Books by Shaheen Peerbhai

SHAHEEN PEERBHAI is a chef, teacher, and writer who has worked in Mumbai, Paris, and London at establishments ranging from terroir-driven bistros to Michelin three-star restaurants. She has been awarded prestigious scholarships from The Culinary Trust and The James Beard Foundation that turned her cooking school dreams into a reality, sending her to Le Cordon Bleu Paris and London and to Alain Ducasse Education in France. Shaheen teaches baking classes to thousands of enthusiasts and professionals across India and in London, where she lives. She documents her love for crusty breads and delicate pastries at purplefoodie.com. JENNIE LEVITT is a chef, artist, and food entrepreneur who began her culinary career in rural Italy. Applying the foundations of Mediterranean cuisine to local ingredients and food culture, she opened a boutique catering company that has curated events in cities such as Aspen, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, and Bogota. Her latest endeavor is Corelia, all-natural sparkling fruit juices that capture the lush flavor and freshness of the tropics (www.corelia.co). In Paris Picnic Club, Jennie brings food and art together with her watercolor illustrations inspired by the natural beauty of the ingredients themselves. She is a graduate of Williams College and HEC Paris.