Episode 131: The Queen of Spices: Mindfull Cooking and Flavor Mastery With Guest Naina Bhedwar

The Mind-Body Podcast, Your Rebellious Podcast

🎙️ Hi, I’m Maria Angelova, and welcome to the Mind Body Podcast!
In this episode, I’m joined by the vibrant and talented Naina Bhedwar, a self-taught chef, culinary educator, and mindfulness advocate. Known as The Queen of Spices, Naina combines her Persian-Indian heritage with global experiences to inspire others through the art of cooking. With her program Feed Your Peace, she introduces the powerful connection between food, mindfulness, and presence.
✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
- Cooking as Meditation: How cooking engages all the senses and fosters mindfulness.
- Mindful Eating: The importance of savoring food and finding joy in the process.
- The Power of Spices: Tips for beginners on incorporating spices into your dishes.
- Creativity in the Kitchen: Why embracing flow and flexibility can transform your cooking experience.
💡 Key Takeaways:
- Mindful Cooking: Use food preparation as a gateway to presence and intentionality.
- Start Simple: Begin with easy-to-use spices like cumin and saffron to elevate your meals.
- Patience is Key: Cooking can teach life skills like patience and adaptability.
- Inner Rebellion: Sometimes the boldest act of rebellion is turning inward and prioritizing your well-being.
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:15 – Meet Naina Bhedwar and her journey in food and mindfulness.
00:03:40 – The transformative power of spices and creative cooking.
00:08:25 – Using cooking as meditation: being present in the kitchen.
00:13:00 – The Angelova Method
00:14:20 – Tips for beginner cooks: spices and techniques to get started.
00:20:10 – The connection between food, creativity, and patience.
00:26:00 – Final thoughts: Mindful cooking and inner rebellion.
👩‍🍳 Connect with Naina Bhedwar:
🌐 Website: https://www.kesarkitchen.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kesarkitchen/
👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kesarkitchen
🍳 Cooking Classes: https://www.cookswarehouse.com/naina-bhedwar
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chef-naina-bhedwar-63677b230/
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