Greet this season`s most awaited festival of the year - `Diwali` - festival of lights with splendour as Courtyard by Marriott has the best gifts to offer your near and dear ones on this special occasion. Enjoy the festive spirit of Diwali with your families/friends/relatives by sharing the sumptuous `Diwali Hamper` wrapped up with the finest and sweetest delicacies in town.

The Muffin Tree showcases a fanciful hamper which includes an assortment and variety of delicacies like Kharanji, an authentic coconut and jaggery coated sweet, all time favourite crispy Nankhatai biscuits, delectable Almond brownies, classic home-made chocolates, freshly made dry fruits and Olive oil all for Rs.650 plus.

This Diwali the homemakers are all set to impress their folks with their magical strokes and are keen in learning a customised Diwali hamper from Chef Suresh Thampy. Chef Suresh organises these special sessions for the ladies and Diwali being around the corner, he has packaged a special hamper as a part of the trendy `Cook and Dine` concept.

The culinary expertise Chef Suresh Thampy says, `Diwali is one of the most awaited seasons of the year and we package the hampers in such a way that it appeals the taste buds of everyone by having a combination of sweet and salty delicacies. Its heartening to receive a tremendous response from our customers, who are willing to learn the art of making goodies for the Diwali festival at home, to partake in our Diwali special Cook and Dine activity.`

Workshop on exclusive assorted Diwali delicacies
Chef Suresh Thampy will teach a bunch of ladies a fancy Diwali hamper exclusively customised and packaged for this special occasion. All the ladies are geared up to don Chef`s hat and learn some cooking techniques to help out Chef.

The delicacies will include:
Truffle centered home made chocolates
Walnut Brownies with Bourbon
Marzipan candies
Mini apple and cinnamon pies
candied orange and lemon peel Panettones
Home made cookies/Nankhatais

This workshop will be a part of the `Cook and Dine` activity initiated at Courtyard by Marriott. The workshop is scheduled to be held on 13 October 2009 from 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm at The Muffin Tree, Courtyard by Marriott, 564, Anna Salai, Chennai 600018.

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