Dream + Working on Ideas + Belief = Reality

It finally happened! My exhibition finally materialized yesterday, on the tenth of October 2009 (for the records and so I won't forget)! It was a lot of fun, there were tons of cool folks around and I even met an ex-classmate of Sonali's, Leona Rodrigues, who was also sharing my stall along with her partner, Sangeeta who is a Wiccan (Ooooh!). They were selling a lot of outsourced stuff from artisans over India like proper junk-jewelry, luck-charms and these cool bath salts. I bought a funky orange necklace from them! :) Priya Dutt was there along with her very HOT husband, never knew he looked like that before. My mom said she saw VJ Juhi but I didn't get to see her! :(

Initially, not many folks bought anything from me, no one seemed interested as such, the crowd picked up a little after three o' clock. My first customer was a little cute and chubby girl with braces who kept saying, 'Cute!' as she browsed through my wares. She bought a Shell Necklace for Rs.60! After that, had to wait a while before others bought anything. Then someone bought an anklet and a coaster.. Val showed up with Shruti and Jennifer, that's when my friends started coming in! Andrea, Fads, Corny, Amanda, Ranvijay, Mi, Sonali etc.. They made quite a few purchases from my stall, but of course! Random people picked up a few of my wares here and there. Handed out my visiting card to all the important folk and those interested in my wares and for future purposes! :) Many people liked my hand-painted coasters so I intend to make some more and sell them in sets and I can't wait to start working on them. Also, what was surprising that many seemed to like the papier mache Bangles I made even though they looked more from the Stone-Age so intend to work on that too and make them more rustic and cooler! Managed to miss break-even point by a 500 Rs. margin but all in all, Great Experience, Learned loads and inspired to create a whole lot more creative stuff and I've got many new ideas to expand Rosecraft! Very excited. Here's to me! *Clink*

Top 5 Meals For a True-Blue Foodie

Are you a foodie? Do you love chicken enough that you want to indulge in its deliciousness? Here are five chicken meals in Mumbai that I have found to be very worthy and completely lip-smackable. Try them out, yourselves!

1. Chicken Steak with Mushroom Sauce: You can eat this delectable delight at Candies Outlets at Bandra. Not only is the mushroom sauce to die for, it’s the sautéed veggies that are scrumptious too. It’s all served on a platter along side fries and a complimentary salad of your choice (Chicken Potato/Chicken Macaroni/Garden Salad). Priced at 100 Rs., it’s definitely affordable.

2. Chicken Shawarma at Piccadilly’s: How many times have you felt that you haven’t tasted the Middle-eastern goodness of a Shawarma in Bombay? Fear not, I have the place for you at Piccadilly’s on Colaba Causeway. It’s the next best place after the Middle East that transpires the awesome Lebanese flavor through their shawarma. Their garlic sauce is pretty great too and you can keep dipping your pickled veggies in it!

3. Roast Chicken at Café Mondegar (Colaba Causeway): This meal has got it all. Equipped with sautéed veggies in a mouth-watering sauce, this leg of roast chicken will pack you with a punch. It is served with fries and a loaf of toasty garlic bread alongside the chicken. Mm-mmm!

4. Spinach Chicken Garlic Pizza from Santino’s, In Orbit Mall: This very unique pizza flavoring and topping is fantastic, the moment you take a bite, your mouth fills your senses with the rich flavors of the garlic and the yummy chicken pieces and makes you wanna chomp your way through the experience. You can also opt for a Slice and Fries Meal Combo if that’s the way you like it!

5. Mama’s Steak Burger at Mama Mia’s: This has to be the juiciest and very satisfying burger in all of Bombay! Strategically placed chicken steak in sauce between the breads and crunchy veggies and a side platter of yummy fries, it truly is delicious. (Note: Do try the cheese garlic bread topped with chicken as a side-starter, too, its food that makes you feel good).

If your tummy feels a little stuffed after it all, here’s the best part: work it out! Because all of these places are either located next to a promenade or at malls where you have to walk a bit before you get to your car and home. Do check them out when you need a new place to eat from your regular haunts and revel in its feel-good awesomeness!