Today on the blog, meet Janani Kannan, Founder and Chocolatier of Zitter, Chennai. At the makers market, Janani will showcase, handcrafted bonbons made from the finest Belgian chocolates and infused with traditional Indian flavours. Winning your taste buds one bonbon at a time. An IIM graduate and an alumnus of Le Cordon Bleu KL, Janani has a lot coming her way.
Tell us a bit about yourself.
Chocolatier – Patissier – Chennai ite – Mom – CSK fanatic.. This is pretty much me.
About Zitter and how has it all start?
After having lived in Singapore for a few years, when we came back to Chennai last year, I was exploring my options in the pastry and confectionary field. I hold a Diplome de Patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu KL, and it has always been my dream to start my own patisserie. However, in my research on the field, while there were tons of great bakers, I felt like luxury chocolates were an under explored territory especially in Chennai. And it seemed relatively easier to manage with a 1 year old in hand, so I decided to take the plunge. Zitter was started in April 2018, and there’ s been no looking back ever since.
Why is making so important to you?
Food has always been my greatest passion. Being inspired, visualizing, bringing imagination to life, be in in a plate of food, or a 8 layered cake or a bite sized bonbon has always excited me. The possibilities are endless, inspiration can come from anywhere, anytime. I feel lucky to be in a profession where I can tangibly express what I imagine. And as a big bonus, people enjoy them, and that makes me happy.
What is currently on your work table?
Cocoa butter, chocolates, moulds, brushes, dipping forks, scrapers, thermometer.
What is your personal favorite pick from Zitter right now? And why?
Hands down the Chakkara Pongal bonbon. It will always be a creation that is going to be hard to beat. I think it beautifully blends an unexpected Indian flavor with Belgian chocolates, and I’m quite proud of it.
What are your displaying at the By Hand, From The Heart.
About 18 flavors of our signature hand crafted bonbons, very unique snack size chocolate bars like Lemonade, Milk n Potato Chips, and we are also introducing hand dipped pralines and truffles for the first time at BHFTH and I’m super excited about it!
Meet the Maker @
By Hand From The Heart Makers Market 24th Edition
Friday – Saturday
24th – 25th August, 2018
10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m
Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, (old Adyar Gate Hotel)
132, T.T.K Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600018, India.
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