Tuesday, 5 March 2013

A culinary journey - Shazia Khan

I am a big fan of Masterchef (particularly the Australian edition), as I am sure most of you are. My ex-boss knew better than to call me between 9 and 10 pm when Masterchef Australia used to be aired on Star world. I love George, Gary, Matt (Moran and Preston). I've enjoyed the show and more importantly, the masterclasses. I have a dream - to some day be on the sets of this epic show, in Australia, and cover it on this blog.

But the closest I'll come to all of this, will be this weekend - to interact with and learn from the Masterchef India Season 2 Finalist and Runner up - Shazia Khan. I've been part of various culinary workshops and have learnt from every one of them - be it a recipe from scratch or some new tip; so I definitely look forward to this one.

This event - Make me a Masterchef - is conceptualized by my baker friend Maaria Kulsum Tanveer of Adoniya and managed and executed by one of my dearest friends Tasneem Akbari of Konceptz Galore.

A young homemaker and mother of two dreamed a dream. And that dream morphed into a beautiful reality. Shazia Khan is now a known face in Indian households, thanks to Masterchef India. Cooking is the biggest stress buster, says Shazia. I concur. Her greatest inspiration is her late father, her biggest motivation are her two sons and her strength is her husband. Shazia learnt cooking from her mother-in-law who was more than a mentor and guide to her.

Shazia is a member of the board of management, at Delhi Public School Bangalore North. She is part of the family business that runs many educational institutes in Bangalore. Her school also has a wing called ‘Anubhava Shiksha Kendra’ for underprivileged students where Shazia spends valuable time teaching the kids.

One day, she says, she wants to produce a travel + cookery show that'd enable her travel to the ends of the world.

And if you are in Chennai, you sure don't want to miss this workshop, on the 9th of March 2013, at the Radisson Blu, Egmore. It is a day long event, split into 3 parts - Veg - Lunch - Non Veg. For more details check the event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/608229172526020/




22 comments:

  1. Its really nice to follow your passion

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  2. even i am a fan of masterchef australia!!i dunno cooking!!but i always dream of winning that title once!!:)
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  4. I don't see cookery shows since my mom used to see this but she never made anything which she had seen so far. But I like if someone makes a delicious one for me.

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  5. I love how you’ve shared your dream of visiting the MasterChef Australia sets – such a relatable aspiration for food enthusiasts.
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  7. The concept of "Make Me a MasterChef" sounds amazing! Kudos to Maaria and Tasneem for bringing this to life.
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  8. Cooking as a stress buster is something I can completely relate to. Shazia’s story is a testament to the healing power of culinary arts.
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  9. Shazia Khan’s journey is incredibly motivating. It’s wonderful to see how she turned her passion into a meaningful career.
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  10. I admire Shazia’s dedication to teaching underprivileged kids. It’s heartwarming to see her give back to the community.
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  11. The idea of combining travel and cooking in a show is brilliant. I hope Shazia’s dream becomes a reality someday!
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  12. Your blog beautifully highlights the inspiration behind Shazia’s cooking journey. Her family’s role is so touching.
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  13. The masterclasses on MasterChef Australia are my favorite too! It’s great to see someone else appreciates them so much.
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  14. This post has made me want to explore more culinary workshops. Learning from experts like Shazia must be an incredible experience.
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  15. Shazia’s late father being her inspiration is deeply touching. It shows how personal stories shape our passions.
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  16. It’s wonderful how Shazia balances her professional life and family so effortlessly. Truly inspiring for many!
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  17. MasterChef Australia fans can definitely relate to your excitement. It’s more than a show; it’s a way of life for many of us.
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  18. The support Shazia receives from her husband and family is so beautiful. It’s a reminder of how important encouragement is.
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  19. Shazia’s involvement with ‘Anubhava Shiksha Kendra’ is commendable. Education and cooking combined are a powerful duo!
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