Copenhagen Bakery Tour
A round-up of the best bakeries to visit in Copenhagen.
Baking Masterclasses: July-August 2018, MUM, DEL, BLR
Well, hello! It’s been a while and I’m going to keep it short. I AM COMING TO INDIA for a new set of baking classes…. now! I’m very excited to announce that I’ll be in India taking my baking masterclasses in Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru this MONTH! Sign up, sign up! Every class is brand new, incorporating recipes made completely from scratch with a simplified […]
Mercado Central, Valencia
Arjun and I were in Valencia, Spain for a family wedding. In between events we sneaked out to the market. And what a treat that was. The freshest produce. The pinkest of prawns. The juiciest winter tomatoes. Glorious. I bought back almonds and chufa (tiger nuts) to remind me of the horchata we bought in […]
My new cookbook is almost here!
I’ve been meaning to write a post for a while and have so much to update you about. Most importantly, my first cookbook, which I’ve been working on for almost 3 years, is finally ready for preorder! PARIS PICNIC CLUB In this charmingly illustrated book, you will read about Shaheen and Jennie’s story, and find […]
New Baking Classes Announced! Winter 2017 in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru.
Hi everyone! I’m excited to announce a new set of baking classes in Bombay, Delhi and Bangalore this November and December. I’ve got a shiny new menu that covers lots of delicious, fancy things that I’ll be teaching you to make from scratch. Someone emailed me saying that they look too fancy for basic baking knowledge […]
Books on Sourdough Bread Baking
It only comprises four ingredients - flour, water, salt and wild yeast (a crucial fifth ingredient being time). What’s exciting is that with just these four ingredients, the results can be wildly different based on technique, quality of flour and temperature.
Chocolate chocolate cake
Decadent chocolate cake recipe for a super moist chocolate cake with chocolate ganache. Heat it gently and the ganache turns to a rich chocolate puddle!
Summer ’17 Classes: Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore
Salted caramel ice cream. Sourdough bread. Brioche French toast. Buttery shortbread. Caramelised pear and rosemary cake.Classic French Opéra. Triple chocolate cake. And loads more, all from scratch. These are just some of the new recipes I will teach at my latest set of baking classes this March and April in India, when. I’m am touring […]
Dark Chocolate Cookies with Sea Salt
Dark chocolate cookies with oozy melted chocolate and a sprinkling of sea salt.
Quince Jelly
Learn to make quince jelly with recipe and tips from the jam fairy of France to make a perfect addition to the cheese board.
So you want to be a pastry chef?
I’m lucky to bake cakes for a living, write about it, teach it and travel the world in the name of research. I’ve slowly paved a path for myself as my career has seen me working as a freelance food journalist, being the food editor for BBC Good Food Magazine, running a little dessert delivery […]
New Baking Classes in India: Mumbai, Bangalore & Delhi
Baking classes in India with Le Cordon Bleu and Alain Duccase trained pastry chef Shaheen Peerbhai in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore.