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IHM Hyderabad Launches Books Exploring Food and Culinary Culture

IHM Hyderabad held an event to launch two new books.

The books were written by two teachers at the institute.

One book explains phrases and sayings connected to food and drinks.

The other uses quizzes to teach readers about India’s many food traditions.

It covers regional dishes, ingredients and cooking practices.

A. Vani Prasad officially launched the books.

Government officials and hospitality industry representatives attended.

The books show that hospitality teachers can share knowledge through writing as well as classroom teaching.

Key facts

Books launched: The Language Buffet: A Feast of Food and Drink Idioms and Phrases; A Kaleidoscope of Indian Palates: The Ultimate Culinary Quiz Digest
Authors: Sanjay Thakur and Puneet Razdan, faculty members of IHM Hyderabad
Launch official: A. Vani Prasad, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture Department, Government of Telangana
Venue: IHM Hyderabad’s DD Colony campus
The Language Buffet: Explores food- and drink-related idioms and phrases and their links to language, culture and gastronomy
A Kaleidoscope of Indian Palates: Covers regional cuisines, traditional ingredients, culinary practices and lesser-known aspects of India’s food heritage
Audience: Hospitality students, professionals and readers interested in food, language and culinary culture

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