Magnum Masterclass with Celebrity Chef Kunal Kapur

Magnum Masterclass event
@ Oberoi Delhi

The Magnum Masterclass event was about the Magnum ice creams taking Belgian chocolate lovers to an irresistible pleasure trail through Master classes hosted by celebrity Chef Kunal Kapur. Magnum 's iconic ice-creams, made with pure Belgian chocolate is recognized as a symbol of royal treatment and remarkable pleasure. I attended this event of Magnum at Hotel Oberoi Delhi on the 28th February, 2015.

Variety of Belgian
chocolates

After an interesting introduction, at first Kunal Kapur explained the meaning of chocolate and its preparation. An authentic chocolate is the one that has minimum 35% cocoa content. All Belgian chocolates have minimum 35% of cocoa making it rich and indulgent. How the chocolate is made? Cocoa beans are sliced, dried and roasted. We get cocoa nibs. These nibs are grounded. The paste is then pressed to get cocoa butter and cocoa mass. This cocoa mass is complimented with sugar, milk and processed to create versions of chocolate. Cocoa mass is rich in anti oxidants. There are three varieties of chocolates.

White chocolate is technically not a chocolate. It contains cocoa butter, milk and sugar.

Milk chocolate- cocoa Mass, cocoa butter, milk, sugar

Dark chocolate has more of cocoa mass.

After the introduction to chocolate, we all tasted these varieties of Belgian chocolates placed on the table. We were able to distinguish them all with distinctive taste. Chef Kunal Kapur ensured that each one of us tasted it. He explained that good chocolates will not stick to the palette or anywhere in the mouth, it will just melt away.

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Magnum ice cream innovations by
Chef Kunal Kapur

Chef Kunal Kapur giving final
touches to our team's ice
cream innovation

Photographs of breathtaking view at Kargil Ladakh-India

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Scenic beauty

Kargil Ladakh

Way to go

Scenic view

Mesmerizing beauty at Kargil

Beautiful Moon

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River Kaveri trek @Ananvana resort, Coorg

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Charisma of river Kaveri with greenery

Stoney way

Beautiful view

Trees saluting the river

 

Restaurant review- Bazaar, Park hotel @India Design fair

The Park Hotels, pioneers of luxury boutique hotels in India are present in prime locations, they house some of India’s most inventive restaurants, liveliest bars & nightclubs, award winning spa and health clubs.
They have launched one of its ‘design-conscious, price-conscious’ brand ‘Zone by The Park’ in Coimbatore. It houses a multi cuisine dining restaurant 'Bazaar' in Coimbatore. Inspired by multi-hued charismastic native Bazaars, Bazaar is a multi cultural potpurri of food, people and ideas.

Ambience

This outlet in a pop up format at India Design Fair at NSIC grounds, Delhi, was supposed to be a simulation of original restaurant ' Bazaar' of Park Coimbatore.

I got to review this restaurant Bazaar while attending the Fair- India Design at Delhi. I was told that whatever I would eat there would have same taste as that of Coimbatore Park's 'Bazaar' keeping aside a few limitations that existed, it being a temporary arrangement for three days.

Ambience at Bazaar

Glimpse of Bazaar restaurant, Coimbatore at India Design fair

Looking at the decor and interiors, it was confirmed that my experience was going to be good. It was a happening outlet designed very intricately considering optimum utilization of space along with the 'Bazaar' theme. It took me a while to get away from the ambience as it was very captivating. At the leftmost corner , there was a jazzy auto decorated with art and designs of Jaipur culture. It was an indication about the upcoming Park hotel in Jaipur. Autos at distinct locations of Park hotels depict the art and culture of that destination.

Heading further was a full wall in front dedicated to the grocery depicting the theme of Bazaar. The left and right walls provided a glimpse of various kinds of popular books at a location. It was indeed a remarkable concept to express the culture of a destination.Then there was seating arrangement with a little stall of 'Lakshya' on the right.

Menu card

I was delighted by the overall ambience of the restaurant.

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Pokhara, a tourist paradise in Nepal

About Pokhara

Pokhara is a tourist paradise of Nepal. It is approx 200 kms west of Kathmandu and lies in Gandaki zone. It is easily accessible by road and flight from Kathmandu.

It has been a tourist jewel of Nepal since three out of ten highest mountains in the world – Dhaulagiri , Annapurna I and Manaslu are within the vicinity ( approx 30 miles ) of the city. This lovely town is admired by all tourists and offers lively views of Feva / Phewa lake and Annapurna range including it’s distinguishing feature , the Great “Fish Tail ” or Machhapuchhre Mountain , which lies close to city.

Beautiful view In Pokhara

Pokhara serves as first stop over or pre base camp for most of the trackers and mountaineers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.

Pokhara has become an international tourist destination with views of whole Annapurna range of Himalyas, especially Machpussere – The “Fish-Tail” Mountain. On a clear day, one can actually see reflection of these ranges in Feva lake. Most of the hotels provide breathtaking views of the Feva lake and mountain ranges from the roof top itself.

Blissful sunrise at Sarangkot

Sarangkot is a small sleepy village and a hill station in Gandaki Zone , located approx 5 kms from lakeside , Pokhara. At a height of 1592 meters , it is considered one of the most scenic spots in Pokhara , renowned for its spectacular sunrise in the backdrop of Annapurna range of Great Himalyas. It offers glorious views of Annapurna range and landscapes around Pokhara valley.

The beauty of Sarangkot Sunrise lies in its panoramic view of the Dhaulagiri (8167 met), Annapurna Range including Machpussere – “Fish-Tail” Mountain (6997 met) along with Annapurmna II (7937 met) and III peaks.

Annapurna range with Machchhapuchchre peak

At the sunrise , Glowing up of snow capped peaks of Annapurna Himalyan range creates a spectacular view and certainly a most memorable one.

However , the most thrilling part of the scenic beauty is the view of majestic Himalyas reflecting sunrise , as most peaks facing sun glow with sunlight as sun rises.The fishtail mountain gives a truely majestic appearance and as the sun rises , it creates various hues and colours which turn on the applause from a patient audience.

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Why to visit Fewa lake , Pokhara- Nepal?

Fewa Lake is a freshwater lake in Nepal located in the south of Pokhara valley.Fewa lake is the second largest lake in Nepal.

Why to go to Fewa Lake? I have lots of answers to this question.

1. Fewa lake is surrounded with mountains. To see the reflection of mountains along with the sky is amazing.
2. A temple Tal Barahi Bhagwati is located in the middle of the lake. This old temple is very popular religious pilgrimage
3. To enjoy boating in the serene surroundings
4. To see little fishes playing in the water

Boats in Fewa Lake

How to reach Fewa Lake

Fewa lake being the central and main attraction of Pokhara is easily accessible by road.

Where to shop

By the side of lake, there are small vendors selling kid's stuff. Otherwise Pokhara market is a great place to shop for garments, dine out, adventure sports and what not!

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Ever refreshing drive to Pokhara

Scenic

Drive to Pokhara was a memorable one. As we took higher heights and turns, we used to get an altogether different view. New mountains wwould suddenly appear and add to the beauty of the scene. The landscaping along with the river Marshyangdi flowing created a beautiful scene. At every turn of the road, a new mountain would appear to pleasantly surprise us with its majestic presence and strong contribution to the view. It was this unique charisma of this route which was a treat to our eyes and kept us captivated. This was also one oif the reasons for me to write a separate post for the drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu.
If ever you get an opportunity to visit Pokhara, I would suggest to drive rather than flying.

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On the way

Refreshing view

River flowing between mountains

Beautiful view