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Each dynasty, whether native Chinese or from the surrounds, added to the fascinating imperial cuisine; wolf’s and swan’s meat by the Mongol Yuan Dynasty! The Court of Persia, which took refuge when fleeing from the Arab Aggression also had a lasting influence on the kitchens of the Imperial Court. ‘Shaobing’, a baked, flat bread, hot pots and grilled and sliced meats would be a good example. Beijing is the cuisine from North of China with its variant served throughout the Northern region. The geographical location and its extreme climate ---too hot, too dry, too cold --- and surrounding hills made it incumbent on the cuisine to exclude, until very recently, fresh foods like fruits, fish and vegetables. Art of Pickling and Preserving foods developed.

The next 10 days, (from 25th April to  4th May 2019) the ITC Grand will serve Shanghai Cuisine prepared by its Specialty Chef Jia, at its Far East Restaurant, the Shanghai Club Express.Today, Shanghai cuisine is known for accentuating the original flavours of the high quality raw components and condiments which come together to bring about a light, mellow and slightly sweet taste unique to the cuisine. Sweet and sour is typical of Shanghai. Harmonious colours, complimentary shapes, emphasizing presentation is a must in Shanghai Cuisine. It uses more rice than wheat products like noodles.

‘Now’ a new Naturals Ice cream Parlour at Juhu Scheme, Mumbai opened by Mr R S Kamath to celebrate 35 years of Naturas Ice Cream; the brainchild of the siblings Jalpuri – Natasha and ------------

Cantonese cuisine, originally known in China as Guangdong Cuisine, is often referred to as Yue cuisine. This is the cuisine of China's Guangdong Province, and more specially adheres to its Capital, Guangzhou. Cantonese is a Cuisine with a mild taste, the Cantonese enjoy the natural flavors of fresh sea fish and Sauces, including hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, plum sauce, sweet and sour sauce, and soy sauce. the flavours are well balanced and not greasy. To leave intact the flavours of the primary ingredients, which are at the peak of their freshness and quality, very little few and very little spices are used. The spice does not engulf the natural flavor of the main ingredients Authentic Cantonese food  will be served for the next 10 days at The Shanghai Club Express, ITC Grand Central Lower Parel, from March 27th to April 7th, 2018.  To avail of the Cantonese Cuisine served, the diner has a choice of two special menus executed by Master Chef Jia from China --- a chef acclaimed in various parts of the world for his prowess at the varied Chinese Cuisine.

The Rise of Bombay: Contribution of Parsis to the World Heritage Site  ————- By Conservation Architect Sanaeya Vandrewala.   In light of the latest inscription of the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco ensemble of Mumbai into the UNESCO World Heritage List and in-keeping with the theme of the previous articles …

THE BOMBAY SAPPERS. Bombay Sappers and Miners Motto: Sarvashtra  Bombay Sappers and Miners Colours: blue and Maroon The Bombay Sappers and Miners built the Elphinstone Road Station Bridge in three months and all Mumbai is agog. We as a people would not be surprised at the speed and quality of …

Aparna Pande’s new book, launched last week at a function at the  Observer Research Foundation on August 5, ,traces the evolution of  India’s Foreign Policy all the way ‘From Chanakya to Modi’ today. It is a book that Aparna has dreamt of writing for a long, long time and a book that we as individual citizens of India have wanted to read for an equally long time: factual, intelligent, and objective elucidation of India’s position on the globe and in the Global Political World; the events, circumstances and people that caused this position and policy—India’s Foreign Policy.