Looking deeper into this trend of local and seasonal eating, the message is clear—dishes that we create with oomph and flair today clearly have ample room to glorify humble seasonal items found in abundance across India. In today’s column for @newindianexpress we talk about what goes beyond being just a trend and is turning into a movement — how eating local and seasonal can promote regional tourism within urban hubs, uplift sections of society and contribute to a healthy biodiversity.