Honeyfab from Nutrine

 As it happens quite often with me, I got down from the auto near office this morning only to realize that I had no change to pay the autodriver. I hurried quickly to a tiny candy shack-shop nearby, pleading for change. The guy gave me all he had and for the remaining 5 bucks he smartly said 'No change, chocolate kodla?'. Hmmm ok, what should I buy for 5 bucks? Making a decision seemed harder that what I bargained for. I bought some mint, one chewing gum and then I spotted this candy that I hadn't eaten in years... 'Honeyfab' from Nutrine. It has a golden-yellow wrapper that is designed like a honey comb. The dusty glass jar of Honeyfab stood farthest in the row of sweet jars  and didn't seem to have many takers.

I hastily unwrapped the candy and popped it into my mouth, and memories of school came gushing back. The distinct honey and vanilla flavour comes right through and envelops you with a warm, sweet, summery feeling. Oh, I completely forgot! The center has a wacky orange syrup filling. Bitter, sour and sweet, the confection does a complete volte-face from the sweet, smooth experience it starts you off with. A face-off literally.

I enjoyed the sweet momet that probably lasted two minutes. But hey, that dusty glass jar in the corner of the sweet shop now has a taker!

Lunch at Café Terra

Breaking our day-long work-related discussions on a new project, my friend Shridevi and I decided to lunch at Café Terra, which is next door to NaVaRaSa, Shri’s entrepreneurial venture and an art and culture hub.
We started off with a lemon and coriander soup which is probably one of the tastiest soups I have savored in a long time. Lemony, peppery and clear except for the tiny chunks of paneer and finely chopped coriander dotting the soup bowl, it was extremely energizing, almost ambrosial. I’m a fan now, and would love to go back for this one.
Lunch was a mushroom and cheese sandwich made of brown bread. The bread was grilled and nicely buttered and the mushroom and cheese filling quite generous, only the portion a little small. I think I devoured it in no time! :-P
Shri ordered Hakka noodles which were nice, but in terms of taste the sandwich was way better. We rounded the meal with cold coffee as against the dessert, and I must say it was a wise choice. The tall glass with chilled coffee was creamy, just sweet and delicious.
Tucked away on one of the floors of a nondescript building, this little joint has quite a few fans I figure. I’m going back to try the Belgian breakfast (Shri recommends it) and I love the fact that you can order this any time of the day.
So Belgian Breakfast for lunch, it shall be!