I love it when I discover that I still have presents left over from Christmas. Like this exciting French goody box that looks like a child’s book of Fairy Tales. It’s got 11 limited edition mini jars of fruit spreads and one of honey. The box is titled ‘12 Days of Christmas’ and, as the old carol goes, it’s got a Partridge in a Pear Tree on the lid. My warm and caring friend Khushnum Dastur of LA who gave it to me is a hell of a home patissier and baker, and probably knew my taste buds were jaded with the jams and marmalades of Kissan and Mala’s that I have been consuming over the years. It’s not that I don’t care for them. They are exceptionally good. But beyond Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple and Mixed Fruit jams, and Orange marmalade, which I have in turn, there’s nothing to look forward to. Now, oh my, there’s a wide choice with such exotic combinations like Apricot and Peach; Cherry with Elderflower; Chestnut and Orange; Fig with Cardamom; Grapefruit and Dragon Fruit; Rhubarb and Strawberry; Mango,
Raspberry and Lime; Plum with Spice; and Orange with Grapefruit. I don’t know which jar to open first. Interestingly, the manufacturer of ‘12 Days of Christmas’ is Bonne Maman, a reputed French brand of jam, marmalade, compotes, desserts, cakes, and biscuits. Bonne Maman means Grandmother. And the company claims its spreads are made with ingredients found in a home kitchen and with the love and traditional experience of a
grandmother. I can’t wait to find out.
About Mark Manuel
The above thoughts/content has been proudly copied from the wall of Sir Mark Manuel. Being interviewing almost every role model of this country and going stronger each day. Mark Manuel is a respected Mumbai editor, writer, and columnist.
With over three decades of journalism in leading publications. This includes the Free Press Journal, Times, Dainik Bhaskar, Mid-Day, and Afternoon. He is famous for his brilliant pen interviews. He himself is a TEDx speaker.
Further
His interviews have been featured in several leading media houses. They include the Hindustan Times, Huffington Post, BBC, and Network 18. Almost every famous person has been interviewed by him in the country from Mother Teresa to Muhammad Ali. His first book is just out. It’s titled Moryaa Re! It is a crime thriller that is perhaps the country’s first police procedural. He began his career covering crime. And in a tribute to his experience and knowledge of this beat.
Several distinguished officers of the Mumbai Police and its Crime Branch collaborated with him to make this book possible. Amitabh Bachchan wrote the forward in a statement of friendship for Mark Manuel and admiration for his work.
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