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Can you tell us more about your start in baking, whether that’s in early childhood or when you were older?

Poornima Bhat:- Qualified professionally as a BNYS Doctor (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) with PG Diploma in Traditional Acupuncture and PG Diploma in Clinical Research. Art has always been in the family, helping my mom in her pot paintings or doll making, rangolis or jute artistry… I developed a niche for different kinds of paintings like Charcoal painting and glass painting during my teens. After marriage, I moved to Mumbai from Bangalore and due to family constraints of in-laws ill health I had to discontinue my practice. That stillness in life bought a vacuum in me and that when my husband suggested I try my hands in Baking. And 8 years back was when I thought of baking as a stress buster, little did I know it will become my biggest support and my identity. 

How you define your style of baking? 

Poornima Bhat:- Innovative designs and themes with a touch of passion. 

Is baking something that has always been endemic to that side of the family? 

Poornima Bhat:- Yes, my mom was a great chef and always baked cakes (with no or minimal icing) and cookies for us. 

_{What is the most rewarding part of baking/ cake decorating?} 

Poornima Bhat:- The satisfaction of adding a silver lining to the special moments of Someone. The smile, the twinkling eyes, heartfelt words are the biggest reward. 

When I see my kids taking pride in my creations it gives me an unexplainable joy… 

Have you ever had a ‘soggy bottom’ cake accident? 

Poornima Bhat:- Yes, there’s always a string in every profession that keeps you rooted and vigilant. There’s been one incident where the just before the Delivery the cab ran into a pothole and the cake slide. Luckily there was no much irreparable damage and it was salvaged rightfully..and the client was so accommodative. 

What do you make on lazy days when you need to feed yourself but aren’t going to blog about it? 

Poornima Bhat:- Along with being a baker, I’m a sportswoman, hence I’ve my throwball practices that go simultaneously with baking, apart from that I keep myself updated with unique designs and concepts that can be implemented. 

As a baker what all trends do you see forthcoming in 2020?

Poornima Bhat:- Non-fondant cakes are on the rise, achieving perfection in cream cakes are a trend, freehand paintings on cakes, elegant designs are the designs of 2020 

Which is your favourite equipment while you are baking or decorating the cake? 

Poornima Bhat:- In baking my favourite equipment is my stand mixer and in decorating its my turntable that I’m completely dependent upon. 

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