Homemade Luscious Cakes For All Occasions

By Vrinda

July 15, 2020

fresh-cakes-3

fresh-cakes-2

fresh-cakes-1

fresh-cakes-8

fresh-cakes-7

fresh-cakes-6

fresh-cakes-4

Image Source: Fresh Cakes

Stressed spelled backwards are desserts and these homemade cakes, baked with love from Fresh Cakes can put a smile on your face any time!

There is something about home-baked cakes that make them so special. Fresh Cakes is one such local brand that is bringing simple, tasty and no-fuss cakes to Chennaites. It was started in 2017 by self-taught home baker Zoheb Anser. Within a span of just 10 months, they managed to get a good following of loyal customers who absolutely love their cakes. Inspired by his mother’s modest orange cake, he wanted to bring the concept of home-baked cakes to the market.

Their Instagram page is filled with decadent cakes that will definitely make your tummy rumble! In unique flavours like rose milk, masala chai, fig & honey to the traditional one’s like chocolate, lemon and orange, these guys have something on their menu that can satisfy everyone.

Their promise to you is rich cakes baked with the use of fresh and exotic ingredients. Have a celebration like a birthday coming up or is it your parents’ anniversary? How about ordering some cake from Fresh Cakes to make their day!

They are open to orders all week and request for them to be made in advance. Their payment gateway is also easy and simple.

Fresh Cakes allows you to be the boss of how you want your cakes to be delivered promptly to you.

When is a good time to eat cake, you ask? Fresh Cakes themselves have put together a comprehensive list for you. Also, do you REALLY need a reason to get yourself a slice! 😉

Order these family-made, luscious beauties today!

Order Now

Amp Your Fashion With The City’s Most Stylish Designer Boutiques

By Raaghavi Senthil

February 26, 2021

It is quite natural for a visitor and even a seasoned inhabitant of Chennai to get lost in the magic of Chennai’s Kanjeevarams, filter coffees, sambhar-vada, and beaches. But not many are aware of this side of Chennai that bustles with sartorial innovation and energy! Did you know that Chennai has a vibrant and exclusive fashion scene? Well, you do now. Sit back and let us take you on a tour of the city’s best designer boutiques.

1. Anokhi

As pioneers of the infamous hand block printing from the beautiful Pink City, Anokhi imbibes a truly versatile and colorful selection of clothing. With its ingenious blend of the traditional and the contemporary, Anokhi has carved its way into Chennai’s block of sought-after designer boutiques.

Image Source: Anokhi

View Instagram

2. Amethyst

Did you know that one of Chennai’s best cafes has a quaint upstairs neighbor that concocts beautiful attire for the city’s finest? Surrounding by a blooming garden, now you can choose from a range of Indian and contemporary design in clothing, jewelry and elevating accents for your home.

Image Source: Amethyst

View Instagram

3. Collage

Beautifully curated in 2014 to embrace marvelous wearable luxury, Collage is designed for an audience that looks beyond mainstream names. True to its name, this reputed designer boutique is home to a wide array of collections from designer kingpins like Tarun Tahiliani and Manish Arora.

Image Source: Collage

Shop Now

4. Evoluzione

This one’s another multi-label wonder right in the heart of the city. If you’ve got glamour on your mind, this is the place to be. It’s the one-stop destination constantly evolving its sartorial expression with India’s best designers to give back new-age modern designs to its clients.

Image Source: Evoluzione

Shop Now

5. Diadem

What better way to bring your best game than with a stunning customized piece from this timeless designer boutique? Gowns brimming with stunning sequins, bright laces and elegant studs, Diadem is a perfect choice for grand receptions, engagements and birthday parties.

Image Source: Diadem

View Instagram

6. Kalpadruma

Rustic, stylish, and edgy Bohemian pieces adorn this chic designer store. If this screams your style, make sure you give it a look! Contemporary and traditional textiles that spark the Indian heritage, Kalpadruma is your cup of coffee for intricately hand woven stellar pieces of clothing.

Image Source: Kalpadruma

View Instagram

7. Mokshaa

Every fashionista worth their salt knows that Mokshaa is among the best contemporary boutiques in Chennai with a stunning range of ethnic wear on offer. Sophisticated yet gorgeous ethnic clothing makes Mokshaa one of the most authentic and trusted choice that amplifies the ‘new fashionista’ in you.

Image Source: Mokshaa

View Instagram

That’s our list, but the choice is yours! – For the Queen in you!

By Hand From The Heart Pop-Up: Mark Your Calendars!

By Sweta Parija

September 23, 2021

By Hand From The Heart
Date: 25th September 2021
Venue: Hanu Reddy Residences, Poes Garden

Nothing is better than an indulgent experience in the midst of our usual mundane lives. People of Chennai can finally step into a world of feel-good experience at the exclusive ‘By Hand From The Heart’ Pop-up which is the 30th edition of a collective in-person makers market along with interesting food workshops.

All set to open its doors on 25th September, the new pop-up will be the grand culmination of many brands that promote conscious clothing, handcrafted jewelry, stationery collections, tableware designs, organic food, beautiful home decor, and much more at one single destination.

It will be a huge display of 31 homegrown brands and artisanal stories from cities like Indore, Thane, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Auroville, and Chennai.

TPM Recipe 6 Blog Slide (1)

TPM Recipe 6 Blog Slide (2)

TPM Recipe 6 Blog Slide (3)

TPM Recipe 6 Blog Slide (4)

TPM Recipe 6 Blog Slide (5)

TPM Recipe 6 Blog Slide (6)

TPM Recipe 6 Blog Slide (7)

TPM Recipe 6 Blog Slide (8)

TPM Recipe 6 Blog Slide (9)

TPM Recipe 6 Blog Slide (10)

TPM Recipe 6 Blog Slide (11)

Image Source: Byhand From the Heart

Brands that are going to be a part of the Makers market community are Completely Jarred (Chennai), Zishta (Chennai & Bangalore), Oh Scrap (Chennai), Murtle (Hyderabad), Scentfolio (Mumbai), Studio VAM (Indore), Yellow Tent (Chennai), AMAR KOSA (Bangalore), Flames Of The Forest (Bangalore), Hydes Studio (Chennai), Umang (Chennai), Hashtag Azhagi (Bangalore), 1231 Studio (Hyderabad), The Jewellery Project (Bangalore), La Creations (Mumbai), Azhagi (Chennai) and even more!

Apart from that, the pop-up also offers three workshops based on traditional food cultures and natural food consumption that will enrich your food palette. The three food workshops will be held by Chef Vijhay Ganesh of Maiyam Past Food and coffee brew crafter, Viggnesh of Davrah.

The First Workshop: ‘Food Grammar’

Based on sourcing, cooking, and consumption of indigenous ingredients from the Dravidian region. A dedicated session for 1 hour, Vijhay Ganesh looks into Heirloom ingredients, traditional healers, and food anthropologists to help create delicious and compelling menus.

Image Source: Byhand From the Heart

The Second Workshop: ‘Food Sense’

Again by Chef Vijhay Ganesh, dedicated to helping develop the skills necessary to pick ingredients that really satiate the ‘connoisseurs palette’.

Image Source: Byhand From the Heart

The Third Workshop: ‘Coffee Appreciation’

Dedicated for all coffee lovers, another session by Viggnesh is a tasting session that helps to understand what is true specialty coffee.

Image Source: Byhand From the Heart

Interested people can Book The Food Sessions through WhatsApp.

A pop-up not to be missed! Here you can shop your heart out and support indigenous homegrown labels that are proudly sustainable. This is a never-before opportunity to explore, discover and connect with the makers who introduce products that are all things handmade, sustainable, and artisanal. Entry fee is absolutely free and food workshops are paid.

Make your calendars and keep the date fixed as the pop-up goes live this weekend! See you there soon.