{"title":"Chef Naina Bhedwar","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cookswarehouse.com\/naina-bhedwar\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"naina-bhedwar.jpeg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/cw-bio-shot.jpg?v=1779353430\" style=\"float: left; width: 150px; margin: 5px;\" title=\"naina-bhedwar.jpeg\" width=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Chef Naina Bhedwar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cat-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNaina Bhedwar is a self-taught chef whose passion for food and cooking began when she was barely knee high. Hailing from two distinct and vibrant Indian communities, the Parsis (originally of Persia) and the Punjabis of India's North, Naina has had the further privilege of living in all four corners of India as well as abroad in Australia, the UK and now, Atlanta. Each home brought with it new and delicious culinary and cultural experiences, allowing a faceted and multilayered love of food to emerge and take a steadfast hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kesarkitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKesar Kitchen, LLC.\u003c\/a\u003e (Kesar is the Hindi term for Saffron ~ Naina's favored spice) offers exciting and interesting ways to present the endlessly varied and incredibly interesting food of India. Naina also offers Persian \/ Iranian dishes, as a salute to her ancestry, as well as other cuisines from the Near East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sep-23-2026-6-30pm-curry-in-a-hurry-hands-on","title":"SEP 23 2026 6:30PM: Curry in a Hurry - Hands On","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre Indian home cooks ever short on time? Yes! Yet, are they able to put together flavor-packed Indian meals against the clock? Again, yes! Like every world cuisine, Indian food can be both complex and simple, but it never compromises on flavor. Spend the evening with experienced Indian chef Naina Bhedwar and learn how to be confident and efficient with vibrant spices and Indian-inspired flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\nWhat You'll Learn to Make\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurried Chickpeas and Spinach\u003c\/strong\u003e — a quick, spice-forward vegetarian staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Salmon Tikka\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast, flavorful technique for weeknight-friendly fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpice-Tempered Raita\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cooling yogurt sauce with a spiced oil finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCardamom \u0026amp; Rosewater Yogurt Mousse\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fragrant, elegant Indian-inspired dessert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nClass Details\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Chef Naina Bhedwar at The Cook's Warehouse cooking school in Ansley Mall for an efficient, flavor-driven introduction to Indian home cooking — perfect for home cooks who want confident, weeknight-ready skills with bold spices and vibrant technique.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWednesday, September 23rd - 6:30 to 9:30pm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are listed per person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cook's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":51110696452132,"sku":"TS-a303c5","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/0acd75aa-8f61-4c51-b23e-93040ca95eca.png?v=1784594677"},{"product_id":"sep-4-2026-6-30pm-date-night-the-persian-version-hands-on","title":"SEP 4 2026 6:30PM: Date Night: the Persian Version - Hands On","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin Chef Naina Bhedwar for an intimate hands-on cooking class exploring the rich, aromatic world of Persian cuisine. Together you'll prepare a multi-course Iranian feast built around fragrant spices, fresh herbs, and the kind of slow-simmered dishes that turn a meal into an occasion. 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In this hands-on class, you'll create delicious, wholesome dishes while learning simple techniques to bring greater mindfulness, balance, creativity, and a whole new quality of attention into your everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough fresh ingredients, meaningful connection, and the calming rhythm of cooking, you'll leave with new recipes, practical skills, and a renewed sense of peace that you can access in your home kitchen and beyond. 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