Started in 2016, Zoet is the brainchild of Sana and GeetaBector. Zoet meaning 'sweet' in Dutch, aims to bake and create dessert that issweet and complex in flavour yet simple and delicious.
The inspiration for Zoet came out of Sana's grandmother'skitchen that started Cremica when she decided to make and sell ice cream out ofher home. Very quickly, Cremica managed to grow from a home bakery to a fullyfledged store and then the food conglomerate followed. But one thing hergrandmother always kept going was that home bakery.
Growing up around incredible desserts, Sana missed thoseflavours from her grandmother's kitchen when she moved to Delhi - and so, Zoetwas born! Each dessert either evokes a memory or is so good that it leads tocreating a new one which is tied up in a childhood memory in a manner thatpeople would like to eat it today. We spoke to Sana Bector to get more details.
Q:Tell us a little about your labour of love Zoet and how it all came about?
A: I grew up with a bakery in my home; I suppose that's adream childhood. We always had dessert on the table. Puddings as we used tocall them back in the day, were my favourite. Layers of luscious custard, cake,fruit and sometimes chocolate -- who wouldn't love that. When I moved to Delhi10 years ago I really missed those desserts and I really couldn't find anythinglike them. So I roped my mom in and decided to start Zoet. We wanted to getmore people the experience the dessert we were so fortunate to know and love.Added bonus, I now always have dessert on the table!
Q:It's the season of love and nothing hits the spot quite like dessert?
A: Let's try this. Chocolate Peanut Butter ice creamstraight from the tub on a difficult day. A vibrant strawberry tiramisu, madewith fresh strawberries and a delightful mascarpone custard in the park on asunny winter day. Warm up a buttery apple pie and serve it up with some coolcustard, in pjs with Netflix on. Are you drooling yet?
Flowers, no matter how pretty, just can't do that.
Q:The pandemic has put a focus on healthy eating.. how do you incorporate andprioritise healthy and sustainable ingredients?
A: Our focus is on fresh ingredients, sourced locally andfrom our own farms. We believe that dessert should be something you can enjoyevery day and feel great after. That's why our offerings are balanced and nottoo sweet.
Q:The F&B business has seen a number of new entrants and old players goonline... why did you go offline with a dessert store in the Capital?
A: We started out as a delivery business with a few shopin shop retail counters so you can order Zoet online. However nothing comparesto interacting with people in person. I suppose in a way, the past year made usall realise that. My grandmother started her business by connecting with peopleand we've just come full circle.
Q:Your favourite from Zoet and the recipe please
A: My Favourite from Zoet has got to be our CoffeeTiramisu. Ours is complex but in a pinch I make this bailey's tiramisu that'smade with basic pantry ingredients without compromising too much on flavour.