A event on Thursday 3rd October. The event starts at 19:30.
Gloucester Road Books present a mouth-watering cookery event with acclaimed chef, food writer and broadcaster, Romy Gill, who will be introducing her latest title, Romy Gill’s India: Recipes from Home, in conversation with Nikesh Shukla. Romy will also be bringing along samples of recipes from the book to share!
In the book, Romy goes to the heart of India’s vibrant culinary heritage on a charming journey through her ancestral kitchens in the Bengal and Punjab region, where she discovered the true essence of home-cooked Indian cuisine.
She shares over 70 of her beloved family recipes, each a testament to the flavours that define her childhood. From the iconic Butter Chicken, a beloved staple in every Indian home, to the delicious simplicity of her Masala Omelette, Romy invites you to savour the authentic tastes of India without the fuss. As well as recipes, Romy imparts her culinary wisdom and invaluable tips to help you craft curries with confidence in your own kitchen. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, every dish is designed with the home cook in mind, ensuring that your journey into Indian cuisine is as delightful as it is delicious.
With a diverse range of recipes, including vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian options, Romy’s warm and engaging narrative will guide you through the intricacies of Indian cuisine, allowing you to create mouth-watering meals that evoke the comforting flavours of home.
Reviews:
‘In addition to her lush design choices and gorgeous photographs, I am eternally grateful to Romy Gill for consistently fulfilling a crucial need: Recipes that impress my own Indian mother.’
Priyanka Mattoo
‘Romy Gill conjures magic on the plate yet again. A deliciously versatile book that transports me back to my own mother’s kitchen. Easy to follow, written with verve humour and warmth and always a surprise. Another masterclass…’
Nikesh Shukla
‘There’s a freshness and openness about Romy Gill’s books… and this love letter to India is more fresh air… an enticing mix of recipes and stories.’
Sheila Dillon
‘Romy’s Punjabi and Bengali roots come together in this book to create her most vivid, unique and delicious version of home.’
Minnie Driver
Romy Gill MBE is an acclaimed Indian chef, food and travel writer, and broadcaster based in the south-west of England. With a passion for culinary excellence, she first gained recognition as the owner and head chef at Romy’s Kitchen in Thornbury. She has made numerous TV and radio appearances, as a regular on BBC1’s Ready Steady Cook and a host of other shows including James Martin’s Saturday Morning, Countryfile, Celebrity MasterChef, The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food, Celebrity Pointless, The One Show, Woman’s Hour and Today. Her cookery writing has been featured in many publications including BBC Food, the Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, and the New York Times. She has spoken and given cookery demonstrations at events and conferences across the world.
She is the author of the cookery books, Zaika – Vegan Recipes from India and the award-winning title, On The Himalayan Trail: Recipes and Stories from Kashmir to Ladakh.
Nikesh Shukla is an award-winning novelist and screenwriter. He is the author of three novels for adults, three YA novels, a middle-grade children’s novel, and two non-fiction titles – several of which have been nominated for prizes. He is also the editor of the bestselling and highly influential essay collection, The Good Immigrant, and co-editor of The Good Immigrant USA. He has written the 2023 Spider-Man India miniseries ‘Seva’ for Marvel, as well as numerous television projects. He won multiple awards for writing the short film, Two Dosas, and has worked in multiple writer’s rooms including on projects for Apple TV, Amazon Prime, HBO and Sky.
He is the co-founder of The Good Literary Agency and was one of TIME Magazine’s cultural leaders, Foreign Policy magazine’s 100 Global Thinkers and The Bookseller‘s 100 most influential people in publishing in 2016 and in 2017.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
In the book, Romy goes to the heart of India’s vibrant culinary heritage on a charming journey through her ancestral kitchens in the Bengal and Punjab region, where she discovered the true essence of home-cooked Indian cuisine.
She shares over 70 of her beloved family recipes, each a testament to the flavours that define her childhood. From the iconic Butter Chicken, a beloved staple in every Indian home, to the delicious simplicity of her Masala Omelette, Romy invites you to savour the authentic tastes of India without the fuss. As well as recipes, Romy imparts her culinary wisdom and invaluable tips to help you craft curries with confidence in your own kitchen. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, every dish is designed with the home cook in mind, ensuring that your journey into Indian cuisine is as delightful as it is delicious.
With a diverse range of recipes, including vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian options, Romy’s warm and engaging narrative will guide you through the intricacies of Indian cuisine, allowing you to create mouth-watering meals that evoke the comforting flavours of home.
Reviews:
‘In addition to her lush design choices and gorgeous photographs, I am eternally grateful to Romy Gill for consistently fulfilling a crucial need: Recipes that impress my own Indian mother.’
Priyanka Mattoo
‘Romy Gill conjures magic on the plate yet again. A deliciously versatile book that transports me back to my own mother’s kitchen. Easy to follow, written with verve humour and warmth and always a surprise. Another masterclass…’
Nikesh Shukla
‘There’s a freshness and openness about Romy Gill’s books… and this love letter to India is more fresh air… an enticing mix of recipes and stories.’
Sheila Dillon
‘Romy’s Punjabi and Bengali roots come together in this book to create her most vivid, unique and delicious version of home.’
Minnie Driver
Romy Gill MBE is an acclaimed Indian chef, food and travel writer, and broadcaster based in the south-west of England. With a passion for culinary excellence, she first gained recognition as the owner and head chef at Romy’s Kitchen in Thornbury. She has made numerous TV and radio appearances, as a regular on BBC1’s Ready Steady Cook and a host of other shows including James Martin’s Saturday Morning, Countryfile, Celebrity MasterChef, The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food, Celebrity Pointless, The One Show, Woman’s Hour and Today. Her cookery writing has been featured in many publications including BBC Food, the Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, and the New York Times. She has spoken and given cookery demonstrations at events and conferences across the world.
She is the author of the cookery books, Zaika – Vegan Recipes from India and the award-winning title, On The Himalayan Trail: Recipes and Stories from Kashmir to Ladakh.
Nikesh Shukla is an award-winning novelist and screenwriter. He is the author of three novels for adults, three YA novels, a middle-grade children’s novel, and two non-fiction titles – several of which have been nominated for prizes. He is also the editor of the bestselling and highly influential essay collection, The Good Immigrant, and co-editor of The Good Immigrant USA. He has written the 2023 Spider-Man India miniseries ‘Seva’ for Marvel, as well as numerous television projects. He won multiple awards for writing the short film, Two Dosas, and has worked in multiple writer’s rooms including on projects for Apple TV, Amazon Prime, HBO and Sky.
He is the co-founder of The Good Literary Agency and was one of TIME Magazine’s cultural leaders, Foreign Policy magazine’s 100 Global Thinkers and The Bookseller‘s 100 most influential people in publishing in 2016 and in 2017.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions