When I got the invite to attend a special event that would explore new perspectives on éclairs with celebrated pastry chef Johnny Iuzzini at Le Meridien, I decided to let my taste buds do the thinking.
As part of the hotel's culinary program, Eclairs Diaries, Chef Iuzinni has been creating eclairs inspired by locations all around the world. From the maple and bacon to Texan honey pecan to the Dulce de leche eclair,Iuzinni fuses local flavours into his unique creations. 
It's not everyday you have a good looking, tattooed, motorcycle-riding chef give you a masterclass on how to create the perfect Eclair with blueberry compote and thickened honey cream that filled the pastry shell from end to end. We also got to sample Chef Iuzinni's Indian inspired creations created in partnership with Le Meridien. I especially loved the Ginger Jaggery version - the sharpness of the ginger beautifully complimenting the sweet earthiness of jaggery. Another favourite of mine was the Hazelnut Tamarind Eclair, even though I couldn't taste the tartness of the tamarind, I loved its smooth chocolatey taste infused with the smokiness of hazelnut.
Le Meridien Delhi will now feature Clotted Cream Kalakand, Coconut Jaggery Cardamom and Rose Cardamom to unlock the flavours of Delhi and Kochi respectively.
If this has gotten your tastebuds tickling, you know where to head!
Not much of a fan of chocolate or even sweets... People tell me I'm a fool and missing out on so much but somehow all I can think of is spicy and tangy food items, over and over again without any room for chocolates or sweets or dessert!
ReplyDeleteYou have no idea how lucky you are. So many calories that you don't have to burn!
DeleteI would rather have the chef.. thank you!! :-D
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Hahahaha..as if that was an option :p
DeleteA lip smackng post but the irony is one gets these kind of invites when one is watching the calories and never during the time when body can indulge in sinful eating, Purba! Looks like next stop for you is a feature in 'Brunch' in place of 'Rude Food' from Vir Sanghvi:)
ReplyDeleteArre Rahul jee, apke moonh mein Lindt chocolate for that thought :p
DeleteWhat is life without chocolates, cheese and cherries.The ginger jaggery combo sounds exotic. Something unusual.
ReplyDeleteIt was actually quite nice.
DeleteNot fair at all, blogging about all these lovely eclairs and posting their pics as well. Now I cannot resist having that extra helping of dessert along with lunch :)
ReplyDeleteGo ahead Jairam, indulge yourself :D
DeleteOooh, the eclairs look delish :) And you'd do rather well as a food critic, me thinks.
ReplyDeleteOnly if you promise to click those photos for me!
DeleteGinger Jaggery is my favourite for ages now. I even baked a granola bar inspired by this GJ Eclairs :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are a goddess, Sangeeta.
DeleteWHY DONT I EVER GET INVITED TO SUCH EVENTS?
ReplyDeleteI need this in my life!
Come to Delhi, babeh.
DeleteNext time I will try this out in Cochin.
ReplyDeleteYou must!
DeleteIndia-inspired eclairs?! What will they think of next?! I'm more of a purist, which is why I never touch a McTikka Burger...or a McDonald's burger for that matter!! :D
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't have Eclairs :p
DeleteDamn the calories for such lovely dish
ReplyDeleteThat's my mantra for a perfect weekend.
DeleteI will go for the Motorcycle( is it Harley) . Tattoo , Chef and the remaining Eclairs you can take.
ReplyDeleteOk jee.
DeleteSuch an interesting event and even more interesting food.The ginger jaggery definitely sounds very tempting !
ReplyDeleteWait till I tell you about the spicy Goan curries we had at Goa Bhavan for lunch :p
DeleteWow...... Yummy!!!
ReplyDeletea bit difficult for me mam, living 4000 miles away.. maybe you can courier me some now :) yummyliscioussssssssssss
ReplyDeletePurba mam.. How are you .. heres wishing you and everyone around you a very merry christmas and a happy new year...
Bikram's
Wish you a splendid 2015, Bikram :-)
DeleteYour description and the photographs is making me crave those delicious eclairs! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteThey were delicious.
DeleteYour yummy post has made me hungry despite having dinner. I love sweets and chocolates. India inspired eclairs, i will love it.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a sweet tooth. I have a sweet jaw.
DeleteGive me eclairs any day. The mouth watering sensations rolling inside and swirling inside the tongue. Such a sensual experience. I tasted one of the best eclairs at Trident, Gurgaon. Yummy:)
ReplyDeleteFunny! I live in Gurgaon and have yet to try their Eclairs.
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