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Compilation of Recipes - Volume I

Books by Carmelito Andrade, Kapildatt Arsekar

Food has an extraordinary way of anchoring us, holding the power to compress time and space-bringing us back to a childhood kitchen or carrying us across oceans with a single, fragrant whiff of spice. What makes this collection truly special is that these recipes were trialed and adapted by the 2025-26 Food Production trainees at Government ITI Cacora, Goa. Whether you are an experienced home cook, a student building your culinary repertoire, or a beginner tak

Let’s Colour –Goan Paddy Farming

Books by Carmelito Andrade

Agriculture in Goa is far more than an occupation, it is a cultural legacy shaped by diverse people and unique soil conditions. The natural factors like rainfail and topography of the land dictate the crops cultivated across the region, defining the local food varieties that feed the community. Among these, rice stands as the indisputable staple. However, bringing rice from seed to table demands immense physical labor, deep patience, and an unwavering reliance

Goan Short Stories - Paddy Farming

Books by Carmelito Andrade

For centuries, Goan agriculture was a symphony of manual labor. It was defined by the Khazan lands- ingenious reclaimed ecosystems where the tide was managed by wooden gates and the sweat of the Shetkar (farmer). In these stories, you will meet the ghosts of that era: the men who spoke to their water buffalo as if they were kin, and the women whose songs kept pace with the rhythmic planting of paddy. This was a time of deep intimacy with the earth, where every

Festakar’s Goan Festivals

Books by Carmelito Andrade, Dr. Gwendolyn De Ornelas

For the past 25 years, Festacar Marius Fernandes has organised 105 unique village festivals across Goa. Each festival celebrates something special about our land and our people—our fruits, traditional food, farmers, honey, fishermen, craftsmen, Konkani music, and village traditions. These festivals also encourage love and respect for our environment, reminding us to care for our rivers, fields, trees, animals, and the beautiful land of Goa.

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Let’s Colour – Festakar’s Goan Festivals

Books by Carmelito Andrade

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Goan Recipes - Volume I

Books by Carmelito Andrade, Dr. Gwendolyn De Ornelas

You Are What You Eat: This Goan recipe book is packed with flavorful, energizing dishes that turn simple ingredients into meals you'll crave. Perfect for clean eating, weight loss, or everyday wellness, these recipes are anything but ordinary.

Eat brighter, transform how to feel, change your life, one Goan Recipe at a time.

Healing Wonders of Medicinal Plants in Goa.

Books by Carmelito Andrade, Dr. Suresh Kunkalikar

This book explores the rich biodiversity of Medicinal Plants in Goa and their contribution to natural healing. Our intention is to keep the language simple with a little bit of scientific jargon, so that young students can understand and it is simple to follow.

This is the colored print version of the book(ISBN: 9798899612091) released earlier in the month based on popular demand.