It was a pleasant morning I was at work writing some code for my clients website and i received a call which got me super excited as 2018 was unfolding its first surprise in a big grand way or I shall say venture…oops I forgot to mention what that call said that made me so happy… her words were “I’m calling you regarding a bloggers meet for Malaysian Palm Oil and I want you to attend it for us” 
. Sometimes calls like this in your daily routine can make your day even more happier. I was very much excited about the event that was dated 10th Jan, 2018 at Red Carpet Banquet, Malhar mall Indore.
As the most awaited day came we all gathered at the place and the event got started by the introduction WHY WE WERE HERE by Dr. Bhavna Shah, Country head India & SriLanka, MPOC. She talked about the oil palm and its benefits that it had many priceless contributions to health, the environment n the economy. Malaysian palm oil Not only is it an excellent source of energy for our bodies it also contains high level of carotene and vitamin E tocotrienols which help protect against diseases.
This is a versatile oil used in baking, cooking & frying. It is cholesterol free and rich in potent antioxidants. Major food manufacturers are now using palm oil in many of their products like Nutella, Fererro rocher, Hershey’s. Most efficient oilseed crop. Its use is not just restricted to food but also used in pharmaceutical,soaps,cosmetics etc. Its now covering a substantial part of the global economy.
One of the Malaysia palm oil contributions to the world is Palm Biodesiel, this biodegradable non toxic environmental friendly renewable biodiesel is is very much THE GREEN FUEL OF FUTURE
There are a lot of MISCONCEPTIONS about Palm oil but the FACTS speak for themselves. It is lifting people out of poverty in developing world and is creating millions of global job at the same time
Here comes the most special & fun part, The Food Hunt 
. We were divided into 4 groups of 6 teams, each team was given a clue card and we have to reach that particular place and complete the task. All the activities revolved around palm oil
The competition started 
, our first clue took us to 10 Downing street where we were told to make a tasty salad. And I was shocked because my team never even made one 
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So some how with our creativity we made something and we named it “Swaad Anusar” as there was nothing swaad anusaar 
Our second clue took us to Panchvati Gaurav where we have to taste the dish blind folded and guess the ingredients which was done right though we were lurking with time.
The dish which we tasted had palm oil and it was tasty 🙂
Now Here comes the most interesting part we were stuck with our third clue card and this is how it goes
“There are Two words. First word divided in two parts
1. another word for easy
2. Last name of Bruce & second word was
What is the symbol a square and a circle inside stands for (i mean something like this only)”
And the Restaurant we guessed was Banana leaf .. like how and we just ran into the restaurant in search of people and the guy was shocked to see us running like mad people. We came out and laughed for like 5 minutes and then finally we guessed it right. It was “Simply Veg” which was on 3rd floor, C21 mall . So it was a Quiz related to palm oil
Our last clue card took us to sky blue sports bar where have to eat this bowl of ice-cream in minimum time. The ice cream had contents like Nutella, Fererro Rocher & cookies. As mentioned above all these have palm oil in it. N guess what I had 3 girls in my group . I mean in just 4 bites everything was gone… Finished
Then we went again to the place where we started and took selfies and pictures. I even wore a wig and looked like a total idiot but it was fun . It was a theme based event Where everyone was suppose to be dressed in bohemian outfits and the best dressed male and female were going to be awarded with prizes and to my Surprise the best dressed was “yours truly” .My gift hamper was a big box which had the products made from palm oil as an ingredient .
Our dinner was served which was by Red Carpet banquet and believe me everything was just delicious. From starters to our main course, like I Never even thought they make this tasty food. There was chicken, fish, mutton, paneer, corns, jalapeno potatoes, Dal makhani, rice and in dessert Brownie with Ice cream
This rendezvous was a day to remember, we met all the bloggers, influencers from all over Indore who managed to come here and we all made the best out of it “Connections & Networks” . Special thanks Malaysian palm oil council for coming to Indore and enlightening us about this palm oil venture and benefits.
This time it was just not about food tasting but something related to our daily lives and health.
My Delicious Journey 