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LOT’S COOKING

Fairfield by Marriott Jodhpur embraced the heart of India’s culinary heritage with a visionary
celebration of women and home chefs

he Fairfield by Marriott Jodhpur hosted an was an emblem of love and dedication.
extraordinary culinary festival, a visionary Hotel Manager Suranjit Sengupta emphasized that this
celebration that honoured the unparalleled unique event was less about the cuisine and more about the
expertise of home chefs — the remarkable indomitable spirit and the emotional journey of the women
women who were the cornerstone of every who prepared it.
TIndian kitchen. “We were not just savouring flavours; we were celebrating
As it embraced the homely love that imbued every meal, it stories — the stories of Squadron Leader Padmaja’s strength,
recognised these chefs not by their stars but by the warmth Pushpinder Kaur’s dedication, Chef Purna Chaudhry’s
and comfort their cooking brought to our hearts. heritage, and Sushma Kanwar’s heart,” stated Sengupta.
This heart-warming festival commenced on International He added: “These home chefs brought with them not just
Women’s Day, symbolically chosen to highlight the immense the recipes passed through generations but the very soul
contribution of women in our lives. It was a month-long of their regions, offering a taste that was incomparable to
tribute to their culinary skills, a narrative where every dish anything else.”