When you are a part of a venture which is an absolute hit with both the masses and then classes, that clearly means everyone who had gotten together towards a common goal have done their bits correctly. One such success and a major blockbuster event was an exhibit of fashion, décor, art, food and lifestyle brands at Tote On The Turf at the Mahalakshmi racecourse. I have submerged the fashionable diva in me into some awesome shopping therapy but the foodie in me and my love for appreciating the art of cooking and presentation both, have led me into jotting down a dedicated “Foodie World” article showcasing all the awesomeness Out of the box had again brought under one roof with the help of some amaze ball brands which had energies of another level altogether.
My first stop at Out Of The Box food corner was at a very warm, welcoming and enticingly inviting dip counter called Just Cooler by Open Table. There was a never-ending que for the dips tasting as they are home made, hand packed and made with a special balance of taste with healthy eating. Goddd, these pics make me hungry again. Best part is they deliver all over the city…
The Out of the Box Food Corner
Living it up in the fast lane and especially with all the binge eating we end up doing more than we would actually accept, there are few, actually very few full organic brands which bring to you all the goodness of nature in the form of healthy snacks, without a hint of preservatives. Once crisp bite of “Kale Chips” which come in three flavours – Cheese & Onion, Thai Sweet Chilli and Sea Salt & Vinegar and you know you’ve made the right choice. Best part of these super power foods known as The Green Snack Co. is that they have antioxidants; they are glutten free and sugar free. Some guilt-free binge eating coming up girlies..:-P And did I mention about their juices which seemed like a very healthy drinks option as they were high on purification and immunity building.
Avan Artesanal Foods had some home made fresh hummus and dips for different taste buds. I particularly loved their beetroot dip as it had a very sweet aftertaste and I found that to stand a class apart.
Post this I moved towards the most hustling counter of Out Of The Box food corner. Move Over all the other desserts, as Grandma’s Kitchen is in the house! Firstly the people associated with this brand are a joyous, happy to help and such a chirpy bunch. Within two minutes of an interaction, browsing through their invitingly delicious looking spread and finally trying out their different cookies and desserts, I was lucky to be introduced to the grandma of “Grandma’s Kitchen” who stood at the counter at all times, herself over looking things.
Post tasting the most yummylicious Grandma’s signature dessert called Caramel Crunchie, and also the Oatmeal Cookies, which literally melted in my mouth, it also reminded me of the desserts my grandma used to make. This was a rare one where actually the sweets you eat outside remind you of your grandma’s handmade delicacies. When does this happen right? You guys have to try it to believe it 🙂 Also, the grandma of “Grandma’s Kitchen” very enthusiastically told me of how each and every dessert, cookies, pickles, masalas have been made by her personally in her own kitchen. She packs too much of her love and expertise in these packets of sweets which she lovingly handovers to anyone who would stop by to taste and then buy for sure 🙂 Such an amazing energy and full of life this grandma and her brand is.
Your Batter Half, yes you heard it correct!! Your Batter Half literally is your true soulmate when it comes to striking a chord within your sweet sweet indulgences. That saying, the heart wants what the heart wants will actually hold true when it keeps asking for some more of those deliciously whipped cookies from “Your Batter Half”. As you can see in the picture, their wide variety of desserts just cuts across all dessert loving people,as their offerings are so vast.
Their desserts are as unique and whipped with special care just as their innovative title suggests. A slight microwave hello to these beauties and they will become one with your soul. See what sinful sweet indulgence does to me.. Your Batter Half, your cookies are so great that they managed to bring out a poet in me!! HeeeHaaa 😀
For those of you eyeing these yummies, here are their names, so that you know the next time your ordering with them :
- Gooey chocolate filled cookie dough bars
- Chocolate hazelnut nutella “just like ferrero bars” bars
- Nutella cookie cups
- 2 types of Brownies (One is the peanut butter filled & other is salted caramel one)
- Creamy lemon bars
The first two cookie bars are the hot sellers of Your Batter Half and they are my personal favourites too. I just couldn’t get enough of those!
Avanika, the heart and soul behind this endeavor, had to say this when asked how special is this endeavor to her – “Baking has always been a part of my life, right from my childhood. I believe desserts should be indulgent, what you turn to when you’ve had a rough day or a bad break-up. Your Batter Half focuses on making comfort desserts, things that will bring that smile to a person’s face.”
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