Rivaayat – The Indian Culinary Conclave’ an initiative by The Oberoi Group with Izzat Hussain @ Saffron, Trident, Gurgaon. Murgh Hara Pyaz {Chicken with Spring Onions}, as the tagline goes, absolutely fresh, delicious and healthy! A simple, quick flavourful everyday recipe from Izzat Hussain’s vast repertoire.
Soda Bottle Openerwala. It was love at first sight! Nostalgia embraces you the minute you walk in through the doors; rather a wave of nostalgia! The cheerful, cafe like exteriors already beckon curious eyes … wrought iron, relaxed seating, the cocoa cola chairs, 70’s-80’s jukebox music offering a heady mix of energetic english and songs, galvanised iron flower pots with cheerful winter chrysanthemums, attention to rustic detail in every little thing.
A special meet at Varq, the award winning modern Indian gourmet fine dining restaurant at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi. ‘Varq’ refers to the beaten gold / silver edible leaf which adorns many a dessert and sometimes savoury dishes in the Indian subcontinent. On the same parallel, the restaurant Varq is said to be symbolic of preciousness, luxury and elegance, a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary sophistication.
Baklava, a sweet rich pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, made from scratch, with nuts sweetened with simple syrup. Exquisite and outstanding make ahead dessert… a beautiful Dr
A culinary extravaganza in India to coincide with the India visit of French President Nicolas Sarkozy and first lady Carla Bruni. A French Pastry Festival that celebrates France’s rich cultural and gastronomic tradition, bringing it to the Indian subcontinent. Event – a Le Cordon Bleu Pastry Masterclass by LCB Chef Christian Faure MOF. Also, the exciting foray of Thermomix in India. they don’t call it the BMW of the kitchen for nothing! A mean machine…one that I WANT!!
A deep, delicious espresso genoise sponge, smothered in espresso cream, with a dark chocolate lace border…doesn’t get better than this for me! The basic cake recipe from White House pastry chef Roland Meisner’s ‘Basic to Beautiful Cakes’.
