In a Bread Bind

This time of the year is a transition phase not only for the season when the monsoon tail-end peters out and autumn knocks but also stokes the appetite to reach out for something that has all the goodies of the earthy nutrients and mild flavours. Being a foodie to the core, the desire for the best starts right from the kitchen at home and the fastidiousness stretches out to any eating place. In more informal gatherings pampering is indulged unabashedly.

In one such trip to an old associate's office, I was welcomed and as conversation picked up, the topic of food sat squarely in our discussion. My ears pricked up on mention of traditional values of food which are reminders of wise adages of grandmothers' and their fetish for nutritious and wholesome food! I am one for such food and love to have a traditional thaali of lentil curries, vegetables, pickles, salads, etc. very much like my paternal uncle, who insisted on having a thaali EVERYDAY that befitted a royal spread. Anxious about my fast paced lifestyle and even more unpredictable working hours, he insisted that come hail or storm, stop all work and eat properly in a relaxed environment. I have been an obedient niece.

Our conversation grew warmer when a steaming cup of coffee was served to me and along with it was a plate of interesting mix of tea breads, peppercorn and pumpkin bread. I was pleasantly surprised. One bite, and I knew it has been ages since I had tasted something as exotic and authentic as this. The best bakers in my neighbourhood seemed like novice. The talk veered to bakes, spreads and dips and then the secret spilled out, bakes and spreads was a new venture launched by Home for Food Traditions by my friend. I was taken to the glossy slick kitchen where assorted breads were attractively arranged in rows of baskets for dispatched to the new and growing clientele. I silently made up my mind to add my name in the list before I bid adieu. Am an ardent fan of the innovative breads and spreads of HFT and advise you to try out some. You certainly are bound to come back for more.

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