We made it to the Stomp this year with great gusto and enthusiasm (enough to relieve some of the aggravation of missing it last year – I hope!). Hosted by Grover Zampa at their vineyards which are situated approximately 30 kilometres shy of Nasik, perched atop a hill with breathtaking views of the Western Ghats […] Read more…
This book has managed to captivate my palate. It is one of those unassuming basic looking books- none of the fancy hardcover or glossy photographs shebang- plain old words on paper, followed by more words on paper, bound neatly in an almost unattractive red and blue cover with a drawing of a pious Thai lady, […] Read more…
My mum is a flavour genius. I can instinctively tell when she’s made something and when she’s not – quite simply because anything she’s not made is not even half as good as anything she touches. She has been the one who has heavily influenced my palate. I have vivid memories of lunching every […] Read more…
When people think about pumpkin, there is a common misconception that anything it produces is either sweet or heavy, maybe even both! In fact, pumpkin in a great source of potassium, healthy carbohydrates, as well as Vitamin A. And it also manages to make this Mumbai winter a little yummier 🙂 I’ve seen Donna Hay […] Read more…
I don’t buy it a tab bit when people say they don’t like carrot cake. Its not possible. They probably haven’t tried carrot cake, and are just put off by the idea, like some people are put off by zucchini bread. I find that if i just serve it without bringing the name of the […] Read more…
A lot has been accomplished that I am extremely happy with, first and foremost being the much required facelift of Joie De Vivre. I found that this look and feel reflected so well the french inspiration behind the name of the blog, and the colours that manage to be feminine, with its soothing pastel shades, […] Read more…
