Memorable Blogger's Buzz And A Thank You Note!!

All of us are very well aware about the virtual events that take place in the blogging world. But recently on 23rd of February I attended a real life event called as Blogger’s Buzz. The event was attended by talented bloggers from all over the Europe. 

Blogger’s Buzz was organized by Nupur of  Uk rasoi , Nisha of Look who is cooking too and Preeti of Isingcakes and more; well what can I say about them, their blogs speak for themselves and the efforts they put in everything. Kudos to them!!

Even though the weather outside was pale and cold, I felt that inside the venue everything was so colourful and warm. I knew that breakfast and refreshment would be served, but the varieties surpass my expectations’, the table was loaded with muffins, yogurt, sandwiches, tea, coffee and juice. After chatting around and talking we all were settled. The event started with introducing ourselves and it was so wonderful to meet and know about each blogger talking about same interest-Food.

The major highlight of the event was 3 master classes. 1^st session was on Food Photography by Jeanne of Cook sister . She mentioned some real important basics of food photography which was very much needed by me. 



The next class was conducted by Dora of BoBo Macarons and we were shown the method and recipe of making perfect macaroons. Oh yes they tasted divine. 

And finally the last session (one I was waiting for) was on monetizing the blog by Glam Media. All the classes were gripping and truly useful for food bloggers.

For me, the event soon became more special and memorable one. I won the contest. One needed to make anything that matched the theme of Blogger’s Buzz poster (yellow and purple with some butterflies). I made French Crepe cake layered with blueberry sauce and topped with mango mousse. The prize was sponsored by Hotel Chocolat and I will like to thank them for it. The Pamper Collection contained some of their finest chocolates and I am glad I was lucky to try them.

Certificate

 

I must say that Blogger’s Buzz happened was because of the hard work of Nupur, Nisha, Preeti and Suchi. But what I must say it would have been incomplete without the kind sponsors of the venue -Ilovesabji.com and Avedna Ayurveda, Sri Krishna Vada Pav for yummy Indian lunch ,Tea/coffee from Whittard of Chelsea and evening snack from Urban Tadka. 

Soon the event was over and but the excitement to see what was inside the goodie bag was still on. I was so pleased to see the stuff in the bag. It comprised of delicious Devnaa sweet box, Popchips, useful cooler bag from Total Greek Yoghurt, varieties from Silver Spoon products, very well known Nielsen Massey Vanilla Extract, every baker’s desired recipe book-Baking Mad, sugar goods of Billingtons. The other 2 useful items in the bag was online vouchers from Dream Cakes and discounted coupons of Avedna Ayurveda.

Blogger’s Buzz was indeed the memorable one and I am happy that I attended it.

All the talented Bloggers

Read what my other friends- Vineetha, Priya and Nisha experienced at Blogger's Buzz.

Masala Pav- Mumbai Style

I think the time is finally here, for a super tasty spicy street food of Mumbai. No, its not Pav Bhaji but yet another member of the same family- Massala Pav. I would say Massala Pav is very similar to Pav Bhaji but is much quicker and is more like a tea time or an evening snack. Massala is spicy vegetable mash and Pav is yeasty pull apart dinner rolls.

Having lived in Mumbai, I have seen vedors selling Massala Pav as an open sandwich, roasted with butter and garnished with onions. I have also eaten the ones which are served as burger wherein a thick layer of massala is coated inside the bun, later roasted in butter and then served with chopped onions.

Massla Pav gets ready in breeze if you have all ingridents ready. My favourite way is the burger style but feel free to make it as an open sandwich as well.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Butter

2 cloves garlic, grated
1/4 cup Onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup Bell Pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Coriander Leaves
2 teaspoon Pav Bhaji Masala
Red chilli powder, to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 cup water
Salt to taste

4 pav

1/2 cup chopped onions (to garnish)

Method:

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a pan. To it add garlic and onions. Saute for 30 seconds.

Add chopped bell peppers and tomatoes. Add 1/2 cup of water. Cover and let it cook for 1 minute.

Add the remaining ingridents and mix. Cover and cook again for 30 seconds.

Let the massala cool down.

On the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.

Take bread and slit it in two halves

Apply a thick layer of massala on the innerside of pav. Close the pav and roast on the pan till it gets golden colour.

Serve with chopped onions.