There’s news to share with you. Because here’s where it all started. Over 7 years ago. Cooking, writing about it, sharing recipes and the love for food.
Teaching how to cook would seem like a natural progression after soaking myself in cooking and baking for over a decade and yet somehow it’s taken

There’s news to share with you. Because here’s where it all started. Over 7 years ago. Cooking, writing about it, sharing recipes and the love for food.
Teaching how to cook would seem like a natural progression after soaking myself in cooking and baking for over a decade and yet somehow it’s taken me this long to finally take the plunge into this joyous role of being a food teacher.
I started with a few sessions for the women and kids in my residence complex and driven by their encouragement and suggestions, I’ve finally started **Saffron Trail Kitchen.

Last month, we had a most fulfilling session on Baking Basics with a crowd of most enthusiastic and fun girls. The baked goodies were tasted over cups of tea and coffee. And my first batch of students have been bombarding me with pics of their baked stuff on Whatsapp, that they’ve tried at home and it brings me so much joy.
The next class I’ve scheduled is on Salads. My friend, Nandini says, this class is right up my alley and I can’t help but grin. Moving to Bangalore, growing some little herbs and greens on my terrace garden has been the inspiration for many a salad.
Friends who’ve tasted my salads (pardon me if this sounds like gloating) have always had a good word to say about them. It’s all about the combination of fresh ingredients, paired with dressings and some glamourous components and you have a wow-inducing salad.

My salad class, called ‘Zesty Salads‘ makes its debut this Saturday. I want to show you that salads are anything but boring, can make a whole meal and can be put together using absolutely any ingredients you have on hand.
My recipe notes are typed out, ingredients’ shopping list written down and orders placed. The rocket and the different kinds of lettuce are waiting to be plucked on the morning of the class, so that they are at their freshest best.

This is a beautiful and exciting world I’m stepping into, where I can share my love for cooking, my knowledge of food and nutrition with those who share my passion.
This blog which started off as a personal food diary slowly reached out to a food loving audience, over the years garnered a large readership, finally in its 8th year of existence, connects directly with the people who love to cook, face to face.
I’m planning to do repeat sessions of the salads class, because of the demand and it’s sort of the need of the hour, to eat healthy, eat fresh and keep it exciting. The classes will be held at Whitefield, Bangalore.
If you are interested in learning to make the most amazing salads, do mail me at saffrontrail AT gmail DOT com – so I can schedule the further classes. I do have a few other classes in mind, but so unlike me to let all the cats out of the bag at once, right?
Also mail me with your suggestions on what you’d like to learn from me, given that you know my style of cooking baking, I’d be thrilled to hear from you.
(c) Nandita Iyer 2006-2015
great! Hope to be able to join one of the salad classes, not the one on 5th though.
This looks like so much fun–congratulations!
Those bread really looks good! And the salad! It’s really amazing.
HY!wow so nice your recipes and wonderful presentation.Thanks for share.Cooking Classes
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