Amid the pandemic, baking was one of the many sectors that saw a spike as many turned to this — as a hobby and a profession — boosting the market.   As soon as we hear the word ‘baking’, images of cakes, pastries, puffs, biscuits, doughnuts, pop right in front of our eyes and leave our mouths salivating. The credit for this goes to skilled bakers who leave no stone unturned to bring to the table not only aesthetically presented delicacies but sumptuous treats that please our taste buds as well. Bakery gaining prominence as a profession Passé are the...

Chef Eureka Araujo shares an easy recipe to make almond sponge and mango cake at home. This festive season, soak in the delightful flavours of the month. Pineapple and almond sponge are sure to leave you spellbound with an enthralling sensory experience and a mouthwatering appeal. This delicate cake is brimming with delicious mango curd, which perfectly pairs with soft coconut buttercream. Thankfully, it isn’t a difficult cake to make, especially with all the fun you’re having with family; this cake won’t make you skip a beat for a second. However, one may not be ready to resist biting into...

Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts (APCA) The Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts (APCA) was founded in Malaysia in 2010. It quickly spread to other nations such as Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, and India. APCA has three centres in India, with locations in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Bangalore. Previously known as the Academy of Pastry Arts, it was renamed the Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts after the addition of Culinary studies. On top of a dual undergraduate degree in both pastry and culinary, the Academy offers full-time and part-time Culinary and Pastry courses. It is one of India’s...

Culinary Schools are a good way to learn the art and craft of cooking for all those people who want to step into the professional world of cooking. The training provided in such schools provides you with all the culinary tips and tricks and prepares you to survive in the competitive world of cooking. Cooking is such a field that only the best ones survive in this industry. These schools, by using the blended method of theoretical and practical teaching, help you to face challenges in the industry and provide you with the required skill-set to start your own business...

Chef Zarar Khan shares that “it is critical to understand the ingredients to provide justice for your recipe; hence there are certain bases on which chickens can be characterized.” Chicken is one of the most popular meats, liked by eminent chefs and home cooks alike worldwide. However, the immense global popularity that chicken enjoys makes one wonder what may be the reason. From easy availability to great taste or its versatility are some of the distinguishing features of chicken meat. Every chef seeks to enhance the flavours of the dish they make. An important factor that can help you improve...

Looking for the best institute of bakery and culinary arts in Delhi? If yes, then your search will end here. But before that, let’s have a word on cakes and bakes! Cakes are delicious, but bakes can take a toll on your energy and your time. Baking a cake can be difficult. That’s because it’s an art that requires proper knowledge and precision. You need to have your hands on it only after learning from professional bakers. Only then it will be possible for you to bake awesome cakes on your own. And yes, if you want to make a career...

The outbreak of a global pandemic made the traditional method of teaching and learning shift to the online space. The institutes were forced to remain closed during the lockdown and it turned out to be highly challenging for the culinary institutes to provide culinary classes through an online mode. The absence of a kitchen classroom and hands-on experiences became the major drawbacks of online classes in culinary institutes. Amidst all the online chaos of culinary classes, a few steps introduced by the culinary institutes helped bakeries and culinary institutes to bridge the educational gap during the covid-19 pandemic. Innovating and...

Chef Alisha Faleiro, a Pastry Chef at the Academy of Pastry & Culinary Arts, shares how mini pastry developed as a current trend recently. Easy small serving desserts or Mini desserts, in the form of an assortment of mini pastries and pétits fours served together on a platter, have become a rage among dessert lovers and aficionados alike. Making a splash in the food world, these mini pastry platters are a pleasant way to finish off your meal. Mini pastries offer customers more flavours, variety, textures, and unique pairings, incorporating ingenuity and creativity in the baking process. Furthermore, Chef Alisha Faleiro, a...

What makes people far beyond India’s shores cherish and embrace its culinary creations? By Niklesh Sharma Indian cuisine holds a startling history of 8,000 years of numerous groups and cultures along with 2,000 plus traditional Indian recipes. Diversity in flavors leaves everyone dumbstruck. Further, the historical trade with British and Portuguese added more astounding factors to Indian cuisine. Delicious delicacies and culinary creations The popular reason behind the secrets of Indian recipes is that the flavors don’t overlap. The human brain is blessed to register the sensory impression whenever the chemical sensors, taste, and smell, interact with the substance. Indian...

Asking a pastry chef to bake exquisite desserts for 100 days but to also avoid eating sugar during the same period may be akin to asking a seasoned vintner to attend wine tasting parties daily but do not actually sample any wine; how can they resist. Yet not only am I taking part in a “100 days no sugar challenge” but with each passing day, I’m getting closer to succeeding with flying colours in this endeavour. I want to share my journey so far and also let others know what led me to take a challenge of bake delicious desserts...