Who doesn’t love chocolate? Luxury chocolates, however, are a god-send for chocoholics! Made from the finest ingredients, these melt in your mouth (or melt-in-your fingers, if you’re slow) chocolates from Mumbai are the best of the best! Leonidas Reputed for being synonymous with luxury chocolates, this premium brand can be found in Santa Cruz […]
Chocolate, Desserts, Food Porn, General
Originating as early as the 9th century, waffles are available in a variety of variations across the world. In fact, Belgium alone has 12 different regional varieties! Crisp outside, light and tender insight, any foodie worth his salt (or sugar!) will have at least one fond food memory dedicated to waffles. Of course, we don’t […]
Bakers Delight, Chocolate, Desserts, Recipes, Techniques
Gluten-free eating had arisen as a solution for those suffering from intolerance and allergies to gluten. But, in the last few years, it’s become more mainstream with the ‘health brigade’ adopting it as their latest trend. I’ve personally stayed away from any gluten free baking so far, largely because I have no health reasons to […]
Of course we don’t have to remind you that the best way to the heart is through the stomach – and since anything chocolate always gets bonus points we’ve got you a quick and fuss-free chocolate mousse that you can whip up in no time. This decadent dessert is not only drool-inducing but is also […]
Chocolate, Desserts, Mumbai, Restaurants
There’s nothing as sinful as good chocolate cake. Unfortunately, there’s nothing harder to find. While every corner bakery, pastel-washed patisserie, and restaurant sells it, there aren’t many that get it right. And what exactly does ‘right’ entail? The perfect chocolate cake is rich, not too sweet, moist, and just a little bit crumbly. Not too […]
Ever since I first heard about El Bulli and Alinea, I have been a huge fan of molecular gastronomy. It’s an interest that’s only increased over the years as I dined at Heston Blumenthal’s restaurants and even tried the experiments some Indian restaurants are doing with liquid nitrogen and foam. But follow the trail of […]
Chocolate, Desserts, Techniques
Do you find yourself constantly dreaming of chocolate and wishing Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory actually existed? Welcome to the chocoholic club! On the occasion of International Chocolate Day, we bring to you easy, no bake, yet irresistible desserts, of course with tons of chocolate! So, step away from the oven, pull up your sleeves and […]
Chocolate is the little black dress of desserts; it’s classic, it’s always appreciated and it’s always gorgeously delicious. Every restaurant worth its salt knows to include a little bit of chocolate on its menu. That said, sifting through all the chocolate-y offerings can get a bit overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 10 hot […]
Are we the first to tell you that this Sunday is Father’s Day? Don’t panic because you just realised you have no presents – we’ve got you covered. Nothing says ‘I love you, Daddy’ like chocolate. And to make up for completely forgetting the man who gave you life, why not take it to the […]
A chocoholic by definition is a person who craves or compulsively consumes chocolates. That sounds like a lot of people that we know and honestly, sounds a lot like us too. Although the term is mostly used loosely or humorously to describe a person who is inordinately fond of chocolate, interestingly there is some medical […]