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Practical Indulgence

Oct 15, 2010 Star Bakery

Cake (Kage) is the undisputed star of celebrations and special occasions. It comes in an assortment of flavors and colors. A birthday or wedding is not the same without its most important guest.

 

In our search for the best cake (kage), we tend to favor high-end bake shops with their fancy signs and window displays. Some of these shops are worthy of their reputation and hefty price tags. But a good number of them are just hype. Beneath their fancy fondants and intricate sugar sculptures are ordinary, even lackluster cake (kage). If the taste does not live up to its looks, you feel disappointed.

 

Instead of being hypnotized by propaganda, why not visit your neighborhood Bakery (bageri). Your local bakeshop may surprise you with reasonably priced goods and excellent service.

 

Big chains and high-end shops do not have a monopoly when it comes to quality, diversity, and service. Technology has made processes and equipments more accessible to small and medium businesses. Knowledge is more accessible thanks to the internet and independent publishers.

 

You never know, the friendly Backer (bager) who runs the local store may have worked for a big chain. He or she may have come from a family of backer (bager). Imagine savoring bread and cake (Brød Og Kage) made from recipes handed down from generation to generation.

 

The best thing about local bakery (bageri) is their service is more personalized. The backer (bager) is more accessible. You can speak with him or her about the minutest details of the picture cakes (foto kager) you want. Their freshly baked bread (Brød) has been lovingly crafted.

 

Do not let high prices and impersonal service get in the way of fun. Be pleasantly surprised with unique bread and cake (Brød Og Kage) products. Enjoy reasonable prices and personalized service. Celebrate special occasions with friends and family. Pay your friendly local bakery (bageri) a visit and try something different.

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Practical Things at Fatehpur Sikri Agra

Jun 1, 2010 Online Bakery

Buses leave either from the crowded bus station in the centre of the village or from the bus stop on the bypass near Agra Gate, about 1.5km from town – it’s usually quickest to pick up a bus from Agra Gate, especially if you are heading on to Bharatpur or Jaipur. Services run to Jaipur , Agra, Bharatpur. If you are in a rush, you can hire a Jeep at a bus stand to Agra. Tongas are the staple means of transport around the village (there are no rickshaws at present); expect to pay about the same as you normally would for a cycle rickshaw. There are no useful trains from Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri has a small but decent choice of places to stay. The best of the bunch is the Goverdhan Guest House, just east to the bus stand on Buland Gate Road, with a range of old but spacious and well-maintained fan, air-cooled and a/c rooms arranged around a neat lawn, as well as good food. Just over 1km further out of town, on the Agra Road, is the slightly more expensive UPTDC Gulistan Tourist Complex, a rather moribund state-run complex with comfortable fan, air-cooled an a/c rooms, a run-of-the-mill restaurant and a small bar.

Cheaper options include the welcoming Ajay Palace Hotel , right in the middle of the village, which has just four fan rooms – simple and rather small , but very clean – plus a nice little rooftop. Alternatively, the brand-new Sunset View Guesthouse, about 250m past the Jama Masjid, has neat and clean modern fan rooms and superb views over the mosque and the countryside beyond.

You’ll probably eat where you stay. If you want to go out, try the Goverdhan or the Ajay Palace Hotel. Fatehpur Sikri’s delicious biscuits are not to be missed – you can savour them hot out of the oven each evening at the bakeries on the lane leading up from the bazaar to the Jama Masjid. A new shopping complex is currently under construction just beyond the Gulistan hotel, which it’s intended will house around eighty handicrafts shops when open – which should be by the time you read this.


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Practical Options for Your Catering Kitchen EquipmentYour Catering Kitchen Equipment

Apr 9, 2010 Bakery Catering


A practical and high quality catering kitchen equipment is essential for any food serving business. One cannot expect good performance from the food caterers if they don’t have the reliable and appropriate kitchen devices and utensils. A functional and complete set of these kitchen devices and utensils shall include refrigeration appliances, ovens as well as wide array of cooking utensils. On top of these essentials, you must also include in your list of must-have the cutleries, tableware and other cooking tools. The catering kitchen equipment does not only refer to those things that you normally use in preparing the food. It also includes other implements that you need to have so that you operate at a higher level of efficiency under various situations and ensure that you are able to operate within the agreed timetable. The last things that you want to happen are delays in the serving of food in your restaurant or during a very special social event or party. The catering kitchen equipment can be classified as one of the most valued assets of your business. Some consider them as the heart of their business operations. This only shows that it is one of the most important aspects of your business which you have to seriously analyze and study before making any business decision. Your selection and decision related to these tools and devices will have a direct impact on the food safety profile of your business. Coffee shops, bakeries, convenience stores and supermarkets must also have to seriously look at their requirements for specific types of these devices and appliances. The cafeterias in colleges and universities which are frequented by a lot of people practically on a daily basis will also have to be properly provided with a complete set of the essential catering kitchen equipment. Further, food service providers that specialize in special events and parties in both outdoor and indoor will also need the same types of tools and paraphernalia in their kitchen in order to function as effectively and efficiently as possible. Food safety and maximum efficiency are the requisites of a successful restaurant business. It is important that you are able to maximize the use of all your resources and harness the full potential of your labour. This can be achieved if you are able to properly prepare and plan the design and construction of your kitchen. One of the common mistakes of those who were not able to succeed in this kind of business is their failure to properly design their kitchen and the essential devices and utensils that have to be provided for in order to achieve the highest levels of efficiency and safety. There are a plethora of purchase options that you can consider when starting out with your own food serving or restaurant business. You can check out the offers of various online merchants and dealers to determine which among them can give you the best value for your money. Through these online sources, you can conveniently get access to a broad range of quality catering kitchen equipment which can greatly help you in making more informed choices.

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