Dr. (Chef) Zubin D’souza brings readers an irresistible blend of humor, history, and gastronomy in his latest release, A Chronicle of Cashews, Curries and Chaos: Tales of Tastes, Travels, and Turmoil in Goa. At its heart, the book is an uproarious account of two chefs who set out to eat their way through Goa, only to find themselves tangled in a whirlwind of eccentric encounters, culinary experiments, and chaotic adventures.
Unlike traditional cookbooks, this work refuses to stay confined to the kitchen. It is as much a travelogue as it is a recipe collection, filled with colorful stories that weave together Goa’s rich history and vibrant food culture. The pages are alive with bruised egos, bizarre incidents, and delightfully quirky personalities that the chefs meet along the way, making each chapter a blend of comic escapades and mouthwatering revelations.
Goa, often celebrated for its calm and charm, becomes the unlikely backdrop for this culinary carnival, proving that tranquility is the perfect stage for chaos when chefs are let loose. Dr. D’souza transforms food writing into an adventure—part historical exploration, part gastronomic celebration, and part laugh-out-loud storytelling.
From meticulously documented recipes that highlight the genius of Goan cuisine to hilarious anecdotes that capture the essence of travel gone sideways, A Chronicle of Cashews, Curries and Chaos is more than a book—it is an experience. It invites readers to taste, to laugh, and to see how food connects people in the most unexpected, and sometimes disastrous, ways.
Playful yet informative, adventurous yet deeply rooted in culinary tradition, this book promises to be a feast for the mind as much as the palate. For lovers of food, travel, and a good story, it is a delightful journey through the tiniest state of India with the biggest heart and the boldest flavors.