The Mustard Table
by Paushali Lass
Culinary Events to Deepen Cultural Understanding
Food Diplomacy
At The Mustard Table Culinary Events, I use food as a bridge between cultures, creating experiences that foster understanding and connection across borders. Drawing on my book Tasting Faith, which preserves the culinary heritage of Indian Jews, my events explore the rich tapestry of Jewish food traditions while highlighting the shared values and flavors that unite communities. By bringing together people from India, Germany, Israel, and beyond, I create spaces where cultural exchange, dialogue, and mutual respect happen naturally around the table. These culinary journeys are more than meals—they are an opportunity to celebrate heritage, showcase Israel’s vibrant food culture, and use the universal language of food to strengthen ties between nations and communities.
CULINARY EVENTS
CONTACT ME TO ORGANISE YOUR OWN WORKSHOP OR COMPANY EVENT
CULINARY CULTURE WORKSHOPS
CULINARY HISTORY TALKS
SUPPER TALKS
COMMUNICATING CULTURE THROUGH FOOD
Welcome to our new initiative Food & Culture on “Communicating Culture through Food”.
We believe food is a powerful way of communicating one’s culture and helps in breaking barriers between people of different nations.
Food goes beyond satisfying hunger cravings and nourishing one’s body. It tells us stories and defines culture and traditions. When we look at Indian cuisine, for example, the way we cook and share dishes of our home country of The Mustard Table, we try to communicate the incredible diversity of the country, India. We try to share information about our culture and the people….and in doing so, not only does food act as a resource of cultural knowledge about the nation India, but also gives non-Indians a chance to savour regional delicacies!
Food is a form of communication because of its direct linkage to culture, traditions, religion and rituals. Come and discover many different countries, their cultures and their people through our new series on “Communicating Culture through Food”.
Restaurant Reviews and City Eats
I write about good food, special restaurants and share stories of chefs who have a unique concept.
Together with the American International Women's Club of Düsseldorf, I organise a Culinary Series called 'City Eats' with expat women from in and around Düsseldorf area of Germany.
Read my review of 5 sustainable restaurants in Düsseldorf and surrounding areas here
Read my review of 5 sustainable restaurants and farms worth visiting in Düsseldorf here
Check out what I wrote about 6 inspiring culinary ladies in Düsseldorf here
Read the report of my presentation on Indian Food Culture at Michelin Star Restaurant Nobelhart und Schmutzig in Berlin.
