Deepa Shridhar

Sicc Palette

Arts EN ↓ 126 episodes

Unhinged recipes, thoughts through a newsletter, podcast, and video content from a South Indian Texan immigrant who happens to be the saddest version of a triple threat: chef, writer and podcaster siccpalette.substack.com

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Deepa Shridhar

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Arts

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siccpalette.substack.com

Latest episode

Dec 29, 2025

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Episodes

Detroiters is the perfect local food show 30.10.2024

Reference articles: https://themanitoban.com/2024/09/gen-zs-new-nightlife-staying-in-is-the-new-going-out/47708/ https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-bars-are-adapting-to-gen-z-the-homebody-generation https://www.netflix.com/title/80165019 -Speaking of one of a kind experiences, Thali Omakase was featured in The New York Times along with some great South Asian businesses: https://www.nytimes.com/2...

Remember; it’s the restaurant that gets the star, not the Mushroom Hybrid Robot Chef 21.10.2024

References: https://www.the-independent.com/tech/robot-mushroom-biohybrid-robotics-cornell-b2606970.html s https://www.tacobell.com/tbx Coming up: * A red sauce enhancer, your winter soup/sauce secret weapon, honed and perfected for Thali Omakase, recipe and newsletter up soon : Pondicherry Bouillabaisse * The first video podcast bringing back the wine review vibes mixed with my other passion that...

The curious case of “link in bio” shaders 01.09.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit siccpalette.substack.com (Photo taken by Nitya Jain) We are halfway sold out for September dates! Use code for a very good discount: BANANALEAF Buy tickets here: https://thali-omakase.square.site/ References: * https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/dining/costco.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare *

In a small Swedish village… 18.08.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit siccpalette.substack.com A collection of how many times I’ve mentioned Magnus ,(and my grandmother), in the press, plus an excerpt of newsletter I wrote pre-substack days: Reference article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/06/dining/pete-wells-how-restaurants-have-changed.html?unlocked_article_code=1.BU4.tM7i.ouz-PI1m6k-l&smid=url-share...

The August of it all 07.08.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit siccpalette.substack.com Reference articles: Olympics Fine dining to fast casual Curated bar experiences

If you love it, if you hate it 30.07.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit siccpalette.substack.com This week on Sicc Palette: * Burnt Jaggery- it’s a concept, it’s your secret weapon and it’s a newsletter with video and recipes Burnt Jaggery Pecan Pie made for Art Dinner this summer, along with Burnt Jaggery Gelato Summer pop up SZN is coming to an end, with grand finale Rasam & Cheese Volume 2, preorder your...

It’s three to four things now 04.07.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit siccpalette.substack.com July/August Pop Ups: Rasam & Cheese: Vol. 2 is here featuring THE Rasam & Cheese Grazing Board; pre-order here: https://rasamcheese.square.site/ Sign up for the almost sold out Art Dinner with Future Front and pre-order Biryani, Baby here! https://futurefronttexas.org/events/2024/7/11/artdinner https://linktr.ee...

Your favorite food podcast is almost weekly 24.06.2024

Reference links: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCprsM0BSmDxHiQI04nXrf2JrgqAnJ7Jo&si=e2wl9krI75YTa6Ou https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/16/24179679/mcdonalds-ending-ai-chatbot-drive-thru-ordering-test-ibm Sicc Palette Exclusive! The latest Rasam & Cheese event, (volume 2), is available for preorders. Sign up for The Rasam & Cheese Grazing Board , available August 1st at Hotel San José: https://r...

The truth will keep you evergreen 09.06.2024

Reference links: https://austin.eater.com/2024/6/5/24172123/foxtrot-austin-reopening-market-stores https://www.delish.com/food-news/a61042110/what-happened-to-chipotle-portions-drama/ Subscribe to Alex and my brand new YouTube channel featuring Rasam & Cheese! Early bird sign up for Art Dinner with Future Front here! https://futurefronttexas.org/events/2024/7/11/artdinner To support this ongoing e...

The sinisterification of Branding 26.05.2024

Reference articles: https://www.eater.com/24151314/restaurant-groups-secret-chains-small-business https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/dining/instagram-cookware.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/21/nestle-vital-pursuit-meals-weight-management/73792625007/ A little cast iron love; throwback post: https://siccpalette.substack.co...

We’re attempting an origin story 10.05.2024

Follow Alex Palomo on IG: FromageForYou Sign up for tickets (5/18/24) for Rasam & Cheese Volume 1: HERE! Read all about Rasam & Cheese here featured in The Local Palate This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siccpalette.substack.com/subscribe

It’s only almost all doom 27.04.2024

Reference articles: https://www.foodandwine.com/foxtrot-market-doms-kitchen-chapter-7-bankruptcy-8637964 https://airmail.news/issues/2024-4-6/the-big-cheese Buy tickets to Rasam & Cheese here: https://rasamcheese.square.site/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siccpalette.substack.com/subscribe

Food content has a clapter problem 16.04.2024

Buy tickets for Rasam & Cheese Vol. 1 here. Reference links: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siccpalette.substack.com/subscribe

Chef-beloved microwave enthusiasts: 09.04.2024

Reference articles/posts: https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/04/08/david-chang-momofuku-chile-chili-crunch-crisp-trademark/ Buy Rasam & Cheese Tickets Here In order to continue to bring one of a kind recipes, long form essays, video, podcasts and more, this Substack subsists on all of your amazing support. If you can, if you want to help support the enormous effort please consider subscribin...

I want craft content 01.04.2024

Rasam & Cheese Vol. 1 Tickets (Early Bird Discount): https://rasamcheese.square.site/ Reference articles: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/oscar-mayer-vegan-hot-dogs https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/trompo-robot/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siccpalette.substack.com/subscribe

Alex Palomo 23.03.2024

Menu breakdown for Rasam & Cheese: Vol 1: * Rasam Focaccia Dotted with Fermented Tomato, Tamarind Syrup + Baked with Lamb Chopper, Cilantro & Cheese Crumbles, Dunked in Rasam Tamarind Broth * Crispy Coconut Rice + Humboldt Fog Whipped Yogurt + Fermented Tomato Thakku + Rasam Podi + Mustard Seed & Cilantro Gremolata * Fried Potato Chip Chicken Drumstick + Rasam Chili Honey + Brûléed Humboldt Fog +...

It’s all meat, apparently 17.03.2024

Reference articles: https://www.fastcompany.com/91057001/impossibles-massive-meatier-new-brand-promises-that-plants-can-bleed-red?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-fastcompany&utm_content=later-41699855&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio https://www.foodandwine.com/florida-lab-grown-meat-ban-legislation-8609560 Coming up: * Newsletter this week on the evolution of Healthy and the revolution and ne...

But does the Crunchwrap come with local greens? 11.03.2024

(My own personal take on the Crunchwrap in 2020: Roti dough, tamarind pimento, South Indian Boudin, and tons of local greens were involved) Reference: https://www.expressnews.com/food/restaurants/article/san-antonio-chef-taco-bell-18667940.php In order to continue to bring one of a kind recipes, long form essays, video, podcasts and more, this Substack subsists on all of your amazing support. If y...

Red threading it all 25.02.2024

A whole lot of new content is heading towards the Substack; it will be a very ambitious year. In order to continue to bring one of a kind recipes, long form essays, video, podcasts and more, this Substack subsists on all of your amazing support. If you can, if you want to help support the enormous effort please consider subscribing: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with othe...

Finding alignment 18.02.2024

(Photo Credit: Mackenzie Smith Kelley) Follow Jules Stoddart on Instagram: hardwarepastries Visit & order from: https://www.littleolasbiscuits.com/ A whole lot of new content is heading towards the Substack; it will be a very ambitious year. In order to continue to bring one of a kind recipes, long form essays, video, podcasts and more, this Substack subsists on all of your amazing support. If you...

Land the plane! 11.02.2024

A whole lot of new content is heading towards the Substack; it will be a very ambitious year. In order to continue to bring one of a kind recipes, long form essays, video, podcasts and more, this Substack subsists on all of your amazing support. If you can, if you want to help support the enormous effort please consider subscribing: Reference articles: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/02/0...

I’m owning that I said “Mental Abacus” several times 05.02.2024

Coming up on the substack: * A wine/beverage review subsection that is part notes part video coming ever so soon * All things board based subsection making its debut on SP mid February * A much awaited chef interview for the podcast * Next newsletter focuses on the term “Healthy” culturally and slightly scientifically, with recipes of course If you are interested in all access to future content, e...

My mom is officially a podcaster 29.01.2024

Seen above: My mother standing with a group of Rasam connoisseurs, starting from the left: her aunt, herself, my father (avid Rasam enthusiast), her mother on the far right. To get her recipe of Rasam Podi and an intro on all things Rasam: Coming up on the substack: * An oral history of Rasam hits the podcast * Recipes on recipes on recipes * A new Board-enthusiastic subsection : with a Rasam Fond...

I swear if I see one more “what is Bay Leaf good for” article 21.01.2024

Reference articles: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/dirty-pasta-water-martini https://chicagoreader.com/food-drink/cocktail-challenge-goat-cheese/ https://www.eater.com/dinner-party-ideas/24033621/eater-at-home-dinner-party-intro Stay tuned y’all, 2024 is about to get wild. * Coming up on this substack: * A new subsection, with a special announcement! * The first video wine review Thank you fo...

In the cold light of Austin, TX 13.01.2024

Show notes: The newsletter about the wealthy’s tastes: Read Bon Appetit article here Sicc Palette is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siccpalette.substack.com/subscribe

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