The credit of my interest in cooking and baking goes to my mother. She is a wonderful cook and a great hostess too. Not a single day does she get bored or tired to cook. She has been a true inspiration and guide right from my childhood days when she used to plan, cook and host the three of our birthday parties. Chocolate cake is one of her specialities and even today not a single birthday at home is complete without it.
When I was young I used to just help her when there were guests or a party at home. It was during the long summer vacation after my 10th board exams that I started watching cookery shows on TV and tried out a few recipes. Even today in my free time I watch shows on NDTV Good times, TLC, etc. It is from my mom and through these shows that I have learnt my culinary skills. However while studying BCom at Christ College I had the opportunity to do a Certificate course in Bakery and Confectionery. This short term course helped me to learn the basics of baking and from then on baking cakes and pastries have never been difficult. Also the encouragement that I have received from my mom and others at home has been very inspiring as they not only appreciate my culinary skills but are also ready to eat whatever I prepare as long as it is edible. Today I can proudly say that with the help of my mom and sister I can plan and cook a full course meal for a get-together at home without any difficulty.
When I was young I used to just help her when there were guests or a party at home. It was during the long summer vacation after my 10th board exams that I started watching cookery shows on TV and tried out a few recipes. Even today in my free time I watch shows on NDTV Good times, TLC, etc. It is from my mom and through these shows that I have learnt my culinary skills. However while studying BCom at Christ College I had the opportunity to do a Certificate course in Bakery and Confectionery. This short term course helped me to learn the basics of baking and from then on baking cakes and pastries have never been difficult. Also the encouragement that I have received from my mom and others at home has been very inspiring as they not only appreciate my culinary skills but are also ready to eat whatever I prepare as long as it is edible. Today I can proudly say that with the help of my mom and sister I can plan and cook a full course meal for a get-together at home without any difficulty.
