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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 27 Oct 2009 |
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| After a long time I can say that I had a nice eased out weekend. Friday night I attended the Zee TV Little Champs Finale at Andheri Sports Complex.... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 23 Oct 2009 |
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| This morning came on bright and shining but with the dark cloud of four kilos weight gain! So it was 90 minutes of brisk walking at Juhu beach for me. I think Diwali has taken its toll.... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 20 Oct 2009 |
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| Back from a totally friends-n-food oriented weekend! Diwali evening was quietly spent at home with family but on Sunday, did what I enjoy the most… More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 17 Oct 2009 |
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| First and foremost, a very Happy Diwali to you all!
May the coming year be full of days of Happy Cooking, Eating Right and Prosperity.... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Doha - 12 Oct 2009 |
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| Time here has been actively and creatively used. I had written about the group of German ladies who were keenly interested in the equipment that makes an Indian kitchen. By the way, they are fluent in English and I could explain to them...... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Doha, Qatar - 09 Oct 2009 |
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| While I can gaze at the lovely view from my hotel window in Doha, Qatar. I can also get connected to you all via my blog! Yesterday was action packed with a live demonstration of a group of German ladies. They were absolutely and totally enthusiastic about Indian food, I say!..... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 06 Oct 2009 |
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| After a long time we had a havan at home yesterday. Alyona and I celebrated our wedding anniversary in a quiet traditional way with the whole family spending the day with us. It was nice and memorable. Today am going to be busy after a short while shooting for Times Now..... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 01 Oct 2009 |
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| Ludhiana meet was a grand success. There were around five hundred people who were curious to know more about diet sugar....... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 29 Sep 2009 |
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| As the long weekend ends bringing in a Tuesday that is so much like a regular Monday, my week’s schedule lies in front of me. I will be in Ludhiana tomorrow 30th Sept, at Park Plaza at 1 pm for an event organised for Diet Sugar..... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 26 Sep 2009 |
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| It always interests me to know about the developments and innovations in the food industry and this Thursday had a fairly long meeting with an international food company...... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 22 Sep 2009 |
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| Had a wonderful morning watching Executive Chef Rajeev Basak create some absolutely marvellous dishes for my team’s developmental session.... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 21 Sep 2009 |
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| It’s a good morning! Just back from Trichy after launching three new books Mushroom Mania, Noodles and Pasta, Tandoori Cooking @ Home. Last night was in the train from Trichy to Chennai and caught the first flight home from Chennai. Like always, thoroughly enjoyed the train journey as it has become a rarity for me now..... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 19 Sep 2009 |
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| It is indeed a humbling experience to talk about one’s early life. Yesterday I was at Sobo Central mall (where Crossroads stood earlier) at Haji Ali..... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 16 Sep 2009 |
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| Every new book fills me with a surge of excitement because there is bound to be some recipe that will make your family happy.... More ... |
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| Chef writes: The Yellow Chilli Launch-Powai - 08 Sep 2009 |
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| What had been on the anvil for long as finally taken off! Amchi Mumbai has its own ‘The Yellow Chilli’ at Powai! I have conceded to popular demand and so now Mumbai too has one TYC..... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 28 Aug 2009 |
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| Yesterday, I made a trip to Vadodara. First halt was at Hotel Surya Palace where I was there especially to visit the hotel management school being run by a very dear friend and his wife. This Hotel School is affiliated to a university in Switzerland.... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 19 Aug 2009 |
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| Flying out to Delhi late tonight. Tomorrow at 11 am I will be at Hotel Surya Crown Plaza in Friends Colony for a live cookery demonstration.... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 12 Aug 2009 |
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| It was great yesterday, with a lot of time spent with my idol Chef Satish Arora of TajSats. Chef Arora is an institution and has been a reference point for me throughout my career.... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 10 Aug 2009 |
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| Back from Hyderabad. I had gone there to formally launch the new book Wrap n Roll at Landmark. As the place started to get crowded and noisy..... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 04 Aug 2009 |
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| There is something cooking in our kitchens at all possible times and these days we are thoroughly enjoying the trials for the new book....... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 23 Jul 2009 |
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| Wonderchef takes off! Last Friday, Croma, the large-format, multi-brand consumer durables and electronics chain from the House of Tatas.... More ... |
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| Chef writes: Mumbai - 20 Jul 2009 |
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| We were having this little discussion over the lunch table today about how things are easier for non-vegetarians than the vegetarians when they go abroad...... More ... |
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| Chef writes: New York - 24 Apr 2009 |
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| Been a busy few days! Alyona and children have joined me here and I sure am looking forward to our holiday and quiet family time together. More ... |
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| Chef writes: Frankfurt Airport - 15 Apr 2009 |
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| Waiting for my flight to Chicago to be announced. I have had a lovely last week with the IIHM reunion still fresh in my memory. Such fond memories. It was a fantastic turnout… More ... |
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| Chef writes: Franchisee Forum - New Delhi - 11 Apr 2009 |
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| Turned all of forty-five on Friday 10th and had a celebratory dinner party for family, a few close friends and associates at Jacranda Hall, India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road. More ... |
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| Chef writes: IIHM Reunion - Delhi - 09 Apr 2009 |
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| Just about to check out from a lovely hotel in Milan, after a hectic time in London researching restaurant sites. Milan holds a lot of promise for food and fashion lovers... More ... |
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