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Big Weekend: Caribbean Food And Wine Fest
Before dinner, author Divya Gugnani signed copies of her new book "Sexy Women Eat", a sentiment they certainly get behind at Food Republic!

Brown Girl Magazine
Behind the Burner is a culinary blog with expert-based content about food, wine, mixology and nutrition. Creator Divya Gugnani earned an MBA at Harvard Business School and worked as a venture capitalist before starting the website.


Divya Gugnani is an entrepreneur, TV personality and author. You may have even seen her in the American Express “Booming” campaign. Divya is a trained chef and wine enthusiast, and the face of Behind the Burner, she just loves to eat and cook! So much so that she built a career on it. Check out her Q&A in ANOKHI Magazine.

5 Energy-Boosting Foods
Do you find yourself needing that 2 pm boost? Try energizing your body with these easy recipes. Divya Gugnani, founder and CEO of Behind the Burner and author of “Sexy Women Eat” breaks down the best foods to help you take on the day!

Food Expert Divya Gugnani a Star Entrepreneur
Divya Gugnani talks to India West about her upcoming book Sexy Women Eat and her life as an entrepreneur.

You Deserve the Best...Baking Tools
Discover the best baking tools with Divya Gugnani.

Good Times Guide: Invite the Gang for Chocolate Fondue
Throw a chocolate fondue party with tips from Divya Gugnani.

Good Times Guide:Throw A Cookie Cocktail Party
Throw a cookie cocktail party with tips from Divya Gugnani.

Wines and Champagnes to Make Your Celebrations Sparkle
Divya Gugnani tells readers her favorite wines in the latest issue of Jetset Magazine

You Deserve the Best...Pasta Sauce!
Divya Gugnani weighs in on the best pasta sauce on the market today.

Good-times Guide: Making Happy Memories Together
Divya Gugnani shares her tips on how to host a Bloody Mary Brunch.

Good-times Guide: Making Happy Memories Together
Divya Gugnani shares her tips for hosting a fondue party.

That Striking Entrepreneur from the New Amex Ads? She’s in the Market for Capital
Divya talks to PeHub about starting her company and striking out on her own.

4 Spooky Halloween Cocktail Recipes
Hosting a spooky holiday bash? Treat your guests to Divya Gugnani’s Pumpkin Martini, Spicy Mulled Cider or Bloody Cosmopolitan.

Behind-the-Scenes: Qoof – The Evolution of Interactive Video Advertising?
BehindtheBurner.com is a great example of “really robust implementation” of the Qoof widget being used as the main video player. This customized player utilizes Qoof’s services via the tabs on the right side.

Social Media Marketing All-in-One For Dummies
Behind the Burner is featured in "Social Media Marketing All-in-One For Dummies", your guide to a successful social media campaign.

Business Answers: Customers Who Don't Pay & Dealing with Debt
Divya Gugnani, the CEO of Behind the Burner answers viewers questions about long-term customers who stop paying their bills and whether or not entrepreneurs should dip into their 401k to handle growing debt.

Booming is never looking for a check in the mail. Because it’s already in your email.
Divya Gugnani is an American Express OPEN Cardmember and owner of Behind the Burner - a media brand that specializes in culinary content. Divya uses digitial channels to create and distribute her content. She even uses web based tools, like AcceptPay, to help run her business.

Watching Every Penny from Behind the Burner
In November of 2008 Divya Gugnani started her culinary media brand, Behind the Burner. It did not take long for her to realize that funding was scarce and she had to manage it carefully. Check out some of the important lessons she learned along the way.

Tuscany: Behind the Producers
Behind the Burner’s Divya Gugnani teaches readers how to buy the best Tuscan bottles.

25 Influential Business Women in New York City You Should Follow on Twitter [The 2010 List]
Follow Divya Gugnani on twitter! Behind the Burner's CEO is one of the 25 most Influential Business Women in New York City.

How to Find the Perfect Temperature to Serve Wine
Not sure how to serve your reds and whites? Divya Gugnani from Behind the Burner knows how to find the perfect temperature for wine.

Tuscany: Behind the Region
Behind the Burner’s Divya Gugnani takes readers Behind the Region to explore the wines of Tuscany!

Tot Chef: Kid Friendly Kitchen Tools
Get your children involved in the kitchen with these kid-friendly culinary tools.

How to Make the Perfect Al Dente Pasta
Impress your guests with the perfect Al Dente pasta, Behind the Burner’s Divya Gugnani knows how to get it just right.

How to Squeeze Citrus Juice
Fresh squeezed juice is a great way to enhance your recipes and cocktails. Check out Divya Gugnani’s tips and tricks for squeezing fresh citrus juice at home.

Behind the Burner: Summer Cocktail Books
There’s no better way to chill out in the summer then with an ice cold cocktail. Check out these great cocktail books and learn how to make them!

Behind the Burner: Culinary Wedding Gifts
If you want to be the guest to remember then you have to give the couple a gift they won’t forget! Check out these great gift ideas for the foodies in your life who are about to tie the knot.

Behind the Burner: Baking Gadgets
There is always a reason to bake! Behind the Burner’s Divya Gugnani shows us the latest baking gadgets that will make your next recipe rise to the occasion.

Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award
Divya Gugnani is the founder and CEO of the culinary media brand Behind the Burner. She acquired a taste for her future in culinary arts while building a career in finance. In addition to a B.S. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, Ms. Gugnani holds a degree from the French Culinary Institute, where she discovered her inner chef.

129 Ways to Manage your Time?
Google docs can be a timesaver! Our team compiles a master list, each one with their own tasks for the week and we keep it in google docs so everyone can view and share the most recent document.


Business Answers: Managing Debt & Buying vs. Leasing
Divya Gugnani, former venture capitalist and CEO of the culinary media brand, Behind the Burner, answer viewer questions about managing debt, and deciding whether to buy or lease.

Elevator Pitch: Heirloom Bijou Bracelet
Rhett Templeton pitches her solution to keeping your babies pacifier off the ground. Tune in to see what Divya Gugnani thinks about this product.

Divya Gugnani Cooks Up a Start-Up
Divya Gugnani gave up her career as a successful venture capitalist (along with the hefty salary and all the perks) to create her own start-up company, Behind the Burner.

Divya Gugnani is a featured Nestpert on TheNest.com
Do you want to peel garlic without the stinky hands and nails? Divya Gugnani will show you how!

Summer Wines with Behind the Burner
Quench your thirst with the best wine varietals that no wine fridge or cabinet should be without this summer!

Behind the Burner: The Perfect Picnic
Check out the hottest new picnic accessories with Divya Gugnani and Lynda Baquero on NBC!

Behind the Burner: Summer Cocktails
Watch Divya Gugnani mix up some refreshing cocktails just in time for summer!

India's Spice Girls: American Culinary Superstars
Divya Gugnani came from Goldman Sachs and started Behind the Burner, a culinary media brand focused on restaurant ratings, celeb-chef tips, nutrition news and product reviews. Behind the Burner segments are syndicated to 49 media properties and air NBC's New York Nonstop channel, reaching 5.7 million homes in the New York area.

How to Vacuum Seal
You don’t need high tech equipment to keep your food fresh! Vacuum sealing helps make your food last longer by preventing freezer burn. Learn how!

13 Divine Wine Accessories
Take your vino to the next level with these great wine accessories. Whether you're an expert sommelier or just a wine lover, there is something here for everyone.

Divya Gugnani in the Huffington Post
Divya Gugnani, CEO and founder of Behind the Burner is a regular contributor for the Food Section of the Huffington Post. Check out her latest articles!

Divya Gugnani is Featured in March Magazine Online
Divya eats, drinks and inspires people to satisfy their culinary curiosity for a living. As the CEO and Founder of Behind the Burner, Divya has been able to meld her passion for food with her experience in business.

Behind the Burner: Grilling Gadgets
Now that the weather is warmer, it's time to start grilling. Check out the newest grilling tools that are sure to impress your guests!

Better Your Business: Divya Gugnani
Divya Gugnani provides some tips to help you better your business in this special segment just for Open Forum viewers.

Behind the Burner: Going Green in the Kitchen
Learn how to dish out gourmet meals and go green in the kitchen with these tips, tricks and techniques from Divya Gugnani.

The 2010 Game Changers
Divya Gugnani, CEO/Founder of Behind the Burner was named one of the 2010 Game Changers: today's unconventional entrepreneurs and the business legends of tomorrow.

The Indian Film Festival
Tune in to see Divya Gugnani on the red carpet at the Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles, California.

Elevator Pitch: GenGreen
Today, it's all about going green but many of us need help finding the right products. Charisse McAuliffe of GenGreen tells Divya Gugnani why her site is the perfect place to educated yourself.

Business Answers: Videos Going Viral & Lunching with the Competition
Divya Gugnani, CEO/Founder of Behind the Burner answers viewers questions about making a video go viral and whether or not it is a good idea to grab a bite with your competition.

Behind the Burner: Cocktail and Wine Gadgets
Stop going out to the bars and bring the party home with these great cocktail and wine gadgets!

Bergen Newspaper Group Partners With Beh
Divya Gugnani is excited to share Behind the Burner's tips, tricks and techniques with food and beverage enthusiasts across New Jersey!

LinkedIn Success Stories: How 11 Companies Are Using the Global Networking Site to Achieve Their Business and Marketing Goals
Divya Guganani has her account configured so anyone can see her InMail. Because Divya is constantly receiving messages from users seeking culinary information and entrepreneurial advice, this feature allows her to share her insights and even cultivate new ideas.

Divya Gugnani Judges the 2010 Amstel Light Burger Bash
Behind the Burner's Divya Gugnani sat among Art Smith, Top Chef's Carla Hall, Food & Wine's Kate Krader and Esquire's Ryan D'Agostino to judge the 2010 Amstel Light Burger Bash.

Behind The Burner: Snack Smarter
It can be difficult to find healthy alternatives when you're on the go but, Divya Gugnani makes it easy. Snack smarter with these healthier picks!

Behind the Burner: Kitchen Tech
Kitchen gadgets are the wave of the future; these gadgets allow you to make culinary masterpieces as easy as 1-2-3. Check out the latest culinary gadgets with Divya Gugnani of BehindtheBurner.com

Divya Gugnani: All About Persistence
In less than a year, Divya Gugnani took a casual idea, mixed it with her passion and financial savvy, added a dash of persistence and created a fully baked, thriving online culinary business.

Behind the Burner: Culinary Valentine's Day Gifts
If a box of chocolates just wont cut it this year, Divya Gugnani has some great gift ideas for the food and wine lover in your life.

Behind the Burner: Gourmet Groceries on a Budget
Do you want gourmet groceries on a tight budget? We've got the answer! Divya Gugnani gives her best tips for stretc



















































































