Sinful treats from Tart

Wallet?
Ho-hum.
Omega Seamaster?
Only if I won the lottery!
Cute puppy?
I’d land up looking after him.

Getting him the perfect gift’s getting tougher every year. Or so I thought until I stumbled upon Tart. A website after my own heart, created by the whimsical Aashiyana Shroff (of VongWong and Dragonfly fame), Tart’s all about delivering delectable goodies at your doorstep.

Presided over by a drawing of a saucy little tart of the feminine sort, the site is simultaneously witty and informative. As I pored over the details on all the types of ‘bespoke, cupcakes, cakes, cookies and desserts’, I realised how much I was enjoying the process of placing my order. So you can understand that when I finally did decide what to get for the Mr, I also called for a few yummies for yours truly!

I’ve ordered him a dozen of the Valentine’s spesh — red velvet chocolate cupcakes with a cream cheese frosting. And just in case he misses the point, I’ve got them spelling out his name and mine with little sugar hearts for added emphasis! Of course, I saved my fave flavours for myself. A mixed box of mini, bite-sized cupcakes — dark chocolate with chocolate frosting and tiramisu topped with mascarpone. They arrived right on schedule, beautifully packaged and in impeccable condition, shining with the goodness of freshly baked perfection. They even passed the taste test with flying colours. Luckily, it’s not impolite to type with your mouth full!

My V-day shopping may be taken care of, but I’m already looking forward to being a regular at Tart. Layered cakes, savoury pies and quiches, fresh baked breads and even party orders that promise to remain a secret between us so I can pretend to have slogged over that smooth lemon pie all evening while I was actually at the Nail Bar!

I guess it does take one smart tart to understand another.

Website: www.tart.co.in; Tel: 66208080; Prices start at Rs 50 per cupcake and Rs 10 per mini, depending on the size of the order; Free home delivery from Colaba to Worli.