Hetal Vasavada Author Talk • Desi Bakes: 85 Recipes Bringing the Best of Indian Flavors to Western-Style Desserts
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Hetal Vasavada - grew up in New Jersey in a family of Gujarati home cooks who raised her on chai, cardamom-spiced shortbreads, and sweet puddings. Vasavada is the author of Milk and Cardamom; has a successful Instagram channel (@milkandcardamom) and online pop-up bakery. Hetal appeared on Gordon Ramsay's MasterChef, where she was the show's first Hindu vegetarian contestant. She is based in the San Francisco Bay area.
Lauren Saria - is the deputy food editor at The Standard and has more than a decade of experience covering food, drink, and the restaurant industry. She was previously the site lead for Eater SF and has worked as the food editor at The Arizona Republic and Phoenix New Times. An alumna of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU, she co-chairs the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Award committee. She also graduated from the Poynter Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media and is a former winner of the Best Food Feature award from the Association of Food Journalists.
Desi Bakes: 85 Recipes Bringing the Best of Indian Flavors to Western-Style Desserts - Hetal Vasavada has wowed her followers all over the world with vibrant, colorful sweets that meld traditional Indian flavors with Western baking techniques. Desi Bakes offers a new world of over-the-top glamour and bling to home bakers and industry pros alike who wish to build on their knowledge of Indian flavors and traditions.
Hetal’s newest book brings decorating inspiration, and recipe adjustments for gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan treats to an audience looking to create eye-catching mithai, sweets, shared on special occasions, and explore traditional Indian holidays through a new lens. Think Saffron Madeleines, Masala Chai Semifreddo, and Kesar Pista Cream Puffs. Learn what to bring to a friend’s Diwali celebration, how to use leftover besan ki burfi in Muddy Buddies or Crispy Rice Treats, and how to mirror beautiful Indian textiles with icing on cookies.
From cookies, to cakes, to puddings, frozen desserts, and even drinks, Desi Bakes brings vivid color and spice to all the sweet moments in life.
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