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Food Nerd Festival is a celebration of all things food created by Goya & Edible Issues in collaboration with Two Tigers & Co.! So this festival is for anyone who’s obsessed with food! Whether you're a chef, foodie, flavour geek, or love to nerd out over the latest culinary trends and techniques, the Food Nerd Festival is your jam.

With 4 workshops centred around the basic cooking elements, these immersives will leave you with an elevated culinary game.

Salt by Chef Gautam & Bala (@gonzogarbanzo & @saltycuredpigs) (11-12:30)

  • Guided Overview & History Of Preservation Techniques
  • Exploring Techniques Of Pickling & Preserving In India & Around The World
  • Understanding Curing Salts & The Science Behind Them
  • Expert Tips On Mastering Salt, Time, & Fermentation
  • Live Demonstration Of A Traditional Pickling Technique
  • Live Demonstration Of A Meat Curing Technique
  • Recipes For Pickling & Curing Bacon At Home


Fat by Heena Punwani (@tiffintales, founder of Maska Bakery) (1:00-2:30)

  • Cracking The Code Of Baking Theory: The Science Behind It
  • The History Of Fats In Cooking
  • Understanding Different Fats In Indian Baking
  • Cookie Tasting Session Showcasing Different Fats
  • Oil Vs. Ghee: Flavor Showdown
  • Live Fat-Washing Cocktail Demo


Acid by Payal Shah (@kobofermentery) (3:00-4:30)

  • Exploring Indian Vinegars & Its Usage In Indian Cooking & History
  • Live Demonstration Of Vinegar Making.
  • Breakdown Of The Science Behind The Technique
  • A Vinegar-Tasting Experience of 5 vinegars.
  • Hands-On Shrub-Based Drink Making


Heat by Chef Gresham Fernandes (@greshamfernandes) (5:00-6:30)

  • Discover the Secrets of Heat Sources
  • Uncover the chemistry behind how heat works
  • Learn the wonders of wood-fired cooking
  • Pro techniques for smoking food
  • Using heat to create different textures: dry jerky vs fish roast.


Disclaimer: Programming is subject to change, please watch out for an official email a few days before the actual workshop.

What's included
  • Live Demonstrations
  • Tastings
  • Expert Tips
  • Recipe Cards
  • Workshop Notes
What's not
  • Meals and refreshments
Where it is
Address : 105, Kengal Hanumanthaiah Rd, opp. Corporation Bank, Raja Ram Mohanroy Extension, Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027, India
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