As the (real) story goes, back in 1920 a pastry chef named Carmine di Fiore of Italy was preparing an almond cake to serve to three American gangsters who had come to Capri, and probably in his haste, he forgot to add flour. Representational image generated with AI tool But to his pleasant surprise, theContinue reading "The Story of the Flourless Cake and Three Bandits"
Oak Barrels at KRSMA Estates
Blossoming like a Fine Wine
Where did your name come from? My name came from a dream which my maternal Aunt had after I was born. And so instead of getting a longish name as per our community traditions, I got a beautiful one: Mukul. Source: Names Look The above was all I knew about the origin of my nameContinue reading "Blossoming like a Fine Wine"
Fine Dining
Australian vs Indian Wine
Pursuing my Wine Passion
What motivates you? Today’s prompt is just three words “What motivates you” however it’s the most difficult one for me till now. Here are my thoughts on this. Sometimes I feel that motivation naturally comes to humans. One can say that we are inherently made up that way. I means imagine the world we liveContinue reading "Pursuing my Wine Passion"
Two Styles of Champagne
My Top Ten Favourite Wine Movies
What are your top ten favorite movies? Preface Today’s prompt made me relive my wine journey so far, since watching wine movies/ documentaries has been a constant activity with me from the time I started pursuing my passion for wines. Cinematic Liberty Since we are talking movies so I too have indulged in a sprinkleContinue reading "My Top Ten Favourite Wine Movies"
Black Coat Wine Dinner
The Joys of Creative Writing
What do you enjoy most about writing? It is said or rather I personally believe that you get pleasure out of writing something twice. Once it is when you finish writing it, which gives a feeling contentment and achievement. And the second time is when you read it yourself soon after you have completed writingContinue reading "The Joys of Creative Writing"