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Friday, 24 April 2009 05:30 |

What: Indian Premiere League Cricket Cupcakes, Sweet Toot, 51 Oceanic, Rajabali Patel Lane, opposite Breach Candy Hospital, call 23510530, Rs 22 per piece. Why: Because these are the ultimate cricket candy. Bats and balls perch prettily atop moist cupcakes iced with the colour of your favourite IPL team. When: At your next IPL party. Note: Sweet Toot is not responsible for what might happen when crazy cricket fans get hopped up on sugar.
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Friday, 17 April 2009 05:30 |
 What: Moveable Feast catering service, call 23545454, Rs 300 (per person) onwards. Why: The good cooks at Indigo restaurant have decided to help civilize our kitchens. Whether you are hosting for 10 a la maison, or 100 at your Alibaug holiday villa, they’ll whip up fancy treats, all the while making sure your centre piece flowers are blooming. When: You want to play house, with help.
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Friday, 17 April 2009 05:30 |
 What: Topli Ma Paneer or Paneer in a Basket, sold out of a Parsi home at Colaba. For orders call 22833567, Rs 15 per piece. Why: Whether it’s herbed and made to lie on a bed of fresh iceberg lettuce, or told to wait until the end of the meal for dessert, this traditional paneer is as versatile as it is delicious. When: You want your summer to be a white one.
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Friday, 17 April 2009 05:30 |
 What: The Health Awareness Centre Nutritional Program, Call 24361672 for scheduling and other details, Rs. 3,000 for a 9 week course. Why: Because nutritionist Dr. Vijaya Venkat and her equally talented daughter spill their deepest, darkest secrets, helping you switch over to radically healthier lifestyles. They also dish out lessons on how to cook yummy meals without using oil, dairy, and refined or processed products, as well as daily dabba services. When: Now. It’s not like you’re getting any younger.
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Friday, 10 April 2009 05:30 |
 What: Isabella Rossellini’s Green Porno 2 series on www.sundancechannel.com/greenporno.
Why: After doing bugs, daughter of actress Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini is back with round two of her eco shorts that showcase the reproductive habits of marine animals, eggs and all.
When: You want to do it like they do on the Discovery Channel. Started April 1.
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Friday, 03 April 2009 05:30 |
 What: Solid coloured pumps and custom designed shoes, street store in tiny lane opposite Globus, next to Le Bijou, Hill Road, Bandra (W), Rs 300 onwards.
Why: Bright coloured pumps, peep toes and wedges startle the air at this non-descript street store. If he’s in a good mood, ‘Musalman Uncle’ will also copy a design for you out of a magazine. But be prepared for it to get mass produced after.
When: You need your weekend fix of faux fashion. For more high-end, but equally psychedelic pieces, hit Fish Fry's 4-day stock clearance sale (up to 50% off) at Courtyard, Colaba, till April 4.
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Friday, 03 April 2009 05:30 |

What: Indipepal.com, a new site that combines social networking, expert blogs and content. Why: Because former UN Under-Secretary-General Shashi Tharoor, award winning economist Jagdish Bhagwati, Rajya Sabha MP Arun Shourie, self-help guru Robin Sharma and others have grabbed a spot in the shade of this pepal tree. Sign up, read their blogs, and much more. When: You want to social network through the green route.
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Friday, 03 April 2009 05:30 |
 What: Gardening class and demo at Green Grower Garden Centre, next to Bandra Talav, Bandra (W), call 26427094 for details.
Why: Horticulturist Anusha Babbar wants to make you “say trees”. In this class, she will dig into topics like bonsai demo, kitchen and vegetable gardening and maintaining gardens by the sea.
When: You want to get your hands dirty on Saturday, April 4.
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Friday, 27 March 2009 05:30 |
 What: Teacup, home delivery of exotic tea leaves, and private tea tastings, call 9819599889. Why: Tea etiquette trainer and tasting expert Radhika Batra picks tea leaves from plantations across the world so you can stir up a storm in your cup. Choose from her fancy collection of organics, whites, greens and blacks, or better, get her to organise a tasting session at your afternoon soirée. When: You want to put that silver spoon you were born with to good use.
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Friday, 20 March 2009 05:30 |
 What: DJing workshop by French performance artists Slave Farm at Blue Frog, Mathuradas Mills Compound, Lower Parel, to register call 40332336, Rs 500.
Why: A quirky crew of the hip hop singers, one dancer, two graffiti artists and a DJ that make up Slave Farm teach you how to scratch a record. Bonne Chance!
When: March 21 from 3 pm to 5 pm and March 22 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
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