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When kitchen is your playground

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For an expert cook, the kitchen is his Mecca. It is here where his imagination and creativity are at their best form. The cook is nothing sort of an artisan for whom the kitchen is his favourite playfield. Cooking , as most people will like to believe is not a new profession. People, even in earlier times, loved to cook. Who can forget the great culture of Khansamas or bawarchis that was  born in India. These khansamas were expert cooks who mostly worked in rich and aristocratic families. They, though illiterate could cook some marvellous food. Earlier, cooking was mostly a household affair and it were women who dominated the kitchen.  Experts believe that in many cultures it were the women, who were responsible in crafting the recipes. In the modern era, there are many culinary institutes in India where cooking is taught according to the latest trends. These institutes are perfect example of old world meeting new world. In other words traditional and modern , both...
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How baking came in vogue?

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Baking is one art which many people perceive to be a recent concept. But, the fact of the matter is that baking is one profession that is very old and has been in vogue since the pre biblical times. Baking in the earlier times was done by grinding together grains to form a paste which was heated and finally form a bread. This bread was them mixed with butter, honey, and nuts. The ultimate result was what we can call primitive cakes. As time advanced, cake making went through different stages. With the passage of time, man gathered more control over heat. Cooking and baking techniques improved.  In the Victorian era, cakes and baking was considered an important part of culture and revered upon. In India, cakes were introduced by the British. Cakes, now have become an integral part of most Indian households. In the present era, there are many culinary and baking institutes where baking is taught. The chef training in India is given in many baking institutes. These institute...
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