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Colonel’s Bistro - A Baking Enterprise Run By A Mother-Daughter Duo
In a quaint neighbourhood in Porvorim, Goa, a delightful home-based bakery named Colonel’s Bistro is making waves with its delectable and health-conscious treats. Founded in 2022 by the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Nisha Narayan and Navya Singh, this bakery was born out of a shared love for baking, a passion for healthy living, and a desire to create a positive impact on people's lives. Today, Colonel’s Bistro is renowned for its wide range of healthy products and its commitment to promoting sustainable practices.
A Journey Driven by Passion and Dreams
The story of Colonel’s Bistro is one of dreams, dedication, and perseverance. Navya's parents, who spent years traveling due to her father's service in the Indian Army, decided to settle down in Goa. This marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, and it was here that Nisha's long-cherished dream of opening a bakery found its wings. Together, Nisha and Navya transformed their kitchen into a haven for baking, filled with cotton aprons, an orange kitchen stool, and the aroma of freshly baked goodies.
Colonel’s Bistro stands out for its commitment to offering healthier alternatives without compromising on taste. The bakery proudly boasts a diverse menu of healthy cakes, pastries, chocolates, cookies, and their much-loved stuffed buns. Their fusion cheesecakes, such as the Rasmalai cheesecake and Gulab Jamun cheesecake, have become customer favourites, showcasing the team's creativity and culinary expertise.
In their quest for healthier options, Nisha and Navya ditched conventional flour in favour of wheat and almond flour. They also replaced white sugar with jaggery and coconut sugar, catering to health-conscious customers. This approach has resonated with health-conscious individuals, tourists, locals, and corporates alike, who seek guilt-free indulgence without compromising on taste.
Apart from their sweet offerings, Colonel’s Bistro also serves healthy home cooked meals. They have been catering to a number of clients who have been ordering their healthy meals for the past 8 months now.
Empowering Women and Embracing Sustainability
Colonel’s Bistro isn't just a bakery but also a symbol of empowerment and sustainability. Nisha and Navya, coming from different professional backgrounds, have shattered stereotypes and patriarchal norms, proving that women can succeed as entrepreneurs. As a climate action journalist, Navya brings her ecoconscious ideas to the bakery, leading them to adopt sustainable packaging alternatives and reduce waste by creatively using leftover batter.
Feedback: The Secret Ingredient for Success
The success of Colonel’s Bistro is not solely based on the quality of its products but also on its receptiveness to feedback and continuous learning. Nisha's dedication to culinary education has been pivotal in developing innovative and health-focused recipes. Their openness to discussing ideas and recipes with customers and peers in the industry has allowed them to refine their offerings and meet the diverse needs of their clientele.
Building Relationships and Trust
Colonel’s Bistro's ethos centres around building lasting connections with customers. They understand that a good meal or a scrumptious cake can instantly uplift spirits, and they aim to enhance this experience by offering healthier alternatives that are equally delightful. Their commitment to baking the world a better place is not just about the food they serve but also about fostering a community of food enthusiasts who value health, taste, and the well-being of the planet.
Colonel’s Bistro is not just a bakery; it is a testament to the power of passion, dedication, and innovation. Whether you're a healthconscious individual or someone who loves indulging in guilt-free treats, Colonel’s Bistro has something special to offer - a taste of happiness, one healthy bite at a time.
To place orders for the delicious cakes and other baked goodies offered by Colonel's Bistro, contact them on:
WhatsApp: 9529973934.
You can DM them on their Instagram page (@colonelsbistrogoa)
