Discovery of Taste with Le Meridien and Food Adda

Le Meridien Pune in association with Food Adda  group organized a special Italian food gathering by invites only for food enthusiasts in the city. An interactive cooking session with Master Chef Roberto Boggio followed by a delectable three course Italian lunch with the Chef himself. No wonder the event was so rightly christened - Discovery of Taste with Master Chef Roberto Boggio. The event was conducted at Favola - the fine dine Italian restaurant. It comes as no surprise that Favola has been voted as The best Italian restaurant in Pune for consecutively 3 years by The Times food and Nightlife Award. All this Thanks to their star chef -  Master Chef Roberto Boggio. He hails from North Italy. Having worked in about 5 continents and around 40 countries, he has a power house performance, vast experience, immense knowledge and a career which can impress anyone. He is a true Italian, his secret ingredient being ' Love' which makes for a perfect recipe, no wonder whoever dines at Favola gets a piece of Italy on their plate.

The combination of the Parisian born Le Meridien, which itself is a landmark hotel in Pune, the king of Italian cuisine - Master Chef Roberto Boggio and last but not the least, Food Adda - the lovers, connoisseurs and experts of food created a magical afternoon which transported one and all to the land of Italy.

The dishes to be taught by the Chef himself were Risotto, Ossobuco (Lamb Shank with Gremolada ) and a dessert Budino al cioccolato (Sinful chocolate Lava cake ) and these delectable dishes made for the lunch as well, making it a perfect Italian Lunch.

Come share the Magic with us --

The beautiful setting

All ready and prepared

Chef Roberto Boggio along with General Manager Mr. Jaswinder Narang.

And its a Full house, the event was Sold Out.

Chef interacting with the audience, sharing useful and insightful food tips.

Everyone, enjoyed themselves to the fullest. One happy Food Gathering. The

chef went out of his way to answer the queries and gave amazing food fixes.

Welcome drinks- Refreshing Mocktails, for the eyes as well as the parched throat, what with all that

never ending interaction and chatting session with the Chef. 

Exclusive footage - Behind the Kitchen-- just for Food Adda team.

Food being plated.

Art on a Plate

The hungry tables.

Bread basket hot from the oven.

1st course -Risotto

2nd course -  Ossobuco (Lamb Shank with Gremolada )

3rd course Budino al cioccolato (Sinful chocolate Lava cake )

Each dish was totally and sinfully Italian to the core.

100 percent authentic.

The Risotto was al dente(a little raw) in true Italian style. It was not over the top cheesy

like most of the risottos are and you could feel the outburst of Italian flavor in each bite.

The spinach added to the flavor and you could feel a slight lemony zest. This one is must for those who love their Risotto in true Italian style.

The Lamb shanks were juicy and the meat was well done. I liked them more than my risotto being a

true meat lover.

However the star of the entire lunch had to be the lava cake. It was heavenly. It was a treat for the taste buds. I was so craving for more and more. A little crispy from outside and heavenly explosion of chocolate on inside. You need to just have it. The chocolate lava cake stole the show hands down. The best thing I have ever had.

With the star Chef himself.

No event is complete without a Goody bag.

hehe

Cookies and some vouchers

Tasty delight

Recipes of the Day

This indeed was a Memorable lunch which is going to be remembered for a long time.

Lovely ambience, food, company and conversation, a perfect afternoon undeniably.

Photo credit Shivam and Bhakti S

Happy faces

Photo credit Aliasgar Mukhtiar 

the Food adda team with the chef

 Until we meet again take care and keep smiling :)

xoxo

Bhakti

Magnum ice creams - The marvel - Masterclass with Chef Kunal Kapoor

Magnum ice creams don't need an introduction. The word Magnum itself stirs in sweet sinful images of complete deliciousness wrapped on a stick. Magnum is a British/Dutch Uniliver company and one of the worlds leading premiere brand of ice creams. Find out about more about Magnum.
Magnum Ice cream was a true valentine gift to Puneites launched on 13th Feb 2014 special, lovable and awesome.

3 flavors launched all for Rs 85 each

I received my invitation for the Magnum master class and was excited and waiting for the D-day to arrive, I joined my gang of FoodaddaIndia on the 13th eve after what seemed like ages to me at Oakwood Bistro. One cant help but be overly excited for Magnum Ice creams and that too with Master chef Kunal Kapoor.

The event was perfectly managed and organized. Further made extra ordinary by none other than Master chef Kunal Kapoor.
The Master chef fascinated one and all with his expertise on Belgian chocolates, introduced everyone to Magnum Ice creams while making us smile cheek to cheek with his awesome sense of humor and within no time of the event starting, most of us knew that this one is going to be a roaring success. The magical evening proceeded with the Chef interacting with the crowd about fresh creamy ice cream, Belgian chocolates and the amalgamation which is called Magnum Ice cream.
We were made to have different samples of chocolates to experience the phenomena which is the drool worthy Belgium chocolate. Yes! Magnum Ice cream is coated with this elixir of love - Belgium chocolate to the maximum, so having it is a true pleasure (mmmmmm). No wonder Magnum believes in ' a day without pleasure is a day lost' and pleasure certainly it is.

The evening carried on with us devouring the mesmerizing Magnum, out of the three flavors launched - Classic, chocolate truffle and Almond, I chose chocolate truffle, and enjoyed the fat bar of Belgium dark chocolate along with Choco ice-cream within it. Lost in my Magnum world relishing my ice cream, hardly did I know that the gastronomical journey has just started.

A chocolate lovers dream come true- one can just go mmm with every bite and keep craving for more.

Right from the first bite you take and the sound of the crunch of the chocolate beneath your teeth

and fresh creamy ice cream engulfing you is just pure unadulterated sin for the taste buds.

Chef Kunal Kapoor whipped up a yummy, delectable and enticing -Magnum Sundae in minutes. As if this by any chance was less alluring every table was free to chose the ingredients of their own choice and make their very own Sundae with Magnum bars. This activity was so much fun and at the end there were so many different versions of sundaes, each one having one prime thing- Magnum ice cream :)

Magnum Sundae by Chef Kunal Kapoor.. it looks amazingly delicious



the ingredients we chose

Our Magnum Sundae with Farzana and Charvi

The chef called it mythological inspiration - the ice cream as an incarnation with dark chocolate sauce as

darkness, where as the white chocolate sauce showing enlightenment, we laughed our lungs out.

He is too jovial, we all had a ball.

The event was a block buster, the entire credit resting with yummy Magnum Ice cream and enthralling and very charming Master chef Kunal Kapoor.

The evening came to an end, but foodies that we are the night continued with long conversations over delectable refreshments and last but not the least, there were yummy goody bags from Magnum waiting to be taken home.

The goody bag

The launch of Magnum ice cream was nothing short of perfection. It was one spectacular event, so the invitations also had to be nothing less than perfection. The invite with a bar of Premium Belgium chocolate.

the cute pen drive in the shape of Magnum candy

chocolate dessert

I loved the goody bag.

Jar of pleasure ;p

Magnum Master class with Kunal Kapoor sure took Pune by storm, an event which will be remembered for long and an ice cream which is etched in our heart now on forever.

Photo credit -Mohammad M

Cheers to Magnum and to Master chef Kunal Kapoor

On that note this is me signing off ..

until we meet again

xoxo

Bhakti