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A Zoroastrian Rhapsody @ The Oberoi Gurgaon with the oldest Parsi chefs Tehmtan and Shernaz Dumasia
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well” Virginia Woolf Just back from a trip to Leh, an invite to a Zoroastrian Rhapsody with the oldest Parsi chefs Tehmtan and Shernaz Dumasia promised to be fun, exciting, engaging and invigorating. It certainly was. Parsi cuisine is an involving experience,and offers the old world charm of a tradition well preserved. The exclusive lunch created by the Dumasias for a bloggers table of eight filled the ‘Amaranta’, Oberoi Gurgaon with endless cacophony and laughter…My first visit to the property wasn’t quite what I expected it to be. The Oberoi stands tall … very modernistic, high ceilings,…
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Food Styling Workshop at Indian Food Bloggers Meet, Bangalore 2014 – ‘food-o-graphy’
Food Styling Workshop - Every food story is unique, rich and worth a share. Through the lens, I'm here to discuss how to capture the story behind your food. Connecting the 'dots' or rather crumbs, let's try and see how we can slowly develop our trademark style!
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High Ultra Lounge, Bangalore … on top of the world!
Just last week I flew down south to Bangalore invited to review High Ultra Lounge, a Brigade hospitality property perched 'above the world' at 421 ft at the World Trade Centre. The visit was literally one of being on 'top of the world', fascinating and intriguing!
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Purani Dilli’s Al-Karam Kebab House … from the young and foodish!
if you are longing for some authentic Purani Dilli grub, would rather just hop across to somewhere closer than a ride into Old Delhi, this is the place to head for. Priced very reasonably {where else would you find a moorish generously stuffed keema naan for Rs 50}, Purani Dilli's Al-Karam Kebab House offers you good great value for money, and delivers authentic taste too!
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World Photography Day, 2013 … a picture is worth a thousand words
What an inspiring day to begin the week. As a food blogger, I learnt one thing pretty early - we eat with our eyes first. There has been endless inspiration over the years. So much to learn. Photography never ceases to amaze, creativity astounds!
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Ishrat Aunties Chicken Korma … simple finger licking good curry
Almost every Indian household has there own recipe, and this chicken korma / curry recipe comes from my mother's childhood friend from Meerut. It's simple, uses staple pantry ingredients...and leaves you wanting for more!
