Foodhall celebrates Health & Wellness festival in August

National, August 2015: Motivation comes in many forms. Maybe it’s the inspirational poster on the kitchen wall, that weekly date with a running buddy, or simply going the Vegan way and learning how to cook them at home. Want to know where the health lovers are pumping up their proteins this monsoon? Head to Foodhall – India’s premium lifestyle food superstore for their Health & Wellness festival! The store is set to offer the latest in healthy living products, cooking demos, free workshops, fostering its patrons to celebrate a healthy life. The festival begins from 5th August to 5th September 2015 across all Foodhall stores in India.

A BRIGADE OF SUPERFOODS AT FOODHALL
Foodhall is synonymous with superfood. Packed with rich and powerful nutrients, this month Foodhall introduces superfood such as Cacao Nibs, Spirulina, Matcha powder, Kale Chips along with the existing range of Chia Seeds, Avocados, Goji Berries etc.

FOR OUR LIVE KITCHEN WORSHIPPERS
Healthy yet delicious, Foodhall’s live kitchen will make your mornings nutrition-savvy. Hop on to healthy breakfast habit with Mixed Berry Yogurt Parfait, Peach & Cinnamon Yoghurt Parfait, Coconut & Lime Parfait (dairy free), Vanilla Chai Chia Pudding and Chocolate Raspberry Chia Pudding. For those evening hunger pangs, Foodhall adds variety of snacks like Baked Sweet Potato chips, Baked Beetroot Chips, homemade granola such as Cranberry Almond & Walnut Granola, Blueberry Flax & Chia Seed Granola and Blueberry Hazelnut & Pinenut Granola. Boost up your energy with delectable energy balls such as Coconut & Raw Cacao balls and Raw Ginger & date balls at Foodhall.

FOR THE LOVE OF BREAD
Following a low-carb diet doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite sandwiches or morning toast. You just have to make a few swaps for your regular slices of bread. Foodhall has introduced range of gluten-free, sugar-free breads, Walnut Almonds & Oats bread, Gluten-free Pizza Base, Multigrain Bread which are extremely rich in fibre.

SETTING THE TREND OF ON-THE-GO HEALTHY SNACKS
Thank Foodhall later. Those days when we are completely occupied with work and cannot focus on our eating habits, Foodhall brings varied healthy on-the-go food options such as Vegetable Sticks with Mint Greek Yoghurt, Whole Wheat Pita Chips with Carrot Hummus and Raw Zucchini Noodles to keep your diet in check. If you are a salad lover, Foodhall is whipping out some delicious Salad in a Jar options for you such as Seven Layer Grain & Vegetable Salad with Basil Vinaigrette, Sprouts Salad in a Buttermilk Dressing and Lean Chicken Salad with Creamy Salsa Dressing.

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Foodhall Hosts a Festival of Middle Eastern Cuisine

Foodhall, the premium lifestyle food superstore by Future Group transports its food connoisseur to the wonders of Middle Eastern culture unveiling a month long festival in all the six Foodhall stores across the country. The ultimate gourmands’ paradise, Foodhall recreates the magic of authentic Middle Eastern aromas and flavors (that includes Morocco, Israel, Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, precisely the entire Gulf region) through a sumptuous spread of fresh dips, delectable breads, succulent kebabs and shawarmas. From Syrian specialties like shish kebab, stuffed zucchini, kibbeh and hummus to Lebanese meaty kebabs, sweet desserts like baklava and basbousa, to Morocco and Israel’s most famous product - the Shawarma, Foodhall has it all at this Middle Eastern festival.

STRIKING SIMILARITY BETWEEN MIDDLE-EASTERN CUISINE & INDIAN CUISINE

An unrivalled culinary expedition of flavors from the Middle East, the mouth-watering delicacies draw striking similarities between Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Meats & minced lamb too are cooked and stuffed with spices, laced with just enough flavor to be as exotic and piquant as Indian cuisine. The hors d’oeuvres like Labneh Fatayer and Spinach Fatayer (which are a type of samosas) will be available at all Foodhall stores.

STAPLES FROM MIDDLE EAST

It’s time to prepare the exotic Pilaf, Hummus & Mezze platter at home. Foodhall store is packed with authentic Middle-East staples such as Chickpeas (kabuli chana also called garbanzo beans), fava beans and Akha Masoor dal – a popular in modern-Israeli food.

THE AUTHENTIC MIDDLE EAST OILS

Olive oil is extremely popular ingredient in the Middle East as olive trees are grown in abundance. From dips to rice dishes, tagines and vegetables - the Middle East cuisine uses some or the other form of olive oil. From flavored olive oil to popular Moroccan Argan oil, find them all under the arcade of Foodhall.

LIVE KITCHEN AT FOODHALL

With innovation being the driving force behind Foodhall, the live kitchen at the stores will introduce unique dips and batters for the Middle Eastern Festival – Harissa, Harissa Mayonnaise, Moutabel, Muhammara, Sumac, Pine nut Greek Yogurt, Jalapeno & Olive Hummus, Falafel batters like Herb Green Falafel, Harissa Falafel. The live kitchen will showcase the art of tagine cooking as well which will enthrall the walk-in patrons every day with the interactive cooking sessions.

FROM BAKERY & PATISSERIE

The ambrosial bakery counters across Foodhall stores will offer flatbread which is integral in making Lebanese pizza, shawarma wrap etc. Adding to the basket of innovative offerings is the pastries section that brings the best from the Middle East, like Caramel date fingers, Basbousa, Mohallabia, chocolate drop and fig cookies. The meat section boasts of the newly added Harissa marinated chicken breast, Shish taouk, Lamb Meshwi.

SPICE BAZAAR

The Middle Eastern region is very popular for its aromatic spices. Foodhall will offer an array of spices like Sumac, Zahtaar, Ras-al-Hanout, Dukkah, the hummus mix, shawarma mix, thyme, mint, oregano, rose petals to its consumers from the ASA counter.

AT THE FMCG SECTION

Catering to the needs of a well travelled foodie, the FMCG section is all set to fulfill all requirements by offering excellent quality Couscous, Harissa, Falafel kits, Tagine sauces, canned tomatoes as well as tomato pastes that are used in sauces, stews and tagines. The shelves at the FMCG section will also be retailing this year’s Middle Eastern bestsellers, namely Tahini and Harissa Paste

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Foodhall’s Wine and Cheese Festival

It’s a love affair that just refuses to end. From the days of Charlemagne — who ordered local tithes to be paid in Pinot Grigio wines— to General de Gaulle, who voiced the dilemma of “governing a country producing 324 different kinds of cheese”. Wine & Cheese have been together for decades enhancing the world’s gastronomic bliss. Foodhall is all set to showcase the best quality Cheese & Wine from all across the globe to add up to India’s culinary eminence. Soak in the spirit of love with a special wine and cheese festival, as Foodhall helps you pair the wines with an array of cheeses and condiments.

Discover the rarest of rare pairings of wine, cheese and fruits as Foodhall unfurls, the widest assortments to pick, choose and pair, from all over the world under its arcade. From Gouda paired with Merlot, from Parmesan paired with Chianti wine to Double Gloucester paired with Zinfandel wine, Foodhall vows to offer an array of cheeses and wines, this Valentine month!

Experience the sweet ways of saying you care, as the innovative kitchens at Foodhall rustle up whole new range of bakery and patisserie products like Cheddar Cheese scones, Sundried tomato and feta baguette, cheesecake, Apricot and Prune cheesecake Soufflé, Lemon ricotta Cheesecake, to pamper the taste buds of you and your loved ones.

An ambrosial range of freshly baked strawberry cheese cakes, heart shaped cookies, heart shaped macaroons, awaits you, under the warm arcade of Foodhall.

The live kitchen at Foodhall promises great infusions with cheese and wine. An extensive range of dips ranging from the Blue Cheese dip to Cracked Pink Peppercorn & Chive Cream Cheese dip to Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Cream Cheese to Tomato Nigella chutney to Caramelized red onion relish, Foodhall has them all to offer!


Date: All throughout February
Timings: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm
Venue: Foodhall@ DLF PLACE Saket, Foodhall@ DLF Promenade & Foodhall@ Central Mall Gurgaon

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Foodhall presents Italian Food Festival

New Delhi,November, 2014: This November, give your taste buds a treat and explore the diverse range of Italian food, as Foodhall, the ultimate foodies paradise is all set to celebrate the different flavors of Italy. Italian cuisine has always been known for its garlic, its olive oil, and it is all about simplicity and chefs rely on the flavor of some ingredients rather than elaborate preparation to bring out delicious dishes.

Italian cuisine offers a whole world of ingredients--fresh seafood, seasonal veggies, cured meats, beautiful cheeses, savory herbs--prepared in ways from simple to elaborate. Foodhall is all set to impress food lovers with the widest variety, a packed program of demos and all sorts of pairing possibilities under its innovative arcade. Whether it is Pasta, Antipasti, Pizza, cheese or Patisserie, Foodhall has the best of the diverse cuisine of Italy waiting for you.

Putting together the first course of a meal has never been more fun. Choose from a range of delicious dips - sundried tomato pesto, aglio olio, and the delectable smoked aubergine caponata to name a few. Paired with fresh and crusty breads - bruschetta, ciabatta, focaccia, pesto rolls and panini bread, they are guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling. Add a platter of cheese- buffalo mozzarella, scarmoza, provolone, and another of cold cuts-prosciutto, salami, mortadella and you are all set to treat your guests to a sumptuous start to their Italian meal. Ofcourse, you can wow them even more with a selection of black and green olives, capers, and artichoke hearts. For those who prefer a light start to their meal, opt for salads in a jar, the new introduction at Foodhall. Whether it is caprese or panazella, the delightfully layered salads are sure to hit the spot.

Pastas are synonymous to Italian Cuisine in India. Where people are aware of only two to three varieties, Foodhall this month has a range of pastas available at their demo counter such as Spinach fettuccini, Roasted Butternut squash ravioli, Herbed Potato Gnocchi, Classic Spaghetti, Zoodles (zucchini pasta) and many more. Moreover , Foodhall offers a special gluten free pasta . Choose from a wide range of delicious pasta sauces to make mouth watering pasta dishes at home.

When it comes to Pizzas, Foodhall has an array of delightful ingredients to make the perfect pizza that will take you to a lovely café in Rome. That’s not all, pampering your pizza craving will now get easy as Foodhall introduces Chilled pizzas. These pre – packed semi baked pizzas just take a few minutes to be ready.Take a pick from Margherita Pizza , Mediterranean Pizza , Smoked Chicken and Caramelized Onion Pizza or the Pepperoni Pizza.

Olive oil is essential to Italian cooking and Foodhall has the widest range of this cooking medium, be it the garlic infused olive oil, basil infused, chilli infused olive oil and so on.

That’ s not all, for this Italian Food Festival, Foodhall has new additions to the patisserie such as Lemon ricotta,Tiramisu in a jar and Fresh berry cannoli.

The FMCG section is stocked with all the products that have a connection with Italy or are from Italy. From Pasta,Vinegar, to spices, fruits, vegetables , rice available at Italy like risotto, Foodhall has it all.

So head to Foodhall and disocver the different flavors of Italy through out the month.

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