Let's Talk Coffee And Everything In-Between: VJ Srinivasan 2
Let's Talk Coffee And Everything In-BetweenShow Notes
VJ talks about national distribution company Service Foods to our Queen of Spice Marlaina. For him being Service Foods ambassador means catching up with his hospo friends and helping them to source the supplies. Working with local artisans, like MK Spice, They are rather NICE.
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