Mumbai had its 9th Bakery Exhibition 2014 from 19th to 21st November, a platform for industry experts to explore the latest and the best. Surprisingly, this was my first experience of the exhibition and it opened up a world of new relationships to explore, get a taste of the best ingredients, equipments and technology being used in industry. In short, it felt like my very own Disneyland.
But a venture is not just about networking and building contacts; it is about relationships, it is about people. In keeping with the ethos of the month, and of Thanksgiving, I want you to take behind the scene, to those wonderful businesses that at some point of time contributed to HeartBakes. I take you to the source where it all begins - Crawford Market, one of the oldest wholesale markets of Mumbai.
But a venture is not just about networking and building contacts; it is about relationships, it is about people. In keeping with the ethos of the month, and of Thanksgiving, I want you to take behind the scene, to those wonderful businesses that at some point of time contributed to HeartBakes. I take you to the source where it all begins - Crawford Market, one of the oldest wholesale markets of Mumbai.
Bustling street of Lohar Chawl, near Crawford Market, Mumbai
I love Mumbai, but Crawford market holds special meaning for me. I have come to love the bustling, make-your-own-way, zealous spirit of the city, which just gets magnified in this particular part. Brimming with character and commerce, this area simply grows on you. This time of the month is ideal to visit the market, when you can feel the anticipation of Christmas (and the business that it would bring) and yet the frenzy hasn’t reallyyet begun.
I present to you below some of those businesses in this area from where HeartBakes continues to source its baking related supplies.
I present to you below some of those businesses in this area from where HeartBakes continues to source its baking related supplies.
| Saria Stove, Lohar Chawl The first time I entered this 250 square feet shop, I was in awe. It is a paradise for bakers, hoteliers, leading restaurateurs & chefs in the city, with its wide range of kitchenware, crockery and specialised tools. This 90-year old family business has grown tremendously over the years. In fact, Mr. Shabbir & Mr. Aliasgar Saria, the third and fourth generation owners of Saria Depot Stove have in pipelines to shift to a much bigger space soon. We wish them all the best for their future!  Aliasgar Saria, with his father, Mr. Shabbir Saria Royal Dry Fruits, Crawford Market One of the busiest corners of the market, HeartBakes sources all its dry fruits from this shop. They house the best of the imported and local dry fruits, right from raisins, dried blueberries, figs, pecans to hazelnuts, blackcurrants and walnuts. You name it, and they have it!  Royal Dry Fruits, Crawford Market | New Arife Lamould, Crawford Market Arife is the one-stop destination for baking related goodies in Mumbai. Don’t be misled by their shanty small cubicled shop in Crawford. It’s a storehouse of ingredients, cake decorating & chocolate making supplies.  Arife Lamould, Crawford Market Continental Stores, Crawford Market For me, this is the go-to place for fresh yeast, but they are also suppliers for bread improvers, cake gels, emulsions, seasonings and flavours.  Continental Stores, Crawford Market |
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