With the pandemic hindering this act, recipes are the next best thing. In fact, it could be an even better thing. The Delhi-based brand strategist explains the importance of recording family recipes as heirlooms, “Every family has dishes passed through generations, like a seasonal speciality or comfort food. They become a part of the family’s identity and should be recorded and inherited like we inherit saris or jewellery.” On a mission to inspire people to record quintessential dishes unique to each family, and as an ode to her mother and grandmother, Taneja brought the idea to life in the form of an heirloom recipe journal called Nivaala, which means morsel in Hindi. Its second edition launched yesterday. The Ultimate Recipe Exchange, an offshoot project, has facilitated 25 postcards making their way across Indian cities. The limited-edition project will continue till postcards last or demand pushes for more.

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Cost: Rs 99 for one postcard