Lavasa, independent India’s first hill station, is roughly 70 KM away from Pune. Nestled in the Sahyadri hills, it is tucked away in a valley, away from the hustle bustle of the big city. I had always wanted to visit Lavasa during the rains. The 2-3 hour drive is the perfect enjoyable distance for a…
House of Cards Season 5 – #HOConZCafe
Did you know? Frank Underwood is coming to India with the television premiere of House Of Cards Season 5 on Saturday, 3rd June, 5 PM onwards, only on Zee Café! As a TV buff, I have been tuned into House of Cards since its first season. The political drama is now entering Season 5 and…
Gaia Natural Products for Good Health: Review
Gaia, Greek for Goddess of the Earth is a fitting name for a health food brand I have come to love. Gaia Green Tea is a must while working, and Gaia Chamomile Tea is what I drink when I want to relax. I have tried out their extensive range of teas, and I think they…
Fresh, Healthy Juice with Kent Cold Pressed Juicer
Kent Cold Pressed Juicer is now on my coveted list. Move over, high powered blenders and stand mixers. I am now a whiz at fruit and vegetable juices with this efficient powerhouse of a juicer. Last year, I did a juice cleanse and loved it. Since then, I have been on the lookout for a…
Morphy Richards OTG 24 RSS – Product Review
OTG stands for Oven Toaster Grill and is an interesting concept for me. Years ago, I learned to bake in an electric oven. It was a big monstrosity that had to be taken down from the loft and plugged into an outlet before baking. The microwave was mostly used as a reheating device. Then when…
Beer MasterClass at Best Brews, Four Points by Sheraton Pune
Friday, August 7 was International Beer Day! Four Points by Shertaon Pune had a special MasterClass at their pub BestBrews and it was a revelation. Executive Chef Sanjay Mitra and Le Cordon Bleu Chef Michael Swamy created some exotic dishes using beer, and Master Bartender Abhishek Shevade mixed some unique beer based drinks. In India,…
Thai Master Class at Baan Tao Hyatt Pune
Before I start writing about this, I want to take a moment to recognize a milestone. I just published 250 blog posts on kamalkitchen.com. This is the 251st. For some reason, I never celebrate(d) any blogging milestones, but this blog has come a long way since it started in 2008. There were times when I…
Four Points by Sheraton, Pune presents Flavors from South
‘Flavors from South’ is truly the culinary experience of the different regions of South India. Grab the chance to taste some authentic South Indian cuisine from the heart of India at this one of a kind food festival from July 18-July 26 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Pune. Four Points by Shertaon is one…
Chef – The Movie Food Bloggers Must Watch
As food bloggers and food blogging gain prominence, bloggers have assumed a heavy responsibility – the ability to make or break a restaurant. It is a power not to be taken lightly. The movie Chef is built on just such a scenario. Jon Favreau plays a professional chef Carl who gets a bad review from…
Raw Pressery Juice Cleanse – Detailed Review
Raw Pressery is a premium Indian juice brand that offers cold pressed juices. An opportunity to taste a range of their juices was too good to pass. I am not the kind of person that fasts. Vrats and all don’t agree with me. I need to eat multiple times a day – yes!! Maybe you…