From any kitchen in India

Bring a parent’s recipe.

The first three tins are from Kodagu because that is where we began. The house is for the whole country — a woman in Manipur, a grandmother in Madurai, a chilli still dried on a Kerala roof. If we take the kitchen on, we pay a royalty and we print her name.

How it works

Send the cook’s name, the place, and how the house actually makes it. We read every letter. We do not take all of them. A tin has to be something we can pack, ship, and stand behind.

If we say yes, there is a written royalty — a share of every tin sold under that name — and the story goes on the card. We do not buy the recipe outright and hide the cook.

You must have the cook’s word, or be the cook. Do not send a neighbour’s secret without asking.

Already in the pantry: Akkavva of Chettalli, Subbi of Kutta, Poovamma of Madikeri. Meet them.

Your name

EmailPhone (optional)

Who is the cook to you?The cook’s name

Village or townState

What the house calls itWhat it isThe storyHow it is madeI am the cook, or the cook knows I am sending this.I understand you choose a few kitchens a year. If you take this on, you will offer a written royalty and print the cook’s name.