Animal pops

~ Animals on Sticks ~

A party with tiny tots , animal props & food on stick - what else can

lil ones ask for ????

Its a commonly known fact that food just tastes better (or i

should say looks n feels ) better when topped on sticks.

Inspired by cute food , cakes , fudges ,chocolate n of course

Bakerella these little cuties came alive from my sketch pad

to reality at my lil ones animal theme party. No doubt

they were a bit time consuming but definitely worth

all the time & effort. Owing to the omnipresence of cake

at the party I opted for a cookie truffle pop version .

From paws & leaves on floor , from placards to posters , the

party was a hit but the cuties on stick stole the show , the kids

simply loved the treats on sticks. (Although I just couldn't bring

myself to bite their heads off !!! )

Finding a variety of sprinkles, colorful loli sticks , brightest

food colors , colorful candy melts & of course the candy eyes

is not much easy in India . But as always my lil ones high

spirits opened paths for substitutions . I used Kellogg's

chocos for the ears , Cadburys Gems for the nose & white

mint holes for the eyes. To add life to the pops I finally made

the features- eyeballs , nose & mouth with food markers.

Prepare the cookie truffle balls according to the recipe

below.Dip one end of lolipop stick in melted chocolate

& fix into the prepared truffle balls, refrigerate for

10-15 mins.Hold the pops from the stick & dip the ball

in melted chocolate.Gently shake off the excess chocolate.

Quickly place the sprinklers & other decorations. Place on a

florist foam or styrofoam block to set .

Cookie Truffles Recipe for Pops

Ingredients - 250 gms Marie biscuits, 1 tbs powdered sugar , 4tbsp

cocoa powder, 100 gms butter , 1/2 cup milkmaid ( condensed

milk), 100 gms cooking chocolate , finely crushed nuts (opt)

Method- Roughly crush the biscuits by pressing down a rolling pin.

Melt the butter & chocolate in a double boiler & add in the crushed

biscuits & the rest of the ingredients. Mix well & shape into lemon

sized balls . Refrigerate for 6-7 mins. Use as required .

Review- CCD

~Review - Cafe Coffee Day ~

A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness

tasted & time well spent !!

Over the last decade the humble cup of home brewed

beverage has undergone a drastic revolution

and the coffee culture has beautifully taken over the

Indian mass. Cafe Coffee Day is remarkably one of

the trailblazers of this stylish cafe trend....

A lot can happen over a cup of coffee !!!

Owing to some family commitments I had missed the

golden opportunity to attend the unveiling event

of the Mysore Royal ..& by any chance I didn't want to

miss the opportunity of tasting the fresh flavors of

the new food menu. As a part of the invite I chose

the CCD at Shipra Mall for the menu sampling.

The lively ambience of the beautifully lit cafe filled with the

most enchanting aromas of the coffee beans was a perfect

paradise for the coffee lover in me. Mr Asif Ansari ,asst

marketing manager introduced me to the differently

enabled brewmasters & latte artists better known

as the the silent brewmasters ...Like a young child

my eyes were glued to the magical technique of

transforming a cup of coffee into an exquisite

piece of art !!!!

The new menu is a great selection of food items

that can be beautifully summarized as- 'something

to munch on', ' something that is filling ' or

'something that simply satisfies a sweet tooth'...

The foods wonderfully suit the modern consumer.

The Small Eats section is perfect to pamper our going

global taste-buds- the Cheesy Veg Croissant filled

with garden fresh vegetables & a blend of subtly flavored

sauces &cheese offers a wonderful touch of French

delight while the soft yet crunchy ChilliCheese toast

gives the feel of a light heavenly treat . The freshly

baked Chocolate Cookies doused with delicious chocolate

chips are perfect accompaniments to flavorful Latte,

mocha or cappuccino. Hot n spicy veg/chicken puff & the

delectable veg samosa are some more must try items

from this menu.

I simply loved the Tex mex Veg Cheese Sandwich ..

this delicious treat in the Big Eats category is a perfect

mix of Mexican salsa & cheese wrapped in soft bread

topped with cornmeal. My lil one accompanying me was

playing a perfect critique to the Spinach & corn cheese

sandwich- crunchy greens & juicy corns enrobed within

the freshly baked bread was tastier beyond expectations.

Apart from sharing his immense knowledge on coffee

beans & bread doughs Mr Asif told us how a majority of

young coffee lovers crave for the Tandoori Chicken &

Smoked Chicken Sandwiches from this menu .

The humbly prized filler combos starting out for as

low as Rs 59/-are undoubtedly the perfect fillers.

The Sweet treats from the cafe played like little

angels to our visit. 'The Dessert Shot '- which is essentially

a small bite of dessert put together in attractive cups is the

star attraction of the new menu.The luscious & creamy Mango

delight & the rich & smooth Belgian choco shots are great

soothers for the clamoring sweet tooth.These dessert

shots which ooze indulgence with every bite are prized at

just Rs 20/- ...unbelievable !!!The classic Black forest

cake in a cup , the signature oozing chocolate cake-

Indulgence , Nutty Fudge Brownie & Chocolate fantasy

are sure to pamper you in their new avatars.....

Rush into your nearby CCD to treat you taste-buds !!!

This menu is currently available in Delhi NCR &

will be launched in all of the CCD cafes throughout

India phase wise.

A big thanks to Mr Asif , from CCD , Mr Ayush & Ms Anchal

from Madison PR for this delectable evening !!!

All pics (except the first ) courtesy Cafe Coffee Day .

Happy new year

~ Happy New Year 2012 ~

Little Food Junction wishes all its readers a very

happy & prosperous new year .

When it comes to spreading joy among your loved ones ,

there is no better way to do it than with flowers.

Spread the joy of the new year with these quick n

easy fruity floral muffin toppers. Kids would surely

love to ring in the new year with a bang n these

little sweet treats ...

Say it with flowers !!!

Muffin topped with a jam cookie ( Britannia Treat Jim Jam)

on a skewer , green apple wedges (for leaves), red apple

flower, & choco chips.