A bit more about Neha Mathur

Thanks for stopping by Whisk Affair, a blog that I’ve grown with lots of love since 2012; and wanting to know more about me. I’m an Indian, highly aspirational and, focused on perfection. I love cooking, an art that I’ve learnt over the last many years. Right now based in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA, I’m continuing my passion to help people enjoy home-cooked food.

I was born to doctor parents in a small town called Banda in UP, India. Both my parents were serving as doctors for the State Government. I’m the eldest of three sisters (my younger sisters being Twins :-)). Right from my childhood, I was fond of food and learnt nuances of cooking from my mom and dad.

I studied to be a dental surgeon; and finished my degree in 2004.

Neha Mathur in Dentist Uniform

While I initially started off my practice, I left it very soon to follow my passion into food. After getting married I lived in multiple countries including Malaysia, Czech Republic, USA and travelled extensively. Throughout these travels I got to experience different cuisines and learnt a lot about local foods in different parts of the world.

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The blog started with me documenting a number of recipes I started to make. Every time it turned out perfect, I would write it down so I could make it again. I also shared my experiences with my friends and family.

My Son, Bhavye

I’ve one handsome son, Bhavye. He is now at his college in Michigan Ann Arbor pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. He has varied interests from linguistics to statistics to mathematics and music,; he loves his piano and is inclined a lot towards innovation and sciences. He has also run 3 hugely successful premium Model United Nations (MUN) in India.

If you are interested look at Bhavye’s profile here.

He loves to try a number of international recipes and pushes me to keep cooking more!

Bhavye Mathur, Son of Neha Mathur

My Husband, Mohit

I met my husband and got married to him in 2005. We both love food and he is also the prime taster for my recipes.

He has held multiple positions with leading companies across the globe, helping them scale. He is an expert at leading Digital Strategy and Transformations. Read more about Mohit here.

He also guides me in the tech and financial side of maintaining Whisk Affair.

Neha with her husband Mohit

The Birth of Whisk Affair

After a lot of experiments, Whisk Affair took a much formal shape in 2012. I was happy that I could turn my passion into a profession. There have been several learnings along with the way and I’ve loved every day of it.

Bringing out the taste and appeal in your cooking is all about having tried and tested recipes up your sleeve. I’ve has nurtured Whisk Affair since 2012 with a vision to help people experience food.

Neha Mathur in her kitchen

You would always find recipes on Whisk Affair that have been personally tried and tested by me. Whisk Affair’s recipes let’s you stand out from the crowd, always and let you not just taste food, but make an experience out of it!

Fall in love with your own cooking, use best of the ingredients that you believe in and bring that awesome taste.

Right from childhood, I picked up on nuances of cooking from my mom and dad, my lunch boxes in school were the most sought after. In search for my love for the food, I decided to give up my career in dentistry and get into recipes. I have loved every moment of the journey so far. I love my cooking appliances, tools, camera, cherish being a food enthusiast and love to share my experiments & innovations with the dishes with my readers.

Chef Neha Mathur

Beyond Whisk Affair

Beyond food, I’m an avid traveler and love and explore around and try the local cuisines, a caring wife & mom and a loving host. I love to decorate my home and collect props for my photos.

I believe in the adage “pleasure in job brings perfection in work” and keeping my work organized gives me a lot of pleasure. I’m a fan of making lists of to-do’s which also helps me prioritize and complete my works on time.”

Over the course of last multiple years, I’ve also worked as recipe expert with many brands to bring best out of their recipes. I’ve served on the Panel of Saffola Fit Foodie, worked with start-ups like Eat Fresh & Swiggy, India Food Network and published cookbooks for Prestige appliances.

I work with several food and beverage brands, developing new recipes for them and helping them launch and promote new products and ingredients, and helping them reach out to my readers. Some of the key brands that I’ve worked with include Nestle, Kissan, Saffola (Marico), India Gate Rice, Sunfeast, Swiggy, Brooke Bond Red Label, Modicare, GoelD, Hamilton Beach, MTR, Big Bazaar, Betty Crocker, B Natural, India Food Network, Bonne Maman, Cavit Wines, Big Basket, Big Marble Farms Canada, and many more.

Right now I live in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA with my husband Mohit, and my dog Oreo.

Neha in the Media

I’m glad to have been featured in the media regularly, some of which are quoted below

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Help me reach more people like you

It is amazing for me to continue this journey along with people like you and fulfill my vision of helping people experience food. If you have any questions or want to connect with me just drop me a note on neha@whiskaffair.com.

If you love a recipe or trying an alternate way, let me know by leaving a comment on the recipe. Help me reach more people like you who are interested in experiencing food by sharing my recipes on your social media posts.

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