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Story behind Food Shoots

Published

8 years ago

December 21, 2015

One year of a saucy relationship, here’s the truth of what it’s like to keep up with fashionable food and their world of fine taste and appearance.

Joke intended, my editor asked me to be very loyal to one section of the magazine. Brainstorming sessions lead to ravenous reading being substituted with an appetite. Far more sumptuous than the couple, Mr.Fromage and
Mrs. Strawberry, is our one year anniversary with the food shoots. In our menu we have the appetizer questions,“You get to taste it all?” Followed by an entrée, a well pummeled tenderloin question, “How does a food shoot go? That leads to the desserts, like sweet and salted caramel cakes, a very quizzical mystery that food shoots can go up to eight hours. I can definitely tell you, food is the new age models. A vegetable’s portfolio will look like: fresh, crisp, not a pale complexion, varies from pasture green to siren reds, sleek cut and occasionally very rounded. Thus sharing similar tempers with models, shooting and styling has become quite a new experience in lieu of just discovering the chef’s work. It’s now like sitting at the front row of fashion show, only now we now have a table and oh well a taste of something.

A Taste of It

So this is solely to dish out what it takes to make a mean spread. Fact one, judge a restaurant by its ambiance. Our heart skips a beat when we see the gray tiles and the classic wooden floors, and mosaic walls. Once we once paired Wayanad antique jewelry with chaat on a green marble floor. Fact two: Top angles are as crucial as adding ghee to your dosa. What you do not know is that it involves climbing on chairs placed on top of dining tables and a game
of physics to attain the center of gravity. Also, your camera dangles quite gracefully like King Kong on the Empire State Building. Fact 3: Like the earth revolves around the sun, your finger moves around food like billowing incense. Julia Child said, “It’s so beautifully arranged on the plate – you know someone’s fingers have been all over it.” She’s right because food has to get into her groove and poses. From the topple of the herb leaves to the lamb ribs’ inclined positions, we once even got the appam’s lace to flutter. Fact four: Your styling pan are called ‘pan’tones. Just like the chef’s focuses on the taste palette, the stylist takes care of the food’s wardrobe. If the lettuce wants to put her oversized coat, she needs some purple fringes borrowed from violet cabbages and shredded carrots. The chocolate cakes love getting studded with walnuts and gold ribbons. Fact five: Keeping up with their moods. Food can tend to throw a dangerous tantrum, especially when they lose their steam and flop out of exhaustion or worse when they are having a meltdown. The beautiful frosty cupcakes have taught us a good lesson.

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The Cherry on the Cake

The best part of every food shoot, is when you taste it all. Each Chef has a way of surprising you with what they have.Their presentation, finesses in reinventing recipes and that warm feeling that you can always drive to the restaurant and satiate your craving. That’s the beauty of the food section, just like your fashion pages, there will always be something suited to your taste, literally. Because there’s nothing more beautiful than having your belly full with something that you wished for. I would say, that’s a wrap but that has been eaten too.

Words : Atheena Wilson Photographs : FWD MEDIA

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Benefits of Including Crab in your Diet

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4 weeks ago

March 23, 2024

Reshma Vivekanandan

Crab has all the attraction of seafood without the fishy flavor that some people want to avoid. It is delightfully salty with a delicate mineral sweetness. Crabs were reportedly among the foods that coastal societies eaten a hundred years ago. On the menus of the greatest restaurants today, it stands out as the highlight dish. Crab is famous for its distinctive, exquisite flavor as well as for the health benefits it provides.

Omega-3 fatty acids and protein are abundant in crabs. The Food Experts advise two servings of fish and seafood every week, which is not difficult.

Good Protein Source

Crab is a low-fat, nutritious protein source that boosts metabolism and gives you energy. In reality, crab has less saturated fat and about the same amount of protein per 100 grams as other meats.

Strengthens Heart Health

Consuming a lot of crab meat can actually benefit your cardiovascular system. The Omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and protein found in crab are all beneficial sources of lowering cholesterol. Having lower cholesterol lowers your chances of heart attacks and strokes.

Increases Brain Activity

Crabs are healthy for you since they are a high source of selenium, vitamin B2, copper, and other vital vitamins and minerals. Together with omega-3 fatty acids, these nutrients support healthy brain ageing and reduce the risk of dementia. They aid in defending against oxidative stress, inflammation, and other elements that may have an impact on the growth and health of the brain.

Strengthens bones

You may already be aware of the significance of calcium for bone health. However, did you realize that phosphorus plays an equal role? Due to its high phosphorus content, crab flesh can aid in the development of strong, healthy teeth and bones.

Contains selenium

Compared to other meats, crab offers a substantially higher supply of selenium. As an antioxidant, this necessary mineral not only assists in preventing cell damage from free radicals but also strengthens your immune system. Selenium aids in the regulation of your metabolism and is essential for healthy thyroid function.

An aphrodisiac

The aphrodisiac property of crab meat promotes libido and sexual energy. They have high quantities of zinc and substances that increase estrogen and testosterone levels, enhancing sexual desire.

Makes the blood flow faster

Copper is yet another significant mineral present in crab meat. One significant advantage of copper is that it facilitates the body’s absorption of iron, which enhances the creation of red blood cells. After injuries and illnesses, proper circulation aids in the healing process.

Consuming excessive amounts of crab can have certain unfavorable impacts, just like with most other foods. If you eat too much of some of the nutrients in crab, such copper and zinc, you could get sick. Crab, however, is a fairly nutritious item to eat in moderation unless you have a seafood allergy, and adverse effects are uncommon. Before consuming any seafood, always make sure you don’t have any allergies.

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The Taste Of Malayali Kitchen In Sweden

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2 years ago

May 23, 2022

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A Kochi-based malayali is creating a sensation by preparing Kerala Cuisine in the foreign swedish kitchen. Devi Nair, who has been settled in Sweden with her husband for almost 10 years, wanted her daughter to experience the delicacies of the Malyaali culture along with her International palette. The sense of homesickness and nostalgia has a part to play in this venture as well. In recent years, as the pandemic hit she chose to share her cooking extravaganzas on Instagram which led her to become more known to the public. Her recipes featured celebratory treats like the Bengali confection Rosbora, local parotta, and non-vegetarian Kerala foods that are popular on social media because they’re simple to make yet delicious to eat and look at. Devi whips up a storm of authentic Kerala delicacies during Malayali festivals. Tender, plump unniyappam, spongy kozhukkatta, rice dumplings, Vishu ada, and Vishu katta are just a few of the items on her Vishu menu this year. She prepared undaputtu with spicy prawn filling, kilikkoodu with meat and egg white, and ammini kozhukatta, a spicy rice dumpling, for Eid. It is also heard that she is planning to launch her own bakery in Sweden as well.

Words By : Goutham Satheesh

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Some Flavourful Delights to Savour this Festive Season

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2 years ago

April 16, 2022

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Vishu and Easter festivities are around the corner. Along with dressing up and gathering around for some fun family time, you would definitely want to indulge in these simple but festive special treats.

Lilly’s Pattisserie

What if we told you could have Payasam cakes? Yes. You heard that right. The Lilly’s Patisserie, Thrissur is offering Payasam cakes on it its Vishu Special menu as a distinct highlight. Try out their Palada and Pazham Pradhaman cakes which are available in two sizes.They have also got you covered for Easter with a range of Hot Cross Buns from traditional to chocolate and candy berry flavours. You can also spice up your Easter treats with their artisanally crafted Easter Eggs.

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Pandhal Cake Shop

The Pandhal Cake Shop, Kochi is shelling out some amazing Easter Egg Surprises this Holy Season. Their marzipan-based eggs come in varied sizes and colours vibrant enough to cheer the grimmest of the lot. Also, check out their Easter Egg Baskets that are sure to surprise you!

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Lebanese Grill

No Easter is complete without some spicy meat-based main course to savour. This Kottayam-based Arabian restaurant is all about gifting your loved ones with some flavourful rice for the festive season. This Easter they are introducing the Mutton Cask Biriyani. The cask comes along with pappad, pickle and raita. These are only available on a pre-order basis. So, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and order now.