Dear Dr. Rao, I am interested in the history, influence and origins of Goan Food. I understand that Ms.Maria de Lourdes Bravo da Costa Rodrigues is the expert on this. Is there a way I can contact Ms. Rodriques by email?
Let me introduce myself, I am Blanche Dias, I live in Sydney Australia, my husband Cesar Dias also a Goan originates from Margao, (Casa Filu's) Goa. We have lived outside of India for the past 30 years, (Kuwait, USA, Canada and now Australia) however pride and love for our roots has moved us to start "Casa De Goa" in Sydney, Australia and share our heritage with others. Casa De Goa is a registered company that blends and bottles Goan Spice Pastes that are a concentrate and are traditional recipes handed down over the years. We have now started a Goan Restaurant in Australia called "Casa De Goa" the idea is to bring old home recipes to other Goans who miss home and also to put "Goan Cuisine" on the shelves next to other international products. Recently Mr.Alloy Longuinhos from the Longuinhos hotel in Goa visited Australia and was surprised to find Goan Fish Paste in Australia that was superior to products sold in Goa. I am planning to do a "Fusion" recipe book using Goan spice paste and would appreciate any assistance on the origins of Xec-Xec and Xacuti. I have researched various sites on the origination of recipes and their entry into the world of "Goan Cuisine". Thank you for your time and attention, Blanche Dias [EMAIL PROTECTED]
