The World is my Playground

Ahmedabad, 28th November 2018: Cake mixing ceremony, two months prior to Christmas the raisins, nuts and fruits are soaked in juices, honey and spices. This marks the beginning of the festive season full of fun and frolic...  Being a region of diversity, we as Indians get to witness this part of cultural aspect too. In Ahmedabad, apart from Santa being spotted at various hubs in the city, now since past few years Cake Mixing too has become a ritual. Many hotels follow the traditional method of soaking nuts and juices to prepare the authentic plum cake, where they call upon their guests and the ritual is a proper celebration. This season I have witnessed Cake Mixing ceremony at three places;  Lemon Tree Premier, Hyatt Regency and Fortune Landmark by ITC... all at various intervals! Traditionally the dry fruits are soaked in caramel fluid and orange juice two months prior (wine or rum are omitted as Gujarat is a dry state), and when the batter is made, another ...

Well!! Food is one element which binds us together...! But, coming to one of the most important Indian festival, which is celebrated across the length and breadth of the country is; the bond made by blood, Rakshbandhan !! This bandhan or bond of a brother and sister is a ritual of tying a thread on the wrist of brother by a sister, where sweet is an essence. Till few years back, Indian sweets used to be an integral part of this fest; but since past few years with the contemporary culture and strong western influences, the GenX needs to play around with festivals as well, hence chocolates, cakes and fusion desserts have overtaken the Indian mithai. Gulab Jamun Tea cake Motichoor Cake jars The fusion versions of Indian mithai have been played around pretty well by Cocoa Drama , located at Vastrapur. Khushali Solanki , the creator of the brand has touched upon the Indian chord with her fusion versions of Gulab Jamun and Jalebi t...