India, March 7 -- I was recently invited to Kaveri Ponnapa's book launch that I had been looking forward to.

Many in Mysuru may not recognise her name, but anyone who has even a passing interest in Coorg or the culture of small, distinct communities of this land would certainly know her remarkable work, 'The Vanishing Kodavas.'

Just like her previous book, which was rich with history, culture and stunning imagery, her latest work, 'Coorg: The Cookbook - Recipes and Stories from a Golden Land,' is both beautiful to look at and deeply satisfying to read.

This book nourishes not just the appetite but jogs the memory, too.

'Coorg: The Cookbook' has been in the making since 2012 and the patience shows. It is thoughtfully structured into se...