Anita Balakrishnan browsing for antiques in Japan
Nalini Mehta
Lured by the enticing aromas, colors, and bustle of a busy Indian kitchen, as a child, Nalini would often be found perched at the kitchen counter by her mother, enjoying the cook's delightful treats. Growing up, cooks from various backgrounds shaped and influenced her understanding of Regional Indian cuisines as she moved from one city to another. The aromas of freshly baked baguette that wafted from the bakery below their apartment in Paris, and the eclectic nouvelle cuisines of New York fanned her passion and furthered her belief in food. Her interest turned into her vocation, and for over ten years now she has been associated with the food industry as a caterer for private events and gourmet food stores in NY, cook in the kitchens of Candle Cafe and Hampton Chutney, and an Instructor at the Natural Gourmet school in NY city. A vegetarian herself, complemented by her belief in Ayurveda and Ayurvedic cooking, Nalini views food and the cooking process as a means to nurturing the soul - an experience for the mind, body, and soul. Currently based in San Francisco she teaches cooking classes from her loft kitchen downtown.
Anita Balakrishnan
Many years ago, while still in college, Anita was offered a job to sell antiques by an antique dealer in Bombay (now known as Mumbai). What started out as just a venture to make extra pocketmoney soon developed into a life long passion in antiques and furniture. Living in Japan exposed her to the Zen philosophy of meditative art and quiet spaces. Her subsequent years in Europe deepened her interest in antiques and she soon discovered her niche - a rich amalgum of Ayurveda, Yoga, Zen, and European art.
Today, while active in the Corporate world, her hobby and passion remains sourcing furniture, dealing with antiques, and designing spaces.
Nalini has worked for Target in NY where her clients included Bloomingdale's and TJ Maxx. She has extensive global sourcing experience in clothing, furniture and bedding. Her sourcing contacts span India, China, Taiwan, Hongkong, South Africa, and Japan. Together, Anita & Nalini offer a unique experience through Route to India. Their mission is to bring about a revival of Ayurveda and the art of holistic living. Nalini is currently based in San Francisco, California.
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