Thangam Philip

Thangam Elizabeth Philip (1921–2009) was an Indian nutritionist and a pioneer of hospitality education in India. She was the Principal Emeritus of the Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai and was the author of several books on cookery. A recipient of the FAO Ceres Medal and the Knighthood of the Order of Cordon Bleu Du Sant Esprit of France, Philip was awarded the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1976.

Biography Thangam Philip was born on 12 May 1921 at Kozhikode in the south Indian state of Kerala in a central Travancore family After graduating from the Women's Christian College, Chennai, she secured a post graduate diploma from the Lady Irwin College, Delhi and secured a master's degree (MS) from USA. Thangam Philip also joined the campaign Her two volume work, Modern Book for Teaching and the Trade, is a prescribed textbook Sterling Holiday Resorts (India) Limited and Kamat Hotels. Modern Cookery: For Teaching and the Trade (Volume 2) A Touch Of Spice The Thangam Philip Book Of Baking Thangam Philip’s Vegetarian Recipes for Healthy Living