ABOUT US — THE FOOD TRAVELLERS

Welcome to The Food Travellers – Indian Regional Recipes & Global Cuisine!

We are a team of food lovers, home cooks, and culinary explorers. We believe that the best way to understand a culture is through its food. From the smoky dhabas of North India to the fragrant temple kitchens of Tamil Nadu — we document it all. We also explore street markets in Southeast Asia and the comfort of home-cooked meals from around the world.

The Food Travellers is our shared journal of flavours, memories, and discoveries. It is written for anyone who finds joy in eating, cooking, and exploring the world’s culinary heritage.

Who We Are

We are a passionate team of food writers and culinary explorers based in India. Together, we cover a wide range of cuisines, food traditions, and cooking stories. Our goal is simple — to make global flavours accessible to every home cook.

MEET OUR EDITOR

Gayatri Iyer | Editor & Food Explorer | Indian Cuisine

Gayatri Iyer is the editor behind The Food Travellers. She is deeply passionate about vegetarian recipes and global cuisines. Over the years, she has discovered traditional dishes from across India and the world. In addition, she regularly experiments with ingredients to create simple, approachable recipes. As a result, her recipes are inspired by real culinary journeys and are easy to recreate at home.

Through this blog, Gayatri not only documents food stories but also celebrates cooking traditions from different cultures. Furthermore, she focuses especially on the rich and diverse landscape of Indian regional cuisine. Because of her love for food heritage, every recipe she shares carries a deeper story. Her philosophy is therefore simple — great food doesn’t need to be complicated. It just needs to carry a story.

You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Our blog is powered by a dedicated team of food specialists. Each contributor brings a unique expertise and perspective to the table.

Global Cravings | International Cuisine

Our international cuisine specialist explores recipes and food cultures from across the globe. Furthermore, she brings authentic flavours from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. As a result, our readers can recreate global dishes right in their home kitchens.

Temple Voyages | Temple Cuisine & Spiritual Food

This contributor is dedicated to the sacred world of temple cuisine. She documents food rituals and recipes tied to temples across India. In addition, she explores the spiritual side of cooking and the stories behind traditional prasadam.

The Roaming Fork | Street Food, Beverages & Dips

This contributor covers global street food and comfort recipes. She also explores refreshing beverages, chutneys, sauces, and dips. Moreover, she brings the sizzle of street-side flavours directly to your kitchen.

WHAT WE COVER

Here is a quick look at the topics you will find on The Food Travellers:

• Indian Regional Recipes — Authentic recipes from every corner of India, from Kerala to Kashmir and Gujarat to Bengal.
• Global Vegetarian Cuisine — Plant-based dishes inspired by culinary traditions from around the world.
• Temple & Spiritual Food — Sacred recipes, prasadam traditions, and the spiritual side of Indian cooking.
• Street Food, Drinks & Dips — Bold Street flavours, refreshing beverages, chutneys, sauces, and dips.

Why We Do This

Food is more than just a meal. It is a memory, a tradition, and a connection to our roots. Therefore, we created The Food Travellers to preserve these stories and share them with the world. We hope our recipes inspire you to explore, cook, and travel — even if only through your kitchen.

“Every dish has a story. Every meal is a journey. We are here to document both.” — The Food Travellers Team