About Natasha

Hello! I’m Natasha Minocha, the self-taught baker and cook behind Tasha’s Artisan Foods.

Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet, where the oven is always warm and there’s usually something freshly baked on the counter!

I’ve been baking since I was 13, ever since my mom handed me a worn-out baking book to keep me occupied during her afternoon naps. Little did she know she was igniting a lifelong passion! From that first cake to now, baking has become second nature to me - it’s my happy place, my creative outlet, and what I love sharing most.

My Food Philosophy

I believe baking doesn’t have to be intimidating or require fancy ingredients. With a little encouragement and the right recipe, anyone can bake something beautiful and delicious. Through Tasha’s Artisan Foods, I hope to make baking feel less like a chore and more like the joy it truly is.

What You’ll Find on Tasha’s Artisan Foods

At its heart, this blog is all about making baking easy and approachable for everyone. Most of my recipes are baked goods - from breads and cookies to wholesome breakfast bakes and decadent desserts. The rest are simple, flavorful meals you can put together with fresh ingredients and a pinch of joy!

Here’s what you can expect:

Tried and tested baking recipes that even beginners can follow with confidence.
Wholesome, everyday meals for busy days and cozy nights.
Indian favorites, both sweet and savory, rooted in tradition with a modern twist.
Helpful tips, ingredient swaps, and step-by-step guidance - because I want you to succeed and have fun while you're at it.

All my recipes are created, tested (often multiple times!), photographed, and filmed in my kitchen. Every image and video you see is styled and shot by me, another part of the process I absolutely love!

My Inspiration

My biggest inspiration? My parents! They shared their deep love and respect for food, as well as their unrelenting spirit to try new cuisines, recipes, and make them their own. Their influence is woven into everything I cook and bake.

My Journey

I spent some years living in Moscow and Michigan, where I fell deeper in love with cooking and how food connects people across cultures. When I moved back to India, I turned my passion into a full-time baking and catering business - Tasha’s Artisan Foods. I baked for birthdays, brunches, weddings, and everything in between.

In 2020, I closed that chapter to pour my heart into this blog. Same name, new mission: to make baking feel easy, joyful, and totally doable!

Quick Facts About Me

📍Based in Gurgaon, India

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Wife, mom of two, and strict no-phones-at-the-dinner-table enforcer!

❤️ Lifelong recipe tinkerer with love for fresh ingredients, seasonal produce, and warm spices.

🧼 Most enthusiastic about cleaning the kitchen!

📷 Behind every photo and video on this blog, armed with my Canon 7D and Sony ZV1, and still learning as I go along!

So glad you're here! Let’s make something delicious together!