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California Prunes are one of our favourite ingredients here at APB Cook Studio. We began consuming them for their health benefits but have come to appreciate them for their versatility. Prunes lend themselves to a wide range of dishes and can be incorporated in our daily diet in many different ways. The best part is, unlike most health foods, they …

For those of you who aren’t already familiar with her work, our Managing Director Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal, who is now a food consultant and culinary trainer, began her career with a humble little food blog over a decade ago. This literary venture, called ‘A Perfect Bite’ was one of India’s first food blogs. From being a blogger Rushina went on …

We already had state-of-the-art ovens from Siemens, stand mixers from Kenwood and a kitchen that’s the perfect setting to explore the art of baking and patisserie. Ever since I began the APB Cook Studio I have been playing with the idea of a serious baking short course. And as luck would have it, I met baking expert Chef Kunal Arolkar …

It seems like the only ingredient that universally appeals to people across the world, and across all age groups is chocolate. I’ve seen 80 year olds enjoy a sinful bar of chocolate with as much pleasure as 4 year olds. Some like their dark, other like theirs with nuts, some like theirs in the form of ice-cream and others enjoy …

Indian men are notoriously dependant on the fairer sex when it comes to food. While we’re used to seeing men in commercial kitchens, they seem quite at of place in a home kitchen. Very few of us have seen our fathers and brother cooking at home, helping out the women in the family or just fending for themselves. And really …

I’m not much of a baker, and in general shy away from making breads, cakes and other baked confections. This isn’t to say I don’t appreciate baked goods, because I certainly do. I have a mother and a husband who are expert bakers, and am surrounded by friends who effortlessly whip up tiered cakes and gourmet cupcakes. So for years …

Here’s wishing all of you a very Happy Holi! Traditionally this festival of colour was a celebration of the spring harvest and the bounty of fresh produce. As summer sets in, we must begin eating bright colourful foods like fruits and vegetables which hydrate us and help keep our bodies cool. Perhaps one of the best ways to ensure we …

We at APB quite firmly believe that the best way to experience the food culture of a city is to step out into the streets. There’s so much to be learnt from the local markets which is why we conduct our Masala trails, leading food enthusiasts down a road less eaten. Rushina initiated these Masala trails over 5 years ago, …

Smiling happy faces, new friendships, bright colourful flowers, great wine, delicious tea- time snacks and stuffed goodie bags – all came together for this year’s #APerfectParTEA the them of which was Spring Fling. My annual Women’s Day tea party is always special, because it gives me a change to celebrate the women in my life, all of whom need to …