See: "The Goan Cook's Guide."

[Vivek Pinto]

[Sonia Gomes]

Where do I get to see this precious book Vivek?

Regards 

Sonia 

On Wed, 6 May, 2026, 1:17 pm Vivek Pinto, <vivp...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[Jeanne Hromnik]

I have my grandmother's recipe book, in her handwriting, with the old measurements. I think it is precious.

Is there any literary cookery person out there who would be able to use, or even publish, it?

Xx

Jeanne 

[Vivek Pinto]

This (please see below) is what my search revealed, Selma.

"The Goan Cook's Guide" (or Goan Cuznerancho Sangat) is a historical, rare book from 1894, often accessed via archival sources rather than traditional retail."

Best regards,

Vivek

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[Vivek Pinto]

P.S. It is highly unlikely that the publisher, B.X. Furtado, Dhobi Talao, Mumbai (a few minutes, towards Metro cinema, from St. Xavier's college) will hold a copy in its archival inventory, Selma.

However, here (please see below) is relevant information.

	Contact Method
Books Enquiry	022-66225423
Dhobitalao Showroom	022-66225405 / 022-66225406
Email	resp...@furtadosonline.com

Best regards,

Vivek

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[Sonia Gomes]

Thank you Vivek. Live in Goa. Don't go to Mumbai, but thanks 

Sonia 

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[Vivek Pinto]

Please send them an email and if it is urgent (presuming the lines are working), kindly call, Selma.

Best regards,

Vivek

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[R]

Dear all, 

The Furtado's do not have any remaining records from their printing press and in fact did not know the family ran one from which many early Konkani titles were printed. I think there is an individual who possesses a copy and had once posted an image on flickr maybe - other than that, the British Library in London probably has a copy. 

best regards, 

Rochelle

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[Frederick Noronha]

Did the Furtados move from the world of books and printing to that of music?
Also, was the firm sold to the Gomes family, somewhere along the way? FN

[Vivek Pinto]

"Key Milestones in the Takeover

• 1953: BX Furtado & Sons Acquisition
  Originally founded in 1865 by Bernard Xavier Furtado, this branch focused primarily on religious supplies and sporting goods. John Gomes merged his own reputation as a small store owner (Vincent & Co.) with this legacy brand.
• 1959: LM Furtado & Co Acquisition
  Six years later, John acquired LM Furtado & Co, a separate entity that specialized in Western musical instruments. He reportedly won this sale in just 30 minutes because the employees preferred him over other buyers who intended to close certain departments.
• Unification
  John eventually merged both entities under the singular, iconic brand name Furtados. 

Modern Leadership

Following John Gomes's semi-retirement in the late 1980s and his death in 2003, the business passed to his four children: 

• Anthony Gomes
• Christopher Gomes
• Nonabel Gomes
• Joseph Gomes

The family further expanded the legacy by founding the Furtados School of Music in 2011."

Vivek

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[Sonia Gomes]

Thank you Vivek. Not urgent, but I like to see the ads more than the recipes!!

Thank you

Sonia

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[Vivek Pinto]

Sonia, please accept my apologies.

I should have been careful. The error is corrected here (please see below) for the record.

Best regards,

Vivek

On Thu, May 7, 2026 at 1:42 AM Sonia Gomes <rgs...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you Vivek. Not urgent, but I like to see the ads more than the recipes!!

Thank you

Sonia

On Wed, 6 May, 2026, 7:22 pm Vivek Pinto, <vivp...@gmail.com> wrote:

Please send them an email and if it is urgent (presuming the lines are working), kindly call, Sonia.

Best regards,

Vivek

On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM Sonia Gomes <rgs...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you Vivek. Live in Goa. Don't go to Mumbai, but thanks 

Sonia 

On Wed, 6 May, 2026, 2:22 pm Vivek Pinto, <vivp...@gmail.com> wrote:

P.S. It is highly unlikely that the publisher, B.X. Furtado, Dhobi Talao, Mumbai (a few minutes, towards Metro cinema, from St. Xavier's college) will hold a copy in its archival inventory, Sonia.

However, here (please see below) is relevant information.

	Contact Method
Books Enquiry	022-66225423
Dhobitalao Showroom	022-66225405 / 022-66225406
Email	resp...@furtadosonline.com

Best regards,

Vivek

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On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM Vivek Pinto <vivp...@gmail.com> wrote:

This (please see below) is what my search revealed, Sonia.

Best regards,

Vivek

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