SWEET DISHES FROM GOA (गॊंयचीं गॊडशीं -सौ अनिता अजित नाडकर्णी)

Ishatann,meaning friendly food is a collection of traditional Saraswat and other recipes that are immensely popular in Goa, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian

Francisco’s cocktails have been a labour of love that has matured after years of experience in the art of mixing drinks. From homely parties to weddings to five star extravagance.

All tried and tased with the extreme caution of a nuclear scientist. The end result has been a connoisseur’s delight.

Senhor capitaum, san pedro, goemkar’s delight, hyginix, irmaum’s delight, el pastora.These are just a few of exotic concoctions executed with finesse by Francisco Gracias, and there are 64 in all in his sleek-looking pocket book, to send your spirits soaring.

All you have to do is get down to organising a party and convert it into a celebration and make it an affair to remember a la Francisco’s Goan Fenny Cocktails.

This illustrated glossary explains food terms and names in goan cuisine it provides us with their origin, cultural and religious influences traditions and food practices deals with Goan food etiquette, kitchen armoury and gives names in English of spices and fish consumed in Goa.