Abhishek - "Creativity Takes Courage" so, Don't Think Twice, Do Whatever Makes You Feel Happy and Proud (India Based Food Blogger)

As we all locked in our homes, I used this golden opportunity, and again I started creating content at home and you won't believe I have learned so many new recipes and cooking as well. And as you can see I clicked food pictures at home and try everything to make it aesthetically beautiful. that's how my beautiful journey blossomed into (@abhifoodstories) where I am today, we are a family of more than 11,000.

1. Please tell us about your background and journey.

Myself Abhishek Isauliya, I'm from the "City of Tansen" Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. I'm a tourism professional and right now pursuing MBA in rural development.

It all started about 2.5 years ago, Being a travel photographer I always used to capture everything which I found attractive, I used to hang out with my mates and clicked a lot of foodstuffs, by seeing my photography skills my friends gave me a thought to start a food blog. 

So I decided to give it a try and Start posting food pictures on Instagram and Facebook. In the beginning, I used to upload whatever I clicked or whatever I eat out with my friends and family! I have no clue about blogging and content creation & after posting for up to 6-7 months I stopped myself because of not getting any good response, but when the pandemic started I realized that this industry actually getting recognized and I can do a lot more in it. 

I did not have any idea about food photography and how to collaborate with brands but when I started following a lot of famous and infamous bloggers, spoke to them, and started learning the intricacies of food blogging and food photography!

As we all locked in our homes, I used this golden opportunity, and again I started creating content at home and you won't believe I have learned so many new recipes and cooking as well. And as you can see I clicked food pictures at home and try everything to make it aesthetically beautiful. that's how my beautiful journey blossomed into (@abhifoodstories) where I am today, we are a family of more than 11,000.

Till now I have collaborated with more than 10 brands. I can proudly say I have come away ahead in terms of content and also a little bit in food photography.

"Creativity takes courage" so, don't think twice do whatever makes you feel happy and proud.

2. Which is your favorite cuisine and dish?

Being from North India, North Indian cuisine is easily my favorite one. Love the traditional dishes of north India filled with so many spices, flavor, and texture. There are a lot of North Indian dishes, but talking about my favorite dish I would like to go with Dal Makhni (Maa ki Dal) when it comes to lunch, dinner, or even breakfast too. 

It is a north Indian classic dish which is originated from Punjab. Apart from that, my favorite cuisine is Chinese. Who wouldn't love to eat pizza, burgers, and momo? We all are fond of street food when it comes to Chinese cuisine.

3. Should food blogging be just a passion or can it become a regular career?

As of now, "yes" can be a career option as well. It's all depends upon the hard work, consistency, and the most important passion & dedication towards your goals. Because only your passion and dedication help you to achieve your goal/dream in life.

There are food bloggers around the world who earn by doing content development, hosting food festivals, food research, food photography for brands, and collaboration with brands.

4. Which restaurants/food joints would you recommend to food lovers?

There are many restaurants in Gwalior that serve mouthwatering and delicious food. My favorite one is themansinghgwalior which is situated in DD mall Gwalior. There's Hyderabadi biryani, Dal Makhni, and egg curry was my favorite and even my whole family loves to visit there wherever we go out for dinner.

5. What makes you appreciate a particular dish or a restaurant and talk about it on your blog?

Being a food blogger I always check out few things while reviewing any place or dish and those are the ambiance of the restaurant, hospitality, pricing, presentation, uniqueness of the menu, and the most important quality of food because if we enjoyed our food other things can be ignored at a time.

6. Is there a dish you particularly associate yourself with?

Yes, I highly associated with paneer dishes. 

7. Which is your favorite book and why?

Not a book reader. But I'm quite addicted to music. 

Abhishek - Gwalior food Blogger 

Interviewed By: Himadri