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Category Archives: sweets & mithai

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Valentine’s Day, the Indian foodie way

February 2, 2017by Zoe Perrett Leave a comment

From nifty gifts to fine wine and the all-important winner dinner, spice up your Valentine’s Day celebrations with an Indian twist… The card: Playful Indian’s ‘You’re Baingan Baby’ Anyone with […]

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events, festivals, gifts & products, Indian food, restaurants, sweets & mithai

The Desi Digest: Hot Indian food finds for December

November 30, 2016by Zoe Perrett 8 Comments

Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat – and, in all likelihood, so is the Indian food fan who heeds this month’s guide to all of London’s most […]

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arts and culture, chefs & foodies, events, festivals, gifts & products, guides, healthy, reviews, sweets & mithai
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How to celebrate Diwali in London

October 12, 2016by Zoe Perrett Leave a comment

London’s population might be a mix of genders, religions, casts and creeds, but we are united in an almost-universal love for any excuse to eat, drink and make merry. Diwali offers the […]

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My 5 fave Indian-esque chocolate Easter treats

March 16, 2016by Zoe Perrett 1 Comment

At Easter, it’s easy for Indian food fans to get an ample dose of sugar, spice and all things nice in hot cross bun form. But when it comes to chocolate, those with […]

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The Desi Digest – Hot Indian food finds for March

February 28, 2016by Zoe Perrett 2 Comments

Already marching into March? Much as I can’t Adam & Eve it, yeah we are; and the longer days mean you’ll need more to do and more spice to sustain […]

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Moving forward, looking back – 2015’s best bits & greatest hits

January 7, 2016by Zoe Perrett 2 Comments

We’ve somehow tumbled into 2016 and I’ve been away from the keyboard for a little longer than usual, giving me ample time to reflect on the year that’s whizzed by […]

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The inspiring Indian Christmas gift list

December 12, 2015by Zoe Perrett 1 Comment

It’s that time of year again, and to make Christmas a cracker you should have only the niftiest gifts on your list. From the finest foods to the sartorially splendid, […]

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The Chaat Room – Interviews through Indian Food part 4: Delhish

November 8, 2015by Zoe Perrett 2 Comments

Life is superbly sweet for second-generation British Indian Dipesh Patel. Earlier this year, he founded Delhish – an Oxford-based gourmet emporium specialising in mithai – those myriad, mouthwatering Indian sweet treats whose delights […]

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A Diwali to die for – unbeatable eats, treats and gifts

October 27, 2015by Zoe Perrett 3 Comments

If you’re planning truly decadent Diwali celebrations on 11th November, it’s not enough to simply light up the night with the brightest fireworks in the neighbourhood and ignite a load of […]

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Forget GBBO: Tuck into the best Indian-inspired cake recipes

September 8, 2015by Zoe Perrett 3 Comments

Bingeing on Great British Bake Off and spotting Sari Cakes‘ multi-tiered, heavenly henna-inspired cakes at a recent food fair caused me to ponder a crucial question: is I were to eat a […]

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