Food is always given utmost importance in any culture and every community has its unique cuisine. A closer observation reveals that the local environment has a strong relation to these food practices. While there is science involved in knowing the right measure of ingredients and when to add to what - like in a chemistry lab; there is creativity and craft involved in using things the nature/environment has to offer and making food look appealing on that banana leaf.
Buda folklore looks to revive the dying culinary art of this region which is slowly fading out with the advent of kitchen gadgets,instant ready mixes and the fast-food culture. Through this workshop we look to give participants an overview of the diversity of local preparations, rediscover age old recipes and the lost art of local traditional cooking from the kitchens of Uttara Kannada. We believe that understanding the food culture would serve as a good means to understand the local history and folk culture.
This culinary journey is across 3 days. The day would be spent with visits to local markets, a leisurely afternoon tour around the village that will give participants an insight into cooking practices (tools, skills and techniques) in these homes and a hands-on experience in cooking some of these unusual local recipes.
At the end of the workshop, we would like to put together a photo journal & CD. The workshop will therefore also involve documenting these recipes, skills & techniques with respect to the cooking methodology, the associated local wisdom, history & folk culture and the nutritive value of these foods.
If you'd like to experience this culinary journey, join us between the 21st and the 23rd @ the Buda Folklore Research Centre, Honnavar.
