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Follow-up, as promised...

Further to this post, I went rummaging.

My stars, it turns out we've got some serious goodies at the back of the cupboard.

They've all been here long enough that @dduane and I will eat well this next week or so, but the first of them, mentioned often by Dracula Daily...

...“We left in pretty good time, and came after nightfall to Klausenburgh. (Cluj) Here I stopped for the night at the Hotel Royale (AFAIK, fictional) I had for dinner, or rather supper, a chicken done up some way with red pepper, which was very good but thirsty. (mem. get recipe for Mina.) I asked the waiter, and he said it was called “paprika hendl” and that, as it was a national dish, I should be able to get it anywhere along the Carpathians.”

...is this one.

This is a standard bung-it-in-the-microwave ready meal (3 mins / 700w, wait 3 mins, eat) but there's no reason why it can't be prettied up a bit.

Taste report: the flavour was creamy, buttery, paprika-y, and entirely pleasant (if there were more of these I would scoff them) and the Nockerl (mini dumplings) were properly al dente and excellent, but it was by no means "thirsty", by which I assume spicy-hot. Okay, it wasn't labelled as such, but it was even milder than any Paprikahendl I've eaten in a restaurant.

I suspect that, like most ready-meals of this kind, including curries and chili-con-carne, its spice level has been dialled down to Avoid Shocking The Customers, though TBH most German / Austrian dishes labelled Scharf, Feurig or Würzig (all meaning spicy or hot) have been lacking in the oomph department, at least for me. (Some haven't, which is always a pleasant surprise.)

I'm going to make my own Paprikahendl in the next while because I got some sweet and hot paprikas from Polonez in Dublin, and right now, DD is in the process of making Paprikaente, based on several Paprikahendl recipes and a couple of duck breasts found at the back of the freezer. I don't know if that's authentic or not, but it smells great and I don't care. :->

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I've suggested in another post why Jonathan Harker found this dish "thirsty".

It wasn't because he he had a wimpy English palate unaccustomed to spicy food - the Edwardian era was familiar with fiery curries from Raj India, and even featured cayenne pepper as a table condiment, complete with its own caddy and (often devil-topped) spoon...

My opinion was that Paprikahendl (Austrian) / Paprikás csirke (Hungarian) was a peasant dish, with the main part of the meal a big dish of noodles or dumplings. Those would be perked up with a sauce based on some elderly chicken which had stopped laying, well-spiced so a little could flavour a lot.

Those noodles have lots of names - nockerln on the packet I posted, also nokoldel, csipetke, spaetzle, tarhhonya and so on - and were what filled people up, with the meat accompaniment more of a relish or seasoning. In the same way, for instance, Yorkshire Pudding used to be served with gravy as a first course, so the second course of meat would go further.

Rice / bread / couscous/ pasta / mian / potatoes / fufu / polenta etc. did the same; many of these are served alongside rich, spicy, buttery etc. dishes and are now suggested as fire extinguishers for "over-hot" foods because the proportions of bland vs rich / spicy have shifted.

Back when, dinner would have been lots of name-the-regional-bland carbohydrate, along with a little bit of over-hot (or -garlicked or -herby or -smoked-bacon / sausagey) protein, which might have tasted excessive alone but would have given flavour to all that bland.

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Side-note: it's another possible reason, besides conspicuous consumption, for lots of spice in (rich people's) medieval dishes; in winter and spring, all that spice would have made smoked / salted / dried meat more interesting.

The business of "spices masked bad meat" is rubbish, and originated as recently as 1939 thanks to historian J.C. Drummond, who didn't know what "green" meant in food context. Green cheese = fresh cheese, green meat = un-aged meat.

Drummond assumed a recipe to change the flavour of "green venison" was to cover that it had gone off. It was in fact meant to tenderise it as if hung a few days in the cold store, but "medieval people were primitive" has always been more acceptable pop history than "medieval people were pretty smart".

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Harker, eating the chicken-and-sauce as The Meal (Stoker doesn't mention accompaniments or Bulk Carbs like noodles, spaetzle, etc. so you'll have to trust me), would have been like someone taking a swig of hot sauce or chomp of chilli pickle and then declaring the entire meal over-spiced or "thirsty", unaware of the proper proportions of What Goes With What.

A hotter, spicier, "thirstier" Paprikahendl would definitely go with a big mound of these little noodles, so I plan to see - and taste - how it'll work.

And how it'll look, too. :->

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Liveblogging the Aubreyad: Book 3, HMS Surprise (part 1)

This one, I made notes on my phone while listening to the audiobook, so we shall see how well I distill them.

The series is hitting its stride now as a series, I think. M&C was kind of oneshottish, no real expectation of continuation; Post Captain was the pleased "oh! i get another one? great!" where he then crammed in three books' worth into one, and now HMS S is "ah. this is a series! Settle this plot down, then." pacing-wise.

So we pick up with politicians wrangling over the aftermath of the previous book, which had seemed to end so tidily and on such a happy note. Of course that is not the end-- there's a series now.

So at the end of the previous book, Jack was one of five captains sharing out a prize of some several million pounds, and this would have made him enormously wealthy and guaranteed his marriage. Of course.

In the opening scene of this one we hear that, legally, Spain had not declared war on Britain at the time, so legally, that money is not prize money, so legally, it should just be kept entirely for the government and not distributed to the sailors and officers who actually did the fighting at all, despite that being the well-established custom of the day. Legally, see, they don't have to hand it out, even though the people who designed the mission, and the people who executed the mission, all felt certain that it was a legit prize at the time and acted accordingly.

Stephen's friend Sir Joseph, head of Naval Intelligence, is arguing that of course it should be prize money, for large numbers of very good reasons, not least that he designed the mission with that in mind.

But the new First Lord of the Admiralty is a civilian politician. And he openly mentions Stephen Maturin's name, despite the fact that Sir Joseph had stressed to him that the man is a confidential agent. The First Lord does not catch the hint. And then he asks who the captains are, and remembers that Jack Aubrey's father is an opposition member in Parliament, and immediately Sir Joseph knows that it's over; this is political wrangling now, and this man will make a decision that harms the national interest and the morale of the service and everything else simply because General Aubrey is a politician he does not like.

So there is no prize money. And Jack is not out of debt. And cannot marry Sophie. And, far far far worse, Stephen's name is now exposed to a crowd of non-confidential people of no particular discretion, particularly marked as a secret agent with knowledge of Spanish affairs.

Anyway-- zooming out from that crackerjack first scene, and it is despite how it sounds, it's really well-told political intrigue with a very good layering of easy-to-understand, easy-to-deplore bullshit (and Admiral Harte gets his shitty little nose in there being a massive hypocrite, have no fear) -- the general situation is thus:

Jack, still in the Lively, is in the Med bottling up the French fleet in Toulon, and is engaged to Sophie-- legally, with all kinds of avaricious wrangles from Mrs. Williams, all the terms and conditions he acquiesced to unprotesting, so that Sophie will legally own most of their joint property. Diana has run off to India with Canning; Stephen has been collecting intelligence on them, though mostly it seems for the purpose of hurting himself with it. Stephen is to go to Minorca to do more intelligence stuff despite the fact that his name has been exposed-- the news will not have reached them, Stephen says coolly, declining to cancel the mission.

The Lively has a schoolmaster to oversee the young gentlemen's lessons. (Prior to being a midshipman, a young gentleman will be expected to have served three years of sea time, with the status of First Class Volunteer; many are listed as servants during this time, and many of them do not actually report to the ship during this time-- entering a friend's son on one's books to say he was on a ship long enough that when he joins he can just start as a midshipman with no waste of time is a perfectly accepted kind of little fraud, very common in Jack's social circles. "Young gentleman" as a category seems to include both the volunteers and rated midshipmen. But the Lively has a number of quite young gentlemen actually aboard, including the five-year-old [or, seven. he was five in the previous book but in this book, some weeks later, he is now seven] son of one of the lieutenants, as he came home from a voyage to find his wife dead and no family remaining to care for the child, so the little boy has been onboard ever since. Apparently Babbington may actually have still been a volunteer during some of the events of Master and Commander, but of course this is not consistently represented. I fully support an author doing whatever the hell he wants with timelines, and it is absolutely consistent with the inconsistency of historical records, LOL.)

Anyway-- Jack also actually went to sea as a volunteer very young, and the ship he was on did not have a competent schoolmaster, so he has suffered his entire life from not a very good education. He is sitting in on the young gentlemen's lessons ostensibly because he is concerned for them and wants to ensure they learn what they must, but in practice, he is taking advantage of this opportunity to get a proper thorough grounding in his own education, belatedly, and is thereby unlocking a real true love of mathematics, heretofore only instinctively guessed-at.

The Lively has seen long prior service in the South Pacific, and as such has a number of Asian crew members aboard. (So we do now see the word Chinaman occur, which unlike Indiaman does refer to humans, but is used as a neutral descriptor; I will nevertheless henceforth be avoiding its use, though to be fair I think it only occurs once in the book anyway.) Jack is pleased with the Chinese and Malayan crewmen, largely, as they all are unfailingly polite and have a number of useful skills, and are excellent seamen. But he finds out during an elaborate cutting-out expedition that many of them had formerly been pirates; they slaughter their opponents with absolutely stunning efficiency in a quite practiced manner despite how little combat the Lively itself has seen.

They make for Minorca to pick up Stephen but he does not make the rendezvous. Another Catalan man appears, and says Stephen has been taken, and is being tortured by the French in Port Mahon. Jack knows the city. With the Catalans, he sets up a rescue mission, and frees the prisoners, burns the house (coincidentally, the house where Captain and Molly Harte used to live), and rescues Stephen, who has had all his fingernails pulled out and has been stretched on a rack. (Touchingly, he has hallucinated Jack coming in to rescue him before, and so when it truly happens, is surprisingly calm, mistaking it for another hallucination.) It is a taut little action, badass as fuck. The officers of the Lively are disappointed when Jack won't take them, but this is not an official sanctioned expedition and there will be no glory, no report, no credit, no advancement of career-- it is simply a pragmatic necessity, and he wants only people who know the ground (his own people, Killick and Bonden) plus enough to pad out the numbers to make it work, so he takes those of the Chinese and Malay pirates who choose to volunteer, since this is just the ticket for them. (All of them volunteer.)

(A side note. The Catalan who helps them is named Joan. The audiobook narrator pronounces this Catalan man's name, which in Spanish would be Juan, and is pronounced the same, as the English woman's name Joan. Come on Simon. I believed in you.)

They get Stephen and get out, and we resume the tale in England with Stephen staying at an inn in Portsmouth. The Lively has been handed back over to her real captain, Hammond, at Gibraltar.

Jack is immediately arrested for debt as he tries to get the invalid Stephen into a carriage to go from Portsmouth to London, so off he goes to a sponging-house, hero or no; he goes quietly and resignedly. Sir Joseph Blaine is shocked to hear that heroic Jack is imprisoned; he had arranged for at least a consolation, an ex gratia payment, for the captains who were denied prize rights over the Spanish treasure, but it comes out that the agent has been slow in paying it out, and Jack is helpless without it. Blaine resolves to see it settled, at least, and does-- Jack is released. At least provisionally; there are other debts.

Sir Joseph, in his gratitude for Stephen's rescue, gets Jack another ship-- HMS Surprise, on an errand to carry an emissary to Kampong. It's a good long mission in a lovely ship (in which Jack served as a midshipman long ago), and he hopes it will give Jack's affairs time to settle.

Stephen turns to Bonden, asking him to write a letter for him, since his hands are so injured, and it comes out abruptly that Bonden is illiterate.

'Bonden,' cried Stephen, 'take pen and ink, and write -' 'Write, sir?' cried Bonden. 'Yes. Sit square to your paper, and write: Landsdowne Crescent - Barret Bonden, are you brought by the lee?' 'Why, yes, sir; that I am - fair broached-to. Though I can read pretty quick, if in broad print; I can make out a watch-bill.' 'Never mind. I shall show you the way of it when we are at sea, however: it is no great matter - look at the fools who write all day long - but it is useful, by land. You can ride a horse, sure?' 'Which I have rid a horse, sir; and three or four times, too, when ashore.'

Bonden takes the message on foot, and goes and fetches Sophie and Pullings, Sophie to write the letter from Stephen to Jack, and Pullings to carry it. This allows them to arrange for Sophie to come along to the rendezvous, so that she can see and speak to Jack briefly without her mother's knowledge. Jack had tried to release her from the engagement when his renewed troubles with debt became apparent, but she wished to refuse, but could not speak to him directly about it, so this is their chance.

She sneaks out at night and goes in the coach with Stephen, and there gets a half an hour (well, forty-five minutes; Stephen with the timepiece is soft-hearted) of conversation with Jack before they must part ways, her to go home and sneak back in to her house, Stephen and Jack to go on to the Surprise, waiting in Plymouth.

The Surprise makes her way off around the world, saddled with a moderately ineffectual but amiable first lieutenant named Hervey who has influential friends, and a second lieutenant named Nicolls who is inoffensive if clearly suffering from major depression, but with Tom Pullings as the third lieutenant, competent and familiar. They are becalmed awhile, and Jack teaches Stephen to swim-- badly, but at all, which is an accomplishment.

'Did you see me?' [Stephen] cried as Jack came nearer. 'I swam the entire length: four hundred and twenty strokes without a pause!' 'Well done,' said Jack, swinging himself into the boat with an easy roll. 'Well done indeed.' Each stroke must have propelled Stephen a little less than three inches, for the Surprise was only a twenty-eight gun ship, a sixth-rate of 579 tons - the kind so harshly called a jackass frigate by those not belonging to her. 'Should you like to come aboard? Let me give you a hand.'

Some of the men get scurvy. They run short of supplies and are down to eating rats, which they euphemistically term "millers" out of absurd delicacy. Stephen has pet rats, he is feeding them madder as an experiment.

They find St. Paul's Rocks, where Stephen begs to be put ashore for a moment to study the birds. Jack declines, as it is Sunday and one cannot ask the men to work on Sunday, but the second lieutenant Nicolls volunteers to take him over in the little rowboat for a few hours.

A sudden squall damages the ship and washes poor depressed Nicolls away, along with the little boat; Stephen survives, but is stranded, and the Surprise driven away by the wind. Some undefined time later (two days?), Babbington comes in the barge with Bonden and others rowing double-banked in a great hurry straight into the eye of the wind where the ship herself could not come, certain the Doctor must be dead but hoping against hope to find him. They do, alive, and bring him back to the ship.

Stephen claims that the extreme heat on the shelter-less rock has worked miracles on his torture-twisted tendons.

'I wish you joy of your rescue, Doctor,' said Mr Atkins, the only man aboard who was not pleased to see the barge return: Stephen was attached to the mission in an artfully vague capacity, and the envoy's instructions required him to seek Dr Maturin's advice; Mr Atkins's advice or indeed presence was nowhere mentioned and he was consumed with jealousy. 'May I fetch you a towel or some other garment?'- with a look at Stephen's scrofulous shrunken belly. 'You are very officious, sir; but this is the garment in which I shall appear before God; I find it answers pretty well. It may be termed my birthday suit.' 'That has choked the bugger off,' said Pullings to Babbington, just above his breath, out of a motionless face. 'That is one in his bleeding eye.'

During Stephen's absence, however, he finds that someone has stolen his rats, and he is furious.

Babbington is given an acting promotion to lieutenant to replace Nicolls. His perfect delight in this is marred only by his guilt at having, along with the rest of the larboard midshipmen's berth, eaten Stephen's rats, and he blubberingly confesses. Stephen revenges himself only mildly for this offense.

Jack wished to avoid putting ashore in Brazil, to avoid official delays, but Stephen suggests they just find a village and buy green stuff there, which works. Stephen of course has to go ashore. He promises not to return with any vampires, but in the event comes back with a three-toed sloth, which does not like Jack. Jack wins it over by giving it grog, in time-honored sailor fashion. Stephen discovers this and is indignant, leading to possibly the funniest line in this book:

Stephen looked sharply round, saw the decanter, smelt to the sloth, and cried, 'Jack, you have debauched my sloth.'

The dignitaries aboard are annoying and take up an enormous amount of space, including Jack's entire great cabin, so that he must room with Stephen in a smaller space. The envoy himself, a Mr. Stanhope, is dignified and kind (though a bit remote: "Once he had established that Jack and Hervey were connected with families he knew, he treated them as human beings; all the others as dogs - but as good, quite intelligent dogs in a dog-loving community"), but his head secretary, Mr. Atkins, is an officious, self-important, tale-bearing busybody universally loathed onboard.

Stephen teaches Bonden to read and write. They have their lessons up in the top, for privacy-- Bonden is not keen to be mocked on his scholarly habits, and hides the book when the midshipman Callow comes up to deliver a message. Stephen doesn't notice this.

They get, finally, to the high latitudes, where there is a huge blow, though Stephen is consoled by finally seeing the albatross. The dignitaries complain that the ship leaks and demand better accomodations. Stephen refuses to pass the message and tells the officious secretary to go tell Jack himself. The man declines to do this, as Jack is currently lashed to the wheel in the driving rain working like hell round the clock with all hands to keep the ship from broaching-to and foundering, and indeed shortly after winds up clinging for his life to a broken mast in the front of the ship trying like hell to keep the sea from overwhelming them. Surprise is damaged internally, her timbers strained, and they have to limp the rest of the way. Not a single rat is left in the ship, the stores are dangerously low.

I wasn't going to do this but I'm going to divide this. I swear I'll get better at making these short. I'm kind of doing a... rehabilitative exercise on my ability to write, here. Coming up is part two, Bombay! With critical updates on How Many Indiamen Tom Pullings Has Been In! And you'll never guess who gets the clap!

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The company has its manufacturing facility in Bangalore and collaborates with several contract manufacturing units across India to expand its reach and capabilities.

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According to Anant, the company has made big progress over the last 12 months, with growth exceeding 8x.

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TCI Express: The Largest Logistics Company in India Delivering Excellence in Express and International Courier Services

Introduction

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How to Choose the Best Quality Garlic Paste for Your Kitchen

Garlic paste is a staple in kitchens around the world, cherished for its rich aroma and bold flavour that adds depth to countless dishes.  From curries and marinades to soups and sauces, a spoonful of garlic paste can elevate any recipe.  However, with the growing number of garlic paste brands in the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for your kitchen.  In this blog, we shall guide you through the key factors to consider when selecting top-quality garlic paste and explain why sourcing from reputed manufacturers and exporters matters.

Whether you are a home cook or a commercial buyer, making an informed choice ensures that your dishes retain authentic flavour, freshness, and hygiene.  Let us dive into the essentials of choosing the best garlic paste and take a closer look at the companies making waves in the food product industry in Vadodara and across India.

1.  Check the Ingredient List

When choosing garlic paste, simplicity is key.  High-quality garlic paste should contain minimal ingredients—ideally just fresh garlic and a natural preservative like vinegar or citric acid.  Avoid products with artificial colours, flavour, or thickening agents.

As a reputed garlic paste manufacturer in India, MFP Food Products ensures all its condiments, including garlic paste, are made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and processed using hygienic, state-of-the-art methods.

2.  Look for Authentic flavour and Aroma

The hallmark of good garlic paste is its pungent, sharp aroma and taste.  Poor-quality products often lose flavour due to over-processing or the use of low-grade garlic.  Choose garlic paste from a condiments manufacturer in India that prioritizes flavor preservation through cold processing and careful packaging.

Our products retain the raw intensity of fresh garlic, making them a preferred choice among chefs and food lovers alike.

3.  Evaluate the Texture and Consistency

Good garlic paste should be smooth and uniform, without lumps or fibrous residues.  It should blend easily into recipes without leaving behind gritty particles.  Consistency also impacts shelf life—homogeneous paste lasts longer and stores better.

As one of the private label food manufacturers in Vadodara, MFP Food Products produces garlic paste in customizable textures to suit diverse culinary applications—from thick pastes ideal for pickles to smooth versions perfect for sauces.

4.  Choose Trusted Manufacturers and Exporters

When purchasing garlic paste, especially in bulk, it is essential to buy from a reputed garlic paste exporter or food exporter company in Vadodara.  Export-quality garlic paste undergoes rigorous testing and adheres to international food safety standards.

At MFP Food Products, we serve clients across the globe with premium-quality food items.  As a trusted food exporter company in Vadodara, we ensure our garlic paste meets global standards while retaining traditional flavours.

5.  Certifications and Compliance

Always check if the garlic paste is produced by certified food processing companies in India.  Certifications like FSSAI, ISO, and HACCP ensure the product meets hygiene and safety regulations.  Compliance also shows that the company maintains transparency in production and packaging.

We are proud to be among the top food manufacturing companies with industry certifications, ensuring our customers get nothing but the best.

6.  Private Labelling Opportunities

If you are a business owner or a retailer looking to create your own brand, partnering with companies offering private labelling services in India or private labelling services in Gujarat can be a smart move.  Private label garlic paste allows you to customize packaging, branding, and product variants to cater to your audience.

MFP Food Products offers flexible private labelling options for clients worldwide.  As leading private label food manufacturers in Vadodara, we help businesses create custom garlic paste brands that resonate with their target market.

7.  Packaging and Shelf Life

Proper packaging plays a vital role in retaining the freshness of garlic paste.  Opt for brands that use vacuum-sealed pouches, glass jars, or food-grade plastic containers with air-tight seals.  Always check the expiration date to ensure longer usability.

As part of the food product industry in Vadodara, MFP Food Products utilizes advanced packaging technology that extends shelf life without compromising flavour or quality.

8.  Sourcing and Sustainability

Modern consumers are becoming more conscious of the sourcing and sustainability of food products.  Opt for a food product company in India that sources garlic from responsible farmers and follows sustainable practices in manufacturing.

At MFP, we work closely with local farmers to procure high-grade garlic while supporting eco-friendly and ethical production processes.

9.  Complementary Products for Culinary Use

While garlic paste is a kitchen essential, it pairs well with other condiments like ginger paste, green chilli paste, and white vinegar.  Buying from a multi-product food companies in Gujarat can help you get all your cooking essentials under one roof.

Did you know MFP Food Products is also a reputed white vinegar manufacturer in India?  Our complementary range of condiments is crafted to meet diverse culinary requirements—from home kitchens to commercial food outlets.

10.  Reputation in the Food Industry

When selecting a garlic paste brand, the company’s market reputation speaks volumes.  Choose a supplier that is known within the list of food industries in Vadodara for consistent quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Being recognized as one of the best food product company in Vadodara, MFP Food Products is trusted by households and food businesses across India and abroad.  Our commitment to excellence sets us apart in the competitive landscape of food companies in Gujarat.

Why MFP Food Products?

At MFP Food Products, our garlic paste is more than just a condiment—it is a promise of purity, taste, and trust.  Here is why you should choose us:

Exporter Quality:  We are a certified garlic paste exporter, delivering quality products to international markets.

Private Label Solutions:  As one of the top private label food manufacturers in Vadodara, we help businesses launch custom garlic paste brands.

Advanced Manufacturing:  We are a leading garlic paste manufacturer in India with modern production facilities and a skilled workforce.

Certified and Compliant:  As a part of the reputed food processing companies in India, our processes meet all safety and hygiene norms.

Complete Product Range:  From garlic paste to vinegar and sauces, we are a one-stop food product company in India catering to a wide clientele.

Final Thoughts

Garlic paste is a must-have in every kitchen, and choosing the right product makes all the difference in your cooking experience.  Whether you are shopping for home use, stocking a restaurant, or planning to launch a private label, ensure you source from a reputable manufacturer known for quality and authenticity.

With MFP Food Products, you are choosing more than just garlic paste—you are choosing a legacy of flavour, consistency, and trust built over years of experience in the food product industry in Vadodara.

Explore our range, taste the difference, and bring the essence of authentic Indian flavours to your table.

For bulk inquiries, export orders, or private labelling collaborations, reach out to MFP Food Products—your trusted partner in flavour.

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Small Business Saturday 

Small businesses often are overlooked by customers who are enticed by larger companies, and this can adversely affect the local economy in more negative ways than might appear on the surface level.

The rise of shopping malls and large chain stores such as Walmart and other retailers has caused irreversible damage to Main Street in the last half-century or so, and it’s paramount to remember the importance of supporting local small businesses.

After all, why should we not celebrate the spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship, as exemplified by small business owners who take the risk of following their dreams?

After all, it’s a common thing for politicians to talk about supporting Main Street over big business, and how small business owners often face greater hardships than larger companies. Since Small Business Saturday is held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving Day, it falls right during the peak shopping periods of the year.

History of Small Business Saturday

The 1960s saw the rise of the American shopping mall, and the decades since have seen large chain retailers further cementing their position in terms of taking over the retail sphere and displacing smaller, family-run businesses.

This model has spread further throughout the world, and chain retailers have been usurping small businesses’ market share worldwide in the last few decades. That being said, the difference is most stark in countries like the US, where small businesses have often been obliterated within a year or two of some large chain retailer coming to town and opening up shop – in India and much of Southeast Asia, shopping malls coexist with small shops largely because they serve different markets – as has been noted in the past, the corner shop is not going anywhere anytime soon in India because customers can purchase items on credit, and that’s just something that you’ll never be able to do in a Walmart or BigBazaar.

In the United States, the context is different, though. Different economic realities combined with different cultural ideas about how small businesses operate has ultimately been more harmful to those businesses in developed countries than in developing economies. And with all of the odds stacked against them, small businesses in the US need a day in their honor.

Small Business Saturday is a relatively recent phenomenon – the first one was in Roslindale Village, Massachusetts in 2010 as a counterpart to Black Friday (which features big-box retailers, and its anti-consumerist counterpart, Buy Nothing Day targets big business).

Small Business Saturday was originally sponsored by American Express and the non-profit National Trust for Historic Preservation. From the very start, the day has been promoted through advertising on both social media and more traditional means such as television and radio advertisement. Since 2013, Small Business Saturday has also existed in the UK following the success of its American counterpart.

How to celebrate Small Business Saturday

You may be wondering how to celebrate Small Business Saturday since it is possible that you might have been lead to believe that small businesses are a thing of the past. That, however, is not true, and you can dispel such ignorance by observing Small Business Saturday.

As a consumer, you can choose to spend your money at local small businesses on this day rather than going to the big-box retailers at the local mall. After all, the best way to support small businesses is to go and spend money at them rather than somewhere else.

You can also tell your friends to do the same, perhaps making a point of organizing a shopping day where you only visit small, local enterprises instead of chain stores. While you may or may not end up paying more, it’s important to remember that spending your money at a small business generally puts more money into the local economy than if you’re spending that money in a chain store.

Some small business owners find that Small Business Saturday is a great time to run marketing promotions, as they can further capitalize on the increased foot traffic (from the already busy holiday shopping season), and on their online traffic.

If you own a small business, you can run some promotion for the day, and otherwise, put up a post on your Facebook page. If your small business does not have a Facebook page nor any other online presence, you should seriously consider taking Small Business Saturday to go ahead and do that. So support your local economy, and go out and buy things from a small business today.

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M3M Jewel Gurgaon: A Shining Star in Commercial Real Estate

Introduction

The name beckoning in the commercial real estate landscape of Gurugram, one of India's fast-growing cities, is M3M Jewel Gurgaon. Popular developer M3M India brings investors a blend of luxury and innovation, then top location as the ideal proposition for businesses, retailers, and investors alike.

Captivating many with their never-ending demand for quality commercial spaces, M3M Jewel Sector 25 is going to redefine the standards of modern business infrastructure in Gurgaon. Here, in this blog, we are going to delve into what makes M3M Jewel the epitome of a standout project and the perfect fit for any investor looking to invest in Gurgaon's thumping commercial sector.

Prime Location: The Heart of Sector 25, Gurgaon

Location is often the most crucial factor when it comes to commercial real estate, and M3M Jewel Gurgaon offers the best of it. Situated in the prime area of Sector 25, this project enjoys excellent connectivity to major roads, metro stations, and key residential and commercial hubs of the city.

Being located close to MG Road and the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, the project offers seamless access to Delhi, IGI Airport, and other major business districts. The area is already well-developed, with a thriving business ecosystem and high footfall, ensuring that commercial spaces in M3M Jewel have immense potential to attract customers and clients.

World-Class Design and Architecture

Truly, the architecture and design of M3M Jewel are of an exceptional character, creating luxurious and modern venues for businesses and retailers alike. It is spectacular in glass façade in its overall look, which gives it a sleek, at-present-day look that tries to reflect the sophistication of brands and companies that will be occupying it. Their interiors are quite exceptional, with spacious layouts and cutting-edge infrastructure that adds to the customer and the experience of the tenant. Their high ceilings, wide corridors, and meticulously planned retail spaces ensure that every store and office in the complex gets maximum visibility and footfall. M3M Jewel is an architectural marvel, and it actually offers a unique identity to become a landmark in the commercial real estate market for it is designed to attract premium brands and businesses.

State-of-the-Art Amenities

Among the best feature aspects of the M3M Jewel Sector 25 Gurgaon, is that of the world-class ranges of amenities. This business venture has been conceptualized to serve the needs of modern businesses with a view to ensure that tenants and visitors enjoy a premium experience. Some of the other vital amenities include: 24/7 security and surveillance which will thus ensure safety in the businesses and shoppers' environment. Sufficiently balanced parking for the convenience of business owners and customers. Smooth movement between floors will be ensured through high-speed elevators. Power backup and advanced firefighting will help prepare for all such emergencies. Additional retail and food court spaces for the ultimate shopping/dining experience. These facilities make M3M Jewel easily accessible for businesses as it provides an experience to shoppers and visitors and, therefore, adds to the beauty of the project.

An Ideal Investment Opportunity

M3M Jewel Gurgaon is an excellent opportunity for investors to tap into the burgeoning commercial market of Gurgaon. The city of Gurgaon has witnessed the growth of the commercial real estate sector with the expansion of the business ecosystem and its usage as a hometown for MNCs and startups alike. M3M Jewel will provide the scope of high rental returns as well as long-term capital appreciation. The project sits over highly valued land, with construction at the best possible quality and the reputation of the brand as well; therefore, this makes the project stand out as one of the highest choices for investors wishing to achieve good outcomes in the short term as well as in the long term. Commercial demand in real estate is on the rise, and businesses require contemporary as well as connectivity-enabled spaces. So, M3M Jewel can look forward to pretty good returns on investment. Growth as a business hub continues to grow in Gurgaon, making this investment all the more stronger.

Conclusion

In this case, M3M Jewel Gurgaon is one of the brightest examples of what modern commercial real estate should be: perfect locations in Sector 25, guranteed bringing together world-class design and state-of-the art features combined with enormous footfall potential for businesses and retailers looking to make a mark for themselves in Gurgaon's thriving market. Being a business venture, if you have always wanted to grow your brand further or are an investing opportunity, M3M Jewel fits the bill-it's everything you'll need to succeed in that cutthroat environment. It is much more than just a commercial space; it's the gateway to greater growth, prestige, and success.

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We’ve all heard about the big shots affordable like Corelle, Cello, and Milton, but when it comes to artistic Indian dinnerware, it’s a whole another level. In this blog, we have curated a list of Indian Dinnerware Brands for you that are not only functional but also praiseworthy for their artistic value. When you are host a dinner party, your serverware will stand out with these masterpieces in its own right.

Kaunteya is a high-end crockery brand with intricate designs and fine-quality products. The Indore-based luxury tableware brand’s entire range of masterpieces cannot be compared to other printed bone china available in the market. The Kaunteya collection reflects the vibrant colours of India, crafted with a rich heritage.

Amalfiee Ceramics is a ceramic crockery brand based in Bengaluru that’s definitely worth your attention. Their products standout for its terrific collection of innovative and luxurious Artware, Dinnerware, Drinkware, Serveware, and Barware in terracotta and stone ceramics. Abstract shapes, exquisite colour combinations, and unfinished finishes keep their customers head over heels.

Established in 1996, Good Earth is the perfect blend of traditional and modern design as India’s leading luxury design house. It celebrates the rich heritage of the Indian subcontinent and is renowned for its syncretic cultural influences from the East and the West. It’s a brand that embodies ‘sustainable luxury,’ driven by a commitment to environmental and societal well-being through the revival of craft and wellness traditions.

The brand Kika Tableware is a true testament to the beauty of art for every home. Kika presents a unique, one-of-a-kind collection from dinner plate sets to quarter plates, serving platters to bowls, mugs, and tea sets. Collaborating with talented graphic designers worldwide, their tableware collections draw inspiration from diverse experiences. Their range is both diverse and luxurious.

Address Home is India’s celebrated luxury home d��cor and gifting brand. They redefine the art of decor and renew its lineup with new themes and signature collections each season. It’s a Midas touch to any high-end interior project or your home interior. Their avant-garde designs, sourced from global hotspots like Paris, London, and New York, introduce a cosmopolitan flair to luxury living.

Let us introduce you to The Plated Project, a cool concept born from ‘Buy a plate, fill a plate’. They are on a mission to tackle hunger with art. How, you ask? Well, they collaborate with artists from all over the globe to create limited-edition art pieces, and every piece you buy helps feed someone in need. Even more remarkable is that they choose a social issue each month to craft artistic plates.

Founded by Aman Arora, Kainaat takes inspiration from nature and heritage, infusing a contemporary twist into designs deeply rooted in ancient cultures. Their products seamlessly fit into modern homes, making them a perfect choice for those seeking a blend of tradition and modernity. Just like its name, which means “Universe” in Urdu, Kainaat believes that our home is our universe, and everything within it should reflect our true selves.

Ta. Da’s unique dinnerware collections draw inspiration from the beautiful imperfections that make our world amazing. The designs aim to find harmony in chaos and form in the shapeless, featuring crude blobs, dense hand-drawn lines, and other curious motifs.

Vigneto is not just another tableware and Indian dinnerware brand. It’s the definition of luxury with a fusion of vintage English vibes and a touch of Indian artistry. It makes your dining table decked out in porcelain and bone china creations that make you feel like royalty. Vigneto is all about creating a whole Zen-like vibe in your home.

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Small Business Saturday 

Small businesses often are overlooked by customers who are enticed by larger companies, and this can adversely affect the local economy in more negative ways than might appear on the surface level.

The rise of shopping malls and large chain stores such as Walmart and other retailers has caused irreversible damage to Main Street in the last half-century or so, and it’s paramount to remember the importance of supporting local small businesses.

After all, why should we not celebrate the spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship, as exemplified by small business owners who take the risk of following their dreams?

After all, it’s a common thing for politicians to talk about supporting Main Street over big business, and how small business owners often face greater hardships than larger companies. Since Small Business Saturday is held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving Day, it falls right during the peak shopping periods of the year.

History of Small Business Saturday

The 1960s saw the rise of the American shopping mall, and the decades since have seen large chain retailers further cementing their position in terms of taking over the retail sphere and displacing smaller, family-run businesses.

This model has spread further throughout the world, and chain retailers have been usurping small businesses’ market share worldwide in the last few decades. That being said, the difference is most stark in countries like the US, where small businesses have often been obliterated within a year or two of some large chain retailer coming to town and opening up shop – in India and much of Southeast Asia, shopping malls coexist with small shops largely because they serve different markets – as has been noted in the past, the corner shop is not going anywhere anytime soon in India because customers can purchase items on credit, and that’s just something that you’ll never be able to do in a Walmart or BigBazaar.

In the United States, the context is different, though. Different economic realities combined with different cultural ideas about how small businesses operate has ultimately been more harmful to those businesses in developed countries than in developing economies. And with all of the odds stacked against them, small businesses in the US need a day in their honor.

Small Business Saturday is a relatively recent phenomenon – the first one was in Roslindale Village, Massachusetts in 2010 as a counterpart to Black Friday (which features big-box retailers, and its anti-consumerist counterpart, Buy Nothing Day targets big business).

Small Business Saturday was originally sponsored by American Express and the non-profit National Trust for Historic Preservation. From the very start, the day has been promoted through advertising on both social media and more traditional means such as television and radio advertisement. Since 2013, Small Business Saturday has also existed in the UK following the success of its American counterpart.

How to celebrate Small Business Saturday

You may be wondering how to celebrate Small Business Saturday since it is possible that you might have been lead to believe that small businesses are a thing of the past. That, however, is not true, and you can dispel such ignorance by observing Small Business Saturday.

As a consumer, you can choose to spend your money at local small businesses on this day rather than going to the big-box retailers at the local mall. After all, the best way to support small businesses is to go and spend money at them rather than somewhere else.

You can also tell your friends to do the same, perhaps making a point of organizing a shopping day where you only visit small, local enterprises instead of chain stores. While you may or may not end up paying more, it’s important to remember that spending your money at a small business generally puts more money into the local economy than if you’re spending that money in a chain store.

Some small business owners find that Small Business Saturday is a great time to run marketing promotions, as they can further capitalize on the increased foot traffic (from the already busy holiday shopping season), and on their online traffic.

If you own a small business, you can run some promotion for the day, and otherwise, put up a post on your Facebook page. If your small business does not have a Facebook page nor any other online presence, you should seriously consider taking Small Business Saturday to go ahead and do that. So support your local economy, and go out and buy things from a small business today.

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