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Archives for May 2022

NISID HIAJRI, BLOOMBERG OPINION EDITOR IN MY KITCHEN

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I was at a loss for words, when I received a message and an email from Nisid Hijari. A member of the Bloomberg editorial board, Nisid was hoping to talk to me for a project Bloomberg Opinion was doing on innovative businesses started during the pandemic. As luck would have it, Nisid was living in Maine during the pandemic and heard about my sauce launch.

I loved hearing his story about being born in Mumbai and moving to Seattle as an infant. If you get a chance, check out his interview with Charlie Rose on his book, “Midnight’s Furies: The Deadly Legacy of India’s Partition,” winner of the 2016 Colby Award. He’s moving to Japan this fall with his talented wife and writer, Melinda Page. I can’t wait to hear all about his next chapter.
I made him a plate of delicious handcrafted Goa Caldine loaded with @pinkhamsgourmetmarket giant scallops and shrimp because it’s the least I could do! More than anything my mother would have been so proud because I made sure he was fed her signature Goa Caldine. Stay tuned the story will be out soon.

MUMBAI TO MAINE HOSTS MSMT MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER AT MAINE TASTING CENTER

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For over a year now, I have been so proud to serve on the Maine State Music Theater’s Board of Trustees, Bringing Broadway to Brunswick for over 60 years. On May 7, 2022, Saturday, in partnership with Maine State Music Theater, I hosted a fun and delicious fundraiser , a Mother’s Day Luncheon and Cooking Class at the Maine Tasting Center, Wiscasset.  All proceeds went to benefit MSMT.

The luncheon was a culinary celebration of the arts making a stronger come back than ever at MSMT and a celebration of diversity and women entrepreneurship.

Guests enjoyed local Maine wine and cheeses at Maine Tasting Center, Wiscasset, followed by a three-course gourmet Indian luncheon and cooking class, entertainment.

Artistic Director, MSMT Curt Dale Clark and my daughter, Sophia Scott performed live.

Kate McAleer, co-founder of Bixby Chocolates and her mother, co-founder Donna McAleer, shared their founder story during the dessert course.

I had such a blast sharing fun anecdotes about my youth in Mumbai while I cook up a feast in action.

A huge shout out to our MOST generous sponsors who made it all possible!
Cody Barry, Cody James Barry Photography, captured beautiful moments for posterity. Huge thank you to Peter Rosasco and Sydnie Thayer for executing the most incredible culinary service! To the MSMT team who put their heart and soul into all the details and to everyone single guest that purchased a ticket and made the event a memorable one – thank you!!! As you will see,  our guests looked fabulous, brought GREAT energy, joy and spirit to this special day and helped raise a significant sum for Maine’s Award-wining theater, Maine State Music Theater.

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