Hello, dear Friends! 🌿
I hope this blog finds you in a cheerful mood—perhaps with a warm cup of tea nearby and a tiny craving already forming somewhere in your thoughts.
Today’s writing prompt, “What snack would you eat right now?”, may seem simple at first glance, but it carries a quiet depth.
Because snacks are never just food. They are emotions, memories, comfort, culture, and sometimes even a gentle rebellion against routine meals.
So, what snack would I eat right now?
Without hesitation, my mind drifts to a bar of dark chocolate—the kind that instantly takes me back to childhood.
That first bite, slightly bitter yet beautifully sweet, melting slowly on the tongue, feels like a familiar hug.
Dark chocolate has always been more than a treat for me; it’s a reminder of simpler times, stolen moments of joy, and the magic of savoring something without rushing.
Why Snacks Hold So Much Power
Snacking is rarely about hunger alone. Often, it’s about how we feel. We reach for sweet flavors when we crave comfort, crunchy bites when we need grounding, and familiar tastes when we long for nostalgia.
In that sense, snacks are emotional storytellers. They quietly reveal what our hearts and minds need in that very moment.
Right now, dark chocolate feels right—not just for its taste, but for the memories and warmth it carries with it.
Rediscovering Delhi and a Hidden Gem
Coincidentally, this craving aligned beautifully with a recent experience during my trip to Delhi.
I revisited the city exactly a year after my last visit and explored several places, but one destination stood out and completely stole my heart—Dhan Mill.
Tucked away in South Delhi’s Chhatarpur area, Dhan Mill is a space that effortlessly blends history, creativity, art, and food. What was once a warehouse and granary has now been transformed into a vibrant cultural hub.
The story behind its evolution is inspiring. Originally established by R. K. Jain, who moved to Delhi in the 1960s to run a family agricultural grain mill business, the property faced years of losses.
Eventually abandoned, the space was reimagined a few years ago into what it is today—a thriving destination that celebrates art, fashion, and flavors.
A Canvas for Art and Calm
Dhan Mill feels like a breath of fresh air in the middle of a bustling city. It’s perfect for slow evenings, relaxed conversations, and creative inspiration.
One of the standout spots here is Palette, a café that beautifully merges art with food. With soothing music, walls adorned with paintings, and a menu featuring Italian, Lebanese, and Mexican cuisines, it’s a haven for artists, thinkers, and food lovers alike.
Entering Chocolate Heaven: Colocal
But the true highlight of my visit—and the reason this blog circles back to dark chocolate—was Colocal, a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and café nestled within the Dhan Mill compound.
As I stepped in around 6:30 PM, I was welcomed by lush greenery, cozy seating, and an irresistible aroma of chocolate.
Colocal is nothing short of a dream for chocolate lovers. I indulged in their 65% hot chocolate, which tasted like pure melted chocolate—rich, velvety, and indulgent.
Their Margherita sourdough surprised me with its freshness and flavor, quickly becoming a favorite.
For dessert, I couldn’t resist a chocolate tart topped with cacao nibs and a flourless chocolate cake that was fudgy, gooey, and perfectly balanced with a cappuccino.
They also offer an impressive range of vegan options, along with pasta and burgers, making it a place worth revisiting again and again.
From Bean to Bar: A Learning Experience
Curiosity led me upstairs to explore the chocolate-making process. The friendly staff patiently explained each step, and I learned that Colocal is among the first chocolate roasters in India.
Watching the journey of cacao beans turning into chocolate was fascinating and made every bite feel even more special.
Before leaving, I picked up a few chocolate bars to share with friends and family—though, admittedly, part of me wanted to keep them all.
Why This Snack, Right Now?
So when asked, “What snack would you eat right now?”, my answer isn’t just dark chocolate—it’s memory, experience, and emotion wrapped in cocoa.
Snacks, like stories, connect moments. They remind us of where we’ve been, what we love, and how deeply taste is tied to feeling.
If you’re ever in Delhi, Dhan Mill deserves a spot on your list. And if dark chocolate speaks to your soul the way it does to mine, Colocal is an experience you shouldn’t miss.
Until next time—happy exploring, happy snacking, and may your cravings always lead you to sweet memories 🍫✨
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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I’m impressed to those big bars. Your friend is so kind letting you in in that processing area. Lovely trip. Chocolates are yummy to me, too.
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Thank you so much! I felt really lucky to be allowed into the processing area — my friend’s kindness made the experience even more special.
And yes, those big bars were hard to resist 😄 Glad to know you’re a fellow chocolate lover too. It truly was a lovely trip! 🍫✨
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Dear Verma Ji,
Your writing has a beautiful, thoughtful rhythm—like a quiet conversation with a wise friend. The way you weave memory, emotion, and place around something as simple as a snack is truly special. You remind us that life’s sweetness often hides in small, everyday moments, waiting to be tasted and remembered.
Thank you for taking us along on your journey to Dhan Mill and Colocal. Your descriptions are so vivid, I could almost smell the chocolate and feel the calm of those artistic spaces. It’s clear that you don’t just see places—you feel them, and in sharing that, you help us feel them too.
Please keep writing, keep exploring, and keep unwrapping these delicious stories for all of us to enjoy.
Warm regards,
Srikanth
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Dear Srikanth,
Thank you for such generous and deeply thoughtful words. Reading your note felt like being gently understood, and that is a rare gift. I’m especially touched by your description of my writing as “a quiet conversation with a wise friend” — that’s exactly the kind of connection I hope for when I write.
Dhan Mill and Colocal were simple moments, yes, but as you so beautifully observed, life often hides its sweetness there. Knowing that the scents, calm, and textures reached you through my words makes the sharing feel complete.
Your encouragement means more than I can easily express. I will keep exploring, keep noticing, and keep unwrapping these small, meaningful stories — with readers like you walking alongside.
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Dear Verna ji, 🙏
What a beautifully woven response to the prompt your words turn a simple snack into a journey of memory, emotion, and place.
The way dark chocolate becomes a bridge between childhood, Delhi, and Colocal is truly delightful. Reading this felt like savoring each bite slowly, with warmth and mindfulness.
Thank you for sharing such a rich, sensory, and heartfelt piece it lingers pleasantly, just like good chocolate 🍫
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Dear friend, 🙏
Thank you so much for such a generous and thoughtful note. Your words truly made me pause and smile. I love how you described the piece as something to be savoured—that is exactly how I hoped it would be read, slowly and with presence.
I’m especially touched that the connection between memory, place, and something as simple as dark chocolate came through so clearly. When writing, I often feel that small, everyday moments carry the deepest stories, and it means a lot that this resonated with you.
Your response adds another layer of warmth to the experience—much like sharing a piece of good chocolate with someone who understands it. Thank you for reading with such care and heart 🍫✨
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