magazine/10586… Priyadarshini Chatterjee ✍️about the reference of food in #bengali folk songs.

Somehow the artist in me surfaces just when I should totally absolutely completely immerse myself in work. Tried my hands at Banglar patachitra….

An attempt at Kalighat Patachitra…

Another Bengal patachitra inspired work …in the spirit of the season.

Hello everyone. Please help me connect with Tibetan residents of Majnu Ka Tilla, for for food related research.

Generations have grown up on Milkmaid-laced tea and coffee or bread piled with its gooey goodness. Even Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest proponent of Swadeshi, was not immune to the charms of the colonial import. scroll.in/a/1027983 By Priyadarshini Chatterjee

Dabbling in some arte de Mexico

Replug | During the rains, rituals and festivals celebrate the season’s natural bounty and showcase the robust flavours and healing powers of a panoply of wild foods such as roots, fruits, weeds and leaves. scroll.in/magazine/10301… By Priyadarshini Chatterjee

Chefs and mixologists are taking inspiration from Bengal's diverse food culture, and combining it with global ideas to bring fresh energy into the dining out scene, writes Priyadarshini Chatterjee livemint.com/mint-lounge/fo…

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