Lakhan Jethani and Nikhil Menon (Mizu Izakaya)
On this episode of Food From Here and There, I take a trip to Japan with Lakhan Jethani and Nikhil Menon, head chef and head pastry chef at Mizu Izakaya in Mumbai. We chat about taking Japanese food beyond sushi and sashimi, combining Japanese flavours with local Indian ingredients and classic past…
Girish Nayak (Bombay Sweet Shop)
On this episode of Food From Here and There, I take a look at traditional Indian mithais with a twist with Girish Nayak, Chief Mithaiwala at the Bombay Sweet Shop. We chat about how Girish studied western confectionery in the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, but found his calling with Ind…
Hassan Irani (Iranian Sweets Palace)
On this week’s episode of Food From Here and There, we’re exploring the world of Persian desserts with the help of Hassan Irani, the owner of Iranian Sweets Palace, which has been offering authentic Iranian sweets for over a hundred years! I am in conversation with Hassan about how the tradition of…
Sanjana Patel (La Folie)
This week, on Food From Here and There, I take a look at the exquisite French entremet. My guide through this multi-layered French pastry is Sanjana Patel, the Creative Director and Executive Chef at La Folie. We talk about how Sanjana’s love affair with French pastry began, the different component…
Apeksha Agarwal (Cacio e Pepe)
On this episode of Food From Here and There, I take a trip to the Italian countryside. Riding along with me is Apeksha Agarwal, founder of Mumbai-based artisanal pasta brand, Cacio e Pepe. Through our conversation, I learn about Apeksha’s memories of cooking and eating with the families she stayed…
Ralph Prazeres (Padaria Prazeres)
On today’s episode of Food From Here and There, I make my way to Portugal via Goa, exploring the little Portuguese egg custard tart pastry, pastel de nata. Joining me all the way from Goa is chef and restaurateur Ralph Prazeres, the man behind artisanal bakery-café Padaria Prazeres. We talk about h…
Pooja Dhingra (Le15 Patisserie)
On this episode of Food From Here and There, I'm showcasing the delicious French macaron, and joining me is pastry chef and founder of Le15 Patisserie – Pooja Dhingra. Pooja tells me about her first bite into a macaron in Paris, the 6 months of trial and error it took her to perfect the recipe in …
Trailer
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the voices you’ll hear on Food From Here And There this season. Get ready for a culinary journey through the world! Stay tuned!