Started in 2016, Zoet is the brainchild of Sana and Geeta
Bector. Zoet meaning 'sweet' in Dutch, aims to bake and create dessert that is
sweet and complex in flavour yet simple and delicious.
The inspiration for Zoet came out of Sana's grandmother's
kitchen that started Cremica when she decided to make and sell ice cream out of
her home. Very quickly, Cremica managed to grow from a home bakery to a fully
fledged store and then the food conglomerate followed. But one thing her
grandmother always kept going was that home bakery.
Growing up around incredible desserts, Sana missed those
flavours from her grandmother's kitchen when she moved to Delhi - and so, Zoet
was born! Each dessert either evokes a memory or is so good that it leads to
creating a new one which is tied up in a childhood memory in a manner that
people 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 a
dream childhood. We always had dessert on the table. Puddings as we used to
call 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 Delhi
10 years ago I really missed those desserts and I really couldn't find anything
like them. So I roped my mom in and decided to start Zoet. We wanted to get
more 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 cream
straight from the tub on a difficult day. A vibrant strawberry tiramisu, made
with fresh strawberries and a delightful mascarpone custard in the park on a
sunny winter day. Warm up a buttery apple pie and serve it up with some cool
custard, 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 and
prioritise healthy and sustainable ingredients?
A: Our focus is on fresh ingredients, sourced locally and
from our own farms. We believe that dessert should be something you can enjoy
every day and feel great after. That's why our offerings are balanced and not
too sweet.
Q:
The F&B business has seen a number of new entrants and old players go
online... why did you go offline with a dessert store in the Capital?
A: We started out as a delivery business with a few shop
in shop retail counters so you can order Zoet online. However nothing compares
to interacting with people in person. I suppose in a way, the past year made us
all realise that. My grandmother started her business by connecting with people
and 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 Coffee
Tiramisu. Ours is complex but in a pinch I make this bailey's tiramisu that's
made with basic pantry ingredients without compromising too much on flavour.
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