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When Worlds Align – Easter

Posted on May 5, 2019May 5, 2019 by Indrani

My friend Jessi has been my friend since we started high school. Over the lifetime of our friendship we have shared many experiences. At some point, our phone calls and visits became less frequent. Not because we drifted apart but because we became adults. With adulthood came buying our own homes not close to one…

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Summer Cooking Class Sale

Posted on May 8, 2018April 22, 2019 by Indrani

May is my birthday month and I want to offer something to you! Book your summer (June, July or August) in-home cooking class during the month of May and receive 15% off.  It makes a great experience gift for Mother’s and Father’s Day!  Request your date through the form below.

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Telling the Truth – Satyam: the Second Attribute of Dharma

Posted on January 16, 2018April 23, 2019 by Indrani

How many times have we told a white lie? Just a little one so we don’t hurt our friend’s feelings. When is a white lie ok? When is it ok to just not say something and make it a “needs to know” or “doesn’t need to know” situation? Can we all really be 100% truthful?…

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A New Year’s Resolution for Self-Improvement

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Indrani

A new year has begun and many of us make New Year’s resolutions. Often times, these resolutions have to do with self-improvement, whether it is breaking a bad habit or trying to pick up a good one. What do we focus on when trying to be the best versions of ourselves? There is a concept…

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How are you surviving the holiday season?

Posted on December 5, 2017December 12, 2017 by Indrani

So, I just finished a half hour workout video. Well, actually I finished a little while ago. I let myself feel like I was going to die for a few minutes, drank a lot of water, and cooled off. And now I actually feel pretty good. It’s holiday season and not only do we all…

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Food Philosophy

Posted on May 5, 2017April 22, 2019 by Indrani

A philosophy of food. Every chef and foodie will have one. Food to me is one of the most intimate experiences you can have. From selecting ingredients for dishes, growing your own produce and herbs, to cooking, to eating, you will be using all five of your senses; you touch it, hear it, see it,…

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Cilantro. Parsley. What’s the difference?

Posted on February 8, 2016April 22, 2019 by Indrani

One day when I was in high school, I was sent to the grocery store to get dhono patha. When I came home with parsley, I was informed by my father that I bought the wrong ingredient.  Before that day, I did not know the word cilantro.  I had heard of parsley, but only as…

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monbool

Finding my way through the love of art, food, family, and friends.

What does monbool mean?  monbool is a word I made up.  Mon (pronounced mōn) was my mother’s childhood nickname and Bool was my father’s childhood nickname.  The passion I have for what I am doing came from them, so I have named this journey in their honor.

I am Indrani, a first generation Indian-American whose parents originally migrated from Kolkata, India.  My passion and inspiration for cooking developed from spending time in the kitchen and learning from my father who would cater for large gatherings.  My mother encouraged all forms of art, including drawing, dance and music.  Growing up with a strong, traditional Indian upbringing, my parents also encouraged participation in the American culture.  And now in my own mixed culture family, the fusion of Indian and American traditions is embraced by my husband and children.

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