Tag: DoingGoodThroughFood

Compliments of the chef: Thomas Zacharias

On a neon orange background, a faint wave pattern runs down the right side. On top, in a yellow rectangle: Fringe & Geekery Below, the headline: Compliments of the chef Below, a subhead: Lessons on local, sustainable food Next, the session date: 28 July, 2024 Next, in a circular window, a black-and-white portrait of the presenter with their name: Thomas Zacharias And below that, a descriptor: Chef, entrepreneur Below, at centre, the logotype for The Goa Project Sessions, which has the words ‘The Goa Project’ in white text next to a stylised sunset-and-water image, and next to that, the word ‘Sessions’ within a stylised video camera image. In a black strip at the bottom: Once every four weeks on Sundays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. IST, on Zoom.

Thomas, popularly known as ChefTZac, founded The Locavore in 2022, as a platform advocating for local food and sustainability with the ethos of #DoingGoodThroughFood. The Locavore transcends traditional culinary boundaries, promoting sustainable practices, thoughtful consumption, and the celebration of food’s cultural significance. Through projects like the Wild Food Project, Millet Revival Project, and Culinary Arts curation at the Serendipity Arts Festival, The Locavore is revolutionising India’s food ecosystem. Zac’s work positions him as a visionary leader, inspiring a movement towards mindful consumption and environmental stewardship in India’s food culture. His commitment to sustainability and cultural preservation is driving significant change in how India approaches food.