Food has been at the centre of it all. From the early days of growing up in a guest house and working in the family supermarket, to building a thriving business centred around food experiences, the story is told through the lens of Punjabi cuisine, intertwined with memories of childhood, the challenges of balancing two cultures, and the drive to create a better future. Beyond the kitchen, it is a compelling mix of food, history, and personal stories. The author explores self-employment, the importance of property, the complexities of arranged marriages, the status of widows, to the extended Asian family.
RRP £32.99 Hothi Publishing
Surinder Hothi
The Business of Recipes is a tribute to the grit and determination of early pioneer immigrant families. In her book, the author, Surinder Hothi, founder of multi-award winning Pure Punjabi, weaves together home-style Punjabi food, the immigrant experience, and the story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and family. More than a collection of delicious family recipes, it is a reflection on the life of a child of immigrants, a testament to hard work, and an exploration of the cultural intersections that shape identity and community.
The business of Recipes
A daughter of Punjabi Sikh Immigrants' Journey through the business of food and entrepreneurship. Through a series of personal stories tied to the food at the heart of the author's family business, the story travels from the villages of Punjab to the seaside of Hampshire, onto Kenya, Belgium, South Africa and Wiltshire, following a path that spans continents and generations. From the moment the author's father set out on a fateful walk from rural India to the UK, the family's journey has been one of sacrifice, survival, and success.
ISBN: 978-1-9192550-1-9
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The business of Recipes
A story cookbook Surinder Hothi
British Asian stories of food, culture, immigration & business conflicting within two different worlds Hothi Publishing