I didn't want to miss the opportunity of making my first ever wedding cake under the able guidance of one of Chennai's most sort after and prolific bakers(Maaria Kulsum of Adoniya fame,a self taught hard working baker,whom I have known personally for the past couple of years)The class was well organised,few students,which surprised me,but understood along the way as we were given undivided attention and guidance through out the class.The class was held for two days,on the first day we were taught how to make gum paste flowers and peony.For me a it was a wonderful moment as I got to create flowers so beautiful and bright.The following day we learnt to torte,crumb coat and decorate our cakes.Two harrowing days of back to back hard work and Miss Maaria pushing us till we got everything right.The final product had me gasping for breath,not only at its sheer beauty,but that I could have made this as well.
To be honest,I had injured myself a couple of days before the class was to begin, and was wondering if I would ever make it through.Well I did attend and came back with one major observation which completely blew my mind and changed my views on baking.
Like most chefs/cooks,I would think that baking like cooking would literally be a cake walk,but was in for a rude shock at the amount of time it takes to make and decorate just one wedding cake.Miss Maaria(I love to call her that) was there to guide,coax,cajole and just get the best out of us.(Well I had her even yell at me)..
I came back from the class with a new found respect for all bakers throughout the world.You guys are the best...the amount of hard work and dedication that goes into the final product which just starts off as flour,eggs and butter is just overwhelming.Nothing you can do or say will ever diminish my respect for all bakers.
So to those who are reading this,my sincere request to you is please DON'T argue,haggle or bargain at the price you are asked to pay.I have personally observed that it takes a long time, hard work and dedication to create your beautiful cake.You can bake a cake anytime but to turn it into a masterpiece takes a lot of creativity and a sense of beauty.Do keep in mind that this is my personal opinion and is not meant to be offensive or argumentative to people who think otherwise...
I have many other bakers as my friends too,please do accept my respect for all the good work you do...Keep baking you lovely people and may your clan grow forever and ever !!!
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