Hi! I’m so glad you stopped by.
My name is Heena and this blog is my playground for everything related to – you guessed it – food, travel and photography.
The short of it: Engineer-turned-Pastry-Chef (Ferrandi, Paris). Blogger. Dreamer. Traveler. Mumbai-Toronto-Paris-Mumbai. Sharing my adventures through words and photographs.
The whole story: I grew up in Bombay, India – a veritable melting pot of cultures and my job as an analyst (yes, you are allowed to yawn) gave me a unique opportunity to travel, which in turn opened my eyes to new experiences. This blog was my way of sharing those stories until it became a lot more.
I took a good hard look at my life one day and realized that this is not where I want to be. While I sat in front of the computer analyzing business flows, all I really wanted to do was bake and cook and travel. Someone told me once that life is a matter of choices. If you want to live, choose. So I did. I spent the next year learning the art of pastry and bread baking at ESCF Ferrandi. I am now a professional pastry chef looking for my next adventure in my beloved city of Mumbai.
To say that I love food – cooking it, eating it, sharing it – would be an understatement. In fact, one friend once commented – “You know what’s amazing? That you don’t weigh 300 pounds given the trance-like state you go into simply thinking about food.” (Thanks buddy!) I love exploring new places and trying new cuisines, and as much as I love food, it is the stories – of people and places – that inspire me.
You can find out more about the story of this blog, why I started it, and answers to questions like – what on earth is a tiffin? – here…
I hope you’ll join me in my adventures as I start and share a new phase of my life.
Happy Reading!
Loved it girl! Looking forward to more words, food, photos..
My first comment :)
Thanks! I’m looking forward to it too ;)
This is awesome!!
But am sad :(
Except ur cake have not eaten any of your fabulous cooking and reading about it makes me want it even more!
Love you!
Thanks so much!! :)
Ya, I know! That’s the disadvantage of living in different countries :(
I just discoevered your blog via tastespotting.com – you have officially arrived! :) Good luck and I will be checking back often.
—-Lynn
Thanks Lynn. I’m glad you enjoyed your visit. Drop in anytime.
Heena, this is Gaurav, not sure if you’d recognize me, I came across your blog while writing a message on Jyoti’s wall on Facebook. This is an amazing blog you have here! Loved the photos & your recipes look great, Keep it up & keep in touch!
Thanks Gaurav! I do recognize you and that’s great to hear :)
Hi there! Just came across your blog thru Tastespotting. I love your simple recipe for Rajma Chawal…I’m going to try it soon. Keep up the good work and hope to see more delicious ideas soon!
Thanks! Do let me know how it turns out.
so happy I stumbled across your lovely blog. can’t wait to read more…
I’m so happy you stumbled across it too – it’s always good to meet new, happy readers : )
Hello there,
I came across your blog whilst reading another blog. How do you do?
I enjoy reading your stories and the pictures are just beautiful.
Anyway, have a great one.
Michael
Thanks Michael. I’m glad you’re enjoying it. I hope you visit again.
Hi Heena,
I liked your recipe for “Chez La Vieille’s Stuffed Tomatoes”.
My wife was looking for a recipe for something like this and i guess i finally found it.
Can’t wait to sample it !!
:) .
Thanks !
Saurabh
Glad to be of help. Let me know if you and your wife liked it.
Such an interesting blog!! love the food and photography, congratulations. For sure I will be visiting often.
Thanks! That’s great to hear :)
Hi Heena, you’ve done a beautiful job with your blog; the design and photography are wonderful. I look forward to seeing more ^_^
Thank you so much Sasa. It’s always lovely to have your work appreciated. Come back anytime – looking forward to seeing you here :)
Hey! It is a pleasure to meet a local friend in Waterloo.
I will look forward to following your blog!
I know! It’s so great. We should definitely try to meet up some time.
Love your writing style. From one fellow Bombayite (now Mississuaga-based) to another, I hope you win PFB!
Hi Heena,
Found your beautiful blog via twitter suggestion.What great posts and lovely recipes.You ll find me quite often here :)
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Finally made it to your blog and there are no updates. I gather we will have to wait until you are settled in :)))
Mary
PS – the China trip was awesome!!!
Welcome back – and very best of luck with your new direction. I hope you’ll be blogging about it.
Thanks Sally! I most definitely will! I hope you keep reading :)
Yo
Love reading you. See ya soon.
AD
Awww! Thanks!! Cyaaa!
And the amazing ‘YOU’ is back! Leaving the analyst job will not be regretted..because i know the love that you have for food and travelling! All the best for all your future goals. I hope that i get a chance to eat the awesome food that you prepare sometime again!
Thanks so much! You’ll def eat my food soon.
This is so awesome!!! it takes a lot of courage to follow your heart :)….Im glad you did….
All i ever wanna say is “i am so proud of u and even more happier that i known you for so long”
All the best :D
Thanks a lot for the good wishes!
Hi Heena
I am just cooking your red bean curry now as i type, looking forward to the outcome. Lovely blog by the way, keep up the good work, maybe you should drop by Belgium sometime to test out the waffles and chocolates. I am british but have lived here and the Netherlands for the last six years. Good luck in Paris.
Kind regards
Sally
Thank you! I hope the curry turns out well – it’s one of my comfort foods :)
I would love to come to Belgium one day and I probably will since it’s not so far away AND belgian waffles are my absolute favorite! There used to be a place in Toronto that had divine ones, but I’m sure they’ll taste even better in Belgium.
Hi Heena,
Gorgeous blog dear. Accidentally found your blog via “cookblog”. Guess this is one HAPPY accident :). Totally going to follow your blog and m glad you are thinking of opening a shop in Mumbai. I’ll be your regular and thats a promise :).
Thanks! I’m glad to have a regular! : )
Hi,Just found your blog.I just envy you.What a life.Amazing.Make the most of it and do share the stories with us.God Bless.
Thanks! It’s a lot of work as well, but yes, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Keep reading! :)
Beautiful spirit. So contagious. You had the guts to follow your heart. My best to you and your dream. You cannot do anything but succeed in life.
My best,
Anita
Thank you for the good wishes – it’s really heartening to be sent such positive thoughts. My best to you as well!
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