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Coppre … Indian traditional copperware. Reviving old traditional skills, timeless designs
To reconstitute and revive is the Coppre promise. To breathe new life into our heritage. What a beautiful journey they've undertaken. It's no small task but look at how brilliant the beginning is.…
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Unlock the destination with Chef Tanveer, Exec Chef, Le Meridien Gurgaon
We joined Exec Chef Tanveer Kwatra on a typical day as he took us on a culinary journey unlocking CR Park, microgreens, exotic seldom used local produce like phalsa berries and mango ginger…
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Kadhi {Indian vegetarian yogurt curry}
A quintessential Indian vegetarian yogurt based curry, which can be found adapted to regional taste. This is my version and it is fragrant, addictive and finger licking good. The Hamilton Beach Multiblender makes…
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Smoothies & Coolers … summer is here. #CreateFearlessly
The first words that grabbed my attention as I received the Hamilton Beach box were 'Good Thinking'...and that spiked my curiosity. I have to say I am not disappointed. If you are looking…
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Food Diaries | DALS THE WAY TO GO … 3 Quick Dal Recipes Made With Less Water
The pure comfort of that bowl of dal, the nostalgia engulfs me each time I smell the aroma of onions being fried in clarified butter. Such is the power of food, and in…
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Pune on my mind … another trip down memory lane
“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” Anita Desai The sweet Cookaroo stopped by the other day to meet Coco, our little cocker spaniel. She carried some Misal Pav with her.…
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Coffee Dark Chocolate Roulade … for when March rolled in
A quick Coffee Dark Chocolate Roulade that comes together with mininal fuss. If you like coffee then this is for you. Paired with a dark chocolate ganache, flavoured with a hint of Kahlua,…
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Nolen Gur Rice Kheer & traditional delicacies in Kolkata #Indiancuisine #fooddiary
A simple yet characteristic version of the Indian rice pudding, Noleun Gur Rice Kheer, has lilting, endearing flavour. Characteristic of a special Bengali delicacy, it is sweetened by a jaggery which is available…
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Jaipur… a trip down memory lane
Jaipur is a beautiful city with the awe inspiring architecture, so well looked after too. Heritage around every corner, it is really well planned. The Pink City as Jaipur is also called, is…
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Baby Mustard Greens, Turnip & Almond Soup with a Mustard Vinaigrette in the Philips SoupMaker
Baby Mustard Greens, Turnip & Almond Soup with a Mustard Vinaigrette ... the Philips Soupmaker - a review and Philips Rice Cooker giveaway. A gadget that is great to have in your kitchen,…
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Walking through the streets of Old Delhi on a cold winter morning #props
With a head full of memories and a bagful of goodies I reached home cold, exhausted but so so happy! I love any trip into the old city. The next trip will be…
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Feature| Thai Masterstrokes …Masterclass at Neung Roi, Radisson Blu, Delhi … and a Tom Kha Gai
It was an invite to ‘Thai Masterstrokes’ ... to experience cooking classes featured at the award winning Thai restaurant Neung Roi, to sharpen your culinary skills as you learn the art of cooking…
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Baby Mustard Greens Indian Stir Fry … #freshproduce #NorthIndia #vegetarian #stirfry #healthy
Baby Mustard Greens Indian Stir Fry ... quick, as spicy as you like it, simple and fuss free. Fresh produce is one of the highlights of winter in North India, and mustard greens…
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Food feature | RIVAAYAT … A Royal Indian Experience at Saffron, Trident, Gurgaon, & a Murgh Hara Pyaz recipe from Chef Izzat Hussain
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…
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Dark Chocolate & Walnut Wholewheat Cake … a nostalgic favourite with jaggery & ‘top of the milk cream’ or ‘malai’
Dark Chocolate & Walnut Wholewheat Cake … a nostalgic favourite with 'top of the milk cream' or 'malai'. It brings back memories of the quintessential ‘malai’ or ‘top of the milk cream’ cakes…
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Orange Almond Cake {gluten free} … light, healthy, delicious
Orange Almond Cake {gluten free} … wafts of sweet almond with citrusy notes of orange float through the kitchen, virtually transporting you to the Mediterranean. One bite and you will find it hard…
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Wholegrain Lingonberry Thumbprint Cookies – with LumiaApptasting & World Feast by Vikas Khanna
“BE OPEN TO new thoughts, to new people, to new principles, to new ideas, to new experiences. “NEW” MAKES US GROW” Rossana Condoleo With the Chenin Blanc chilled just right and a good…
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Whole Grain Apple Crumble … fall in love with delicious dessert
The Whole Grain Apple Crumble is an autumn / winter dessert which is pure comfort food. Here's a version of the apple crumble gone healthy. Serve with some good quality vanilla ice cream,…
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Jaipur Marriott … memories of a lifetime
Jaipur MarriottIt was a weekend to remember, a road-trip to Jaipur that took us for a most beautiful and memorable time well spent. It was an experience that brought whole new meaning to…
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Saffron Pistachio Indian Bread Pudding {eggless}
Rich, sweet, festive yet made with staple pantry ingredients, the Saffron Pistachio Indian Bread Pudding is a quintessential Indian dessert, kept light by toasting the bread. Feel free to play around with spices…
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SodaBottleOpenerWala, Khan Market …. a second branch of the quirky Irani Cafe, this time in Delhi
It was a cozy small get together at the launch ... food enthusiasts from across the NCR, AD Singh in gentle attendance, drinks and food flowing non stop. Such a fun opening menu…
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Avocado Dark Chocolate Buckwheat Cake #glutenfree
Avacado Dark Chocolate Buckwheat Cake {Gluten Free} is divine. Fudgy fudgy fudgy. Sinfully chocolaty too, this fallen chocolate cake tasted even better the next day. It was fudgier, the chocolate taste was deeper,…
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Dehlvi cuisine @ The Oberoi, Gurgaon … celebrating the flavours of India
Dehlvi cuisine {pertaining to the Delhi region} as the name suggests is an evolutionary melange of the cuisine of the Mughals, Rajputs, Punjabis, Marwaris, Kayasthas and Vaishyas blended by the centuries. As the…
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Peaches & Cream Cake … light summer cake. Trifles too!
A light summery birthday cake, the crème patisserie lends a nice, deep flavour to the frosting on the Peaches & Cream Cake. Use fresh peaches or even apricots in season. The cake would…
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Dark Chocolate Fresh Plum Wholewheat Meringue Tray Bake … so good!
Dark Chocolate Fresh Plum Wholewheat Meringue Tray Bake. One bite later and it was pure joy. Moist, deeply chocolaty, delightful plum undertones, what a fun bake this tuned out to be. Must have…
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Search Out Loud #GoogleHouse, Google Café Day, Delhi
Google India hosted a Google Café Day in Delhi showcasing the search experience for Indian users: English Voice Search in the Indian accent, The Knowledge Graph, and Google Now.
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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…
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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…
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Phalsa Berry Sharbat – ‘Blendit’ like Vikas Khanna #summer #cooler #inseason
Refreshing, cooling and right for the Indian summer, the Phalsa Berry Sharbat is just what the doctor ordered! Sweet, tangy, uplifting, it's a summer cooler packer with vitamins and antioxidants.
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Wholewheat Almond Buttermilk Pound Cake … with almond cream & fresh strawberries
A healthier & delicious version of the pound cake, one that works with infinite combinations; a recipe never short on ideas! The good thing about the Wholewheat Almond Buttermilk Pound Cake is that…
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Amaranth Oat Walnut Ginger Cookies … inspiration in every crumb
For eggless, gluten free baking, these Amaranth Oat Walnut Ginger Cookies were fabulous! Slightly crumbly, reminiscent of the quintessential Indian nan khatai that we used to bake in our childhood, I found them…
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Eggless Almond Honey Wholegrain Cookies … #comfortfood
Eggless Almond Honey Wholegrain Cookies offer deep delicious butterscotch flavour thanks to the brown sugar and butter. Almond meal adds interesting taste, and chocolate chips are thrown in to make another quintessential chocolate…
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Soda Bottle Openerwala, Cyberhub, Gurgaon … quaint, vibrant, delightful Parsi cuisine & culture
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…
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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…
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Smoked Indian Chicken Curry / Dhungaar-e-Dum ka Murgh … giveaway to end 2013
Simple, smoked, delicious Indian chicken curry that can be baked {or cooked on the stove top}. A do ahead marination ensures very little work just before serving. Serve over steamed rice, naan, etc…
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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…
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Moong Dal Halwa, Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters, Baklava from scratch … have a sweet Diwali
“You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.” Oprah Winfrey Moong Dal Halwa, Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters, Baklava from scratch ……
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Wholewheat Dark Chocolate Biscotti, GF Buckwheat Mini Apple Pies & Wholegrain Coffee Chocolate Chip Cake … & a product review #élan
Pop art meets everyday living ... refreshing, vivid and creative designs from a NY art school graduate who specialises in galvanised sheet metal art! Powder coated, baked in industrial ovens, élan offers safe…
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Restaurant Review | Guppy by ai … Japanese cuisine at its tastiest best!
Thank you Guppy by ai for hosting us. I would definitely recommend Guppy to everyone. Step in and experience the ambiance. The magic will touch you. There is something for everyone here, vegetarian…
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First Food, A Taste of India’s Biodiversity … and Chaulai ka saag {amaranth greens}
What's not to love about celebrating local produce and your own cultural diversity? First Food, A Taste of India's Biodiversity attempts to share this food connect, and does quite a brilliant job of…
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Green Bean Potato Salad
It's the passion, the energy, the enthusiasm, the free spirited and relaxed young chef who greets you. The emotions are infectious and before you know it, the charismatic Maurizio Raselli casts a spell…
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Dark Chocolate Orange Yogurt Eggless Cheesecake …Happy Independence Day India!
This is one recipe that just keeps getting better and better. Immense possibilities, and infinite combinations. Ten minutes into the oven, cooled and then chilled, these are great make ahead desserts. The Dark…
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Blogger’s Table | Varq, Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi … traditional Indian cuisine with a modern twist
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…
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Tom Alter & Anandini Himalaya Tea … when poetry & tea created magic in Lutyens Delhi
If you thought it couldn't get any better, hang on! It certainly did. Thespian actor and poet, Tom Alter, a name we grew up with, who played many a 'sahib' in Indian films…
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David Rocco, an Italian with a disarming smile. Of course he’s a chef too!
This Italian food guru was at the mercy of a bunch of women food bloggers to "Celebrate the Exquisite Flavors of Italy at ITC Maurya". David Rocco is such a good sport!!
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Visit to the Four Seasons Winery, Baramati, Pune, India
Four Seasons flew a group of food bloggers down to Pune to experience their winery in Baramati, Western India. With the weather beginning to get warm, the winery was at the height of…
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Foodhall … an Olive Oil Bar, fresh brewed tea, spices … & more
The Indian food scene is growing in leaps and bounds. New 'eat outs' are mushrooming across town, in every city, often faster than it takes me to get the next meal on the…
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Food Event | Bloggers Night @ Dirty Martini, Olive Bar & Kitchen, New Delhi
It's hard to say no to an invite from Olive at the Qutab. Always the promise of a fab fun filled time out, great hospitality, innovative food and drinks, relaxed company ... all…
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Ty.phoo …Tea & Food Pairing Session with Chef Vicky Ratnani
n interesting experience, enjoyed in good company and with the personal attention of witty and energetic Chef Ratnani. He's a hands down foodie ... exuberant, full of beans and so forthcoming. We came…
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Food Event | Gourmet Dinner with French Michelin Star Chef Baptiste … ITC Maurya & Four Seasons Wine
As part of a joint initiative of the ITC Maurya and Four Seasons Wines, 30 year old Chef Batiste delighted patrons in Delhi pairing modern French cuisine with a selection of award winning…
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Baking | Almond Digestive Chocolate Squares & Roasted Garam Masala Chickpeas … Diwali / Holiday Baking
Holiday Baking Fun! These little Almond Digestive Chocolate Squares hit the sweet spot without being too sweet or too buttery. The savoury fare by way of chickpeas came out CRISPY good from the…
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Bloggers Table | Rose Café, New Delhi … a thorny affair and Pinktober let down
Not pink at all café review - The folk at the bloggers table delivered the promise as always … giggly, enthusiastic, chatty and click friendly. Rose Café, New Delhi, however didn’t! We failed…
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Almond Chocolate Chip Cupcakes … and getting featured on Femina
‘Cupcakes on the go‘, healthy, requested quite often, good with frosting and good even without. The almond meal adds interesting texture and taste to them.
