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Stories behind the cake

June 29th, 2018

Cakes are delicious and there is hardly any person who hates to have a bite of this deliciousness.

Cakes always have a great presence in any happy occasion; be it a birthday party or a marriage anniversary or any kind of celebrations. One can think of online cake delivery of they want to send good wishes to their near ones.

But before that, one needs to know a little bit of story about the origin of the cake and how this all started.

The word Cake has a Viking origin. Those who are more curious to know about the origin of cakes should know the fact that the word cake originally comes from the word Kaka. It is said by many food historians that the world’s famous bakers were the ancient Egyptians. They used to bake the cake on hot stones. Have you ever thought why cakes are fluffy and round? This is because; it was made of unused breads which were 2-3days old. Natural yeasts were used to give the cake a flat top.

Romans also started baking a long time back where they used salts and wheat to form small cakes. There was a kind of barley bread available which the groom used to eat during the time of wedding ceremony and then he would break the rest of the bread over the bride’s head. They used to think it is a happy symbol of a married life.

But to make fluffy cakes, people started using whipping eggs in the batter. But this concept came much later, in the 18th century. During that period of time, the baking powder and the baking soda were also invented and sugar (another main ingredient of cake recipe) came into the scene as well. Then the cake ovens were discovered where one used to bake cakes by regulating temperature. So baking cake became easier post 18th century.

The first ever birthday cake was made in Germany in Middle Ages. This is because; way back then, only Germans used to celebrate a child’s birthday and used to make a cake which they used to call by the name Kinder fest. But the cake that was made, mainly looked like a bread but it tasted much sweeter than the actual bread.

Cakes can actually be easily baked at home. One has to arrange all the exact amount of ingredients and all in proper portions. They have to be very careful when they are using the baking powder. The margarine or the butter that one chooses to take in the recipe has to be on high fat content (at least 75 percent of fat, if not more). One must make sure that the butter they are using as an ingredient should be kept at the room temperature, so that it can be consistent. One has to keep all their ingredients ready in front of them before you start the baking procedure.

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Western Influence on the concept of gifting

June 25th, 2018

Western influence has made a great impact on our lives – changing our way of living, dressing, tastes and preferences, including food, and celebration pattern. The coming up of shopping malls, western food chain restaurants, western style fitness salons, and western patterned apparels have changed the outlook of people widely. Now a days even in occasions like marriage and religious ceremonies people play western music, there are also a large number of people who take lessons of Western music.

How Western Influence has impacted celebrations

Previously, marriage ceremonies and birthday parties meant only the inclusion of Indian cuisines. But now, the entire event management team specializes in offering services, which are hundred percent customized, be it the inclusion of Western cuisines or the ambience and decoration, or the music played and wedding attire. Just like western countries, theme parties are now seen in India, where the entire party is organized following a theme. The guests are also asked to be a part of that theme. The positive impact of Westernization in India is that it has reduced the degree of Orthodoxy which existed earlier, for eg the dowry system, the inherent system of girls being housewives after marriage, neglecting the studies of girl child and looking upon them as burden, female foeticide, female infanticide etc.

Westernization and Western cuisine

We Indians lay great emphasis on food, and believe no celebration or ritual is complete without food. Indians are food lovers, and Indian street food is something that the entire world knows about. It is always said that in India no foreigner would ever return back starving, since there are thousands of options available for them. Western influence on food has further made it easy for foreigners as well. It is also a ritual in India to have a dessert at the end of meal, even it be sugar. The idea of desserts has become modified to some extent with the inclusion of cakes, cookies, ice creams, assorted ice balls etc. Just like our clothes and grocery, we can now order cake online, whenever we crave for it. Upcoming chefs are taking up patisserie and bakery very seriously.

Cakes and Celebration

Anytime, anywhere we wish to celebrate, or give a surprise to someone near and dear, or celebrate a product launch at office, or celebrate anniversary and birthdays, the first thing that comes into our mind is to send a cake or order a cake. Earlier cakes were only limited to Christmas celebration at least in India. But now cakes have become an integral part of every celebration be it small or large. This is the impact of Western influence on our lives. But as long as it makes us happy, it should not be a matter to be taken very seriously.  Western influence becomes hazardous to us when it affects our normal well being, taking a toll on our health and mental well being. For eg, over consumptions of fast foods such as pizza, burgers, and cheese stuffed sandwiches, increases our cholesterol level, thereby affecting our heart. Similarly over consumption of liquor and carbonated drinks affects our health, thereby interfering in the normal functioning of the body.

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These Are the Occasions When A Gift of Cake Seems Appropriate

April 16th, 2018

So, you love cakes and you believe that they can make any occasion more exciting. Well then, what holds you back? Make cakes your staple gift item and present them whenever there is an occasion. Here are some occasions when a gift of cake would seem most appropriate. Read on to find out which occasions they are-

  1. Birthdays– Now, this is pretty obvious. When it comes to gifting someone on his birthday, the thought of gifting a cake invariably crosses the mind. And why not! One thing that a cake can be closely associated with is a birthday celebration. So, whether it’s your mother, father, sibling, friend or colleague, if it’s their birthday, you can gift them a cake without doubts and apprehensions. The entire feeling of taking a birthday cake all the way to the recipient, unboxing it in front of them and then seeing them become happy is rewarding. And then feasting on it after it has been cut comes as a bonus!
  2. On the valentine’s day– When valentine’s day is around the corner, your mind remains mostly occupied with gift ideas. You can’t stop thinking about what gift to give your beloved on the valentine’s day, and it begins to take a toll on your other chores, duties and responsibilities. Well, why let that happen, when you can gift them a cake without coming across as someone who doesn’t put much thought into choosing gifts? So, don’t think much, and go for a cake. Thankfully, there are so many cake shops these days that choosing the right cake is no more a problem. Whether you send cakes by post or in person, the choice is yours, but rest assured there will be no availability issues.
  3. Academic and professional achievements– Whether it is your younger sibling who has cleared high school with flying colours or your colleague cum friend who has now become your superior through promotion, gifting them for their achievement seems important. But what gift to present? Although you can go for pens and other stationery items, they have already become tacky and boring. Instead, you can present a cake. And with online outlets available these days, you can also send cake online.
  4. A wedding anniversary- Whether it is the wedding anniversary of your friend or your parents, there can’t be a more appropriate gift item to present than a cake. If it’s the anniversary of someone from your family, then you will anyway need a cake. So, why not gift it? With so many different styles and themes of anniversary cakes available in the market, you never run out of choices. If you want to gift something else too, you sure can do so. But make sure you don’t tick the cake off the list.
  5. Welcoming a new born baby– Going to see a new born baby? Take a cake along. No, it won’t have to be a residence visit; even if you are paying a visit at the hospital, you can take a cake with you. Cakes ooze out a peppy feel, and they enhance the celebrative mood of any occasion.

Not just these, there are many other occasions where you can gift a cake. So, gift cakes and spread joy!

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The Best Foods to Make at Home

February 15th, 2018

There are a lot of different food items that you can make at home very easily which taste absolutely spectacular. Before diving into the world of food that can be prepared at home let us spend a few minutes talking about why it is important to cook your own food at home. The first and probably the most important fact due to which it is important to cook your own food at home is the health factor. The food you cook at your own home is the healthiest food that you can possibly consume. You have washed every ingredient yourself so you know that they are clean and you have used the best possible things to cook your food and you haven’t used things that are unhealthy even if they make your food tastier. Everyday eating food outside is almost improbable. It is almost certainly going to make you ill sooner or later no where you eat every day. It is very important that you cook your own food more often and eat outside once in a while. Also once you actually start cooking your own food you would realize that there is an unexplored world out there for you. You can legitimately cook almost anything you wish to given that your budget constraint allows for you to buy the ingredients. Now that we have established the fact that cooking at your home is the best thing to do, let us talk about some of the most delicious food that you can make at your home easily.

One of the easiest thing to make which everyone loves is a cake. For making a cake a home you need no expertise in anything. All you got to do is go online look up the recipe of how to make a cake and buy all the necessary ingredients. The first time you make a cake it would not be the best cake in the world but with practice you would be able to make better and better cakes. If you are hosting a birthday party and you do not wish to make your own cake then you can always opt for cake delivery online. There are several other foods that you can make at home like cookies. The way you make cookies is almost similar to the way cakes are made. You can find everything you need online. You can even buy the necessary ingredients from an online grocery store. It is needless to say that you should also cook all your meals at home if possible. This would help you keep your body healthy and stay fit. If you have a relative who lives abroad in UK then you can even have a cake delivered to UK. Every time you cook your own food at home you are actually doing yourself a favor. You body can function much better on home cooked less greasy food. If you wish to eat cake but not bake it then the best option is to buy cakes online because there you get a huge amount of variety and you can pick and choose at your will from the comfort of your home.

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Essential Tips to Deliver Birthday Cakes Successfully

January 11th, 2018

Do you want to send a birthday cake to your mother in your hometown? That can be a bit stressful. After all, a delicate item like cake has to be packed and delivered in a way so that it remains the same as you saw it inside the showcase. Again if you want to taste the cake, made by your mom on Christmas and want it to have while you are far away from her, you can mail her your desire. She will make every effort to bake the best cake and decorate it as you preferred. Now, sending birthday cakes by post-UK can be tricky. If you maintain certain tips, it is possible to deliver it as it is. Read on to know more about the tips-

  1. Make Your Plan Ahead

While you are planning to send a birthday cake to your dear one, you need to plan ahead. Before contacting the bakery and the cake designers, you should talk to the courier service who are expert in delivering cake effectively. There are certain things you need to consider before ordering cake delivered the UK–

  • Do you know the location?
  • How much time does it take to reach that location?
  • Can the cake be delivered at rush hour?
  • Are there any alternate routes?

Once you have answers to all these questions, you can contact the perfect cake delivery companies.

  1. Prepare Your Cake for Posting

You can send any kind of food items including cakes through posting. But, sending cakes is a bit challenging as it comes with decoration and icing. You have to make sure that those things won’t get misplaced while sorting at courier center. The best thing will be to send non-decorated cakes. If you are planning tiered cakes, send all parts separately and tell the receiver to arrange them. Sending fruitcakes through the posting is one of the best things you can do while delivering birthday cakes.

  1. Pick the Perfect Style of Packaging

To post a cake, you can pick a sturdy corrugated box. You should buy a box that perfectly fits your cake and also the padding on each side of it. Don’t forget to use bubble wrapping to wrap your cake. If you find any gaps in the box, fill those up with polystyrene chips. You can also place crunched up newspaper to set the cake inside the box. If you run a cake delivery business from home and wants to deliver several numbers of cakes at a time, you can buy cake holders and packaging inserts that can keep the cake at a place inside the packaging without disturbing the shape. When you become sure that the cake is secured inside the box, you can tape the box tightly and label it.

With these easy tips, delivering birthday cake has become easier. If you run a home bakery and get regular orders to send cakes, or you are posting birthday cakes for your dear ones, these methods will really come handy. Try from the next time.

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