In the spring of 2020, as the world grappled with the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, many artists found themselves cut off from their usual platforms of expression. Live shows were canceled, studios closed, and musicians everywhere faced the silence of a stage-less world. It was during this period of pause that Lazie Indie Magazine was born.

Food is not merely sustenance—it is memory, identity, and heritage woven into every bite. Nowhere is this truer than in Odisha, a land where food traditions have evolved over centuries, drawing influence from temple rituals, coastal abundance, and agrarian life. Odia cuisine is often described as understated, wholesome, and deeply rooted in s