Baker’s Lounge

Panchkula

Review

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

Wonderful doughnuts by Baker’s Lounge, Panchkula

These very delicious doughnuts are by one the finest bakery shops in Panchkula and Mohali. Step in at any time of the day and you will find great variety of sweet and savory baked rolls and buns ready. It is a place where you can find pastries and pies to curb all your sweet cravings.

They have a great selection of fresh breads to choose from , garlic loaf to multigrain or focaccia , they have it all. The best part of the place is that it is very genuinely priced.

Looking for some warm and super fresh cookies for your evening tea or coffee, this is the right place to be.

Here is a link to the bakery

http://zoma.to/r/120013

Chicken Stroganoff – Home cooking

Chicken in creamy mushroom sauce with herb and pepper rice, recipe by chef Smita Deo, via channel get curried

” Cooking is an expression that crosses boundaries ”

Dates and walnut cake – Home cooking

Whole wheat dates cake, packed with nutrition and flavor

The second best thing about the cake was that it only had the natural sugars of the dates, I did not add any refined sugar

Some nutritional information on dates can be helpful, here it goes:-

• Dates are often associated with desert, their natural sweetness and rich flavours are indeed decadent. This nutritious fruit offers some pretty impressive health benefits.
• Dates are high in polyphenols which are anti-oxidant compounds that protects our body from various ailments. The levels of polyphenols in dates is much higher than most fruits and vegetables.
• Dates contain vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 and B5 as well as vit c. They will not only keep you heathy but energetic too, because they contain natural sugar such as glucose, sucrose and fructose. So, they make a very healthy snack.
• They are loaded with proteins. They help us in staying fit and keeping our muscles strong.
• Dates are rich in selenium, manganese, copper and magnesium, all of these are required for a good bone health and preventing condition like osteoporosis.
• They contain potassium which in return keeps our nervous system in check.
• They are rich in iron.
• Few soaked dates will make your digestive system behave very well. It has high fiber content.
• Vit C and Vit D work on your skin’s elasticity. It keeps your skin smooth and they reduce the signs of ageing from your skin.
• They can be eaten as a snack or included in cereals, porridge, cakes , bread and other dishes.

” Cake baking has to be, however innocently, one of the great culinary scams; it implies effort, it implies domestic prowess, but believe me, it’s easy ”

Egg Bhaji – Home cooking

Yet another recipe by Chef Ranveer Brar – video available oh his youtube channel , love the way one can use boiled eggs and turn them into a dish

” It is the simple, sweet things of life which are the real ones after all ”

Vegetables in hot garlic sauce – Home cooking

A super healthy meal that one must enjoy because of the winter harvest, Recipe by Chef Ranveer Brar

” Cooking demands attention, patience and above all, a respect for the gifts of the Earth. It is a form of worship, a way of giving thanks ”

Broccoli and Almond soup – ” Home cooking “

A hot cup of broccoli and almond soup to warm up yourself in winters, super healthy and tasty

Here are some reasons why you should inculcate broccoli in your diet:

• Broccoli has a reputation as a superfood. It is low in calories but contains a wealth of nutrients and anti- oxidants that support many aspects of human health.
• It is loaded with a wide array of vitamins, minerals, fiber and bioactive compounds.
• Studies have shown that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli may protect against certain types of cancer like- breast, prostrate, gastric/stomach, colorectal , renal/kidney, bladder.
• Eating broccoli may support better blood sugar control in people with diabetes, although the reason is unknown, it may be related to broccoli’s anti-oxidant content. It is also a good source of fiber. Some research indicates that higher intake of dietary fiber is associated with lower blood sugar and diabetic control; both of these factors support a healthy bowel function.
• Nutrients and bioactive compounds in broccoli may slow mental decline and support healthy brain and nervous tissue function.
• Vitamin C is arguably the most essential nutrient for immune function and broccoli is loaded with it. It plays a role in both prevention and treatment of various illness.
• Researches indicate that the sulforaphane found in broccoli may reduce your risk of oral cancer, some of the nutrients present are known to support oral health and prevent dental illness.

” You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces, just good food from fresh ingredients ”

Trifle pudding – ” Home cooking “

A three layer trifle pudding

Recipe inspirations by-

• Home cooking show
• Foodrush.recipe

• On the base is orange cake
• Then vanilla custard
• Fresh strawberries on the custard making it super fresh
• Then adding some orange jelly to add some more texture and flavours to it
• Topped the set jelly with exotic and nutrient rich kiwi

” Cooking is at once one of the simplest and most gratifying of the arts, but to cook well one must love and respect food ”

Orange Cake – ” Home cooking “

Orange Cake,

Orange is among the most popular fruits and can be had as a snack but also as a major recipe ingredient.

Nowadays orange juice is an integral part of a healthy breakfast thus promoting healthy start to the day.

Some nutritional information of oranges : –

• They are an excellent source of Vit- C. One orange offers 116.2% of the daily value of vit-C.
• Vit- C is vital for proper functioning of a healthy immune system.
• Anti-oxidants in oranges fight the signs of ageing.
• Fiber in oranges helps by keeping blood sugar levels under control thereby making oranges a healthy snack for people with diabetes. It has fructose, and can help keep blood sugar levels from rising too high after eating .
• Glycemic Index ( GI ) of oranges is around 40.
• They are a rich source of carotenoid. The vit-A present in them play an important role in keeping eyes healthy.
• Oranges have both soluble and insoluble fiber. This helps in keeping your intestines and stomach functions smooth, preventing irritable bowl syndrome and constipation.

” Cake makes life just a little sweeter ”

Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy new year

Broccoli and egg noodles – Home cooking

Another very wonderful and healthy recipe by Chef Gordan Ramsay, video available on his youtube channel

“ To eat is a necessity , but to eat intelligently is an art ”

Thai fried rice – Home cooking

Thai fried rice with a crispy egg, recipe by youtube channel Marion’s Kitchen

” Cooking all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world , people eat together “