Posted by Akhileshwari Anand Raj
- Sep 20, 2019
- 5657
- 0
- By Akhileshwari Anand Raj
Pinkle Sachdev is a Hyderabad based home baker, and her venture is Pinklucious Baker. She specializes exclusively in eggless goodies. She generally stays away from using fondant in her cakes and tries to use white chocolate coloured ganache instead wherever possible. Her endeavour is to bake cakes and other treats in such a way that it can be eaten as a whole and to simply bring joy to others. Choosing her passion as her profession has helped her give her best. We got the chance to interview her as a part of our initiative to interview home bakers across India and to give them a platform to share their journey!
1. Tell us a bit about how your venture started out!
I used to see my sister in law bake cakes at home and I was fascinated by it. Eventually, I learned how to bake. I have learned the basics of the chemistry of baking. I supplemented this with information from YouTube & other sources on the internet. My family n friends started ordering cakes and other goodies from me. With their support, I was able to start my own venture.
2. What were the initial difficulties that you faced, and how has it helped you become the baker that you are today?
Although working from home gives you comfort & convenience, being a home baker is hard work. I don’t have anyone else to help me & I do everything myself. The satisfaction that I get out of my baking makes it worthwhile. My one difficulty is that it is sometimes very difficult to find good quality raw material and tools in India at affordable prices. To solve this, I have gotten many of my things from the US through family friends.
3. How do you decide to price? Do you have issues such as customers comparing your price to stores and asking for lower prices?
I follow my own method of pricing based on the ingredients, time spent & design, among other things. Clients should ideally not compare your work with retail stores or any amateur baker, but the reality is that they do. People do compare my prices with bakeries also, but when I tell them about pre-mixes and other chemical additives used in bakeries, they understand the difference. The market has taken a turn towards healthy goods.
4. What is your signature dish and why do you love baking it?
My Belgium chocolate ganache/ truffle cake is one of my best-selling cakes and by default it became my signature cake too. It’s a cake that melts in your mouth, and clients usually come back for the same flavour.
5. Do you face any challenge with delivery? How do you manage your deliveries?
Delivery is a big challenge. People like my work and would discuss everything but would withdraw in the end because of distances and the issue of pick up. Losing potential business made me try out Ola or Uber for my single or two-tier cakes and has worked well so far. It has made my life much easier.
6. What are your top three tips for any aspiring baker?
Learn from the basics and get them right. Take classes and update your skills constantly as there are new techniques coming up every day in this industry. Give yourself enough time and your journey will be successful. Never compromise on quality. That’s a major reason why a client would choose a home baker.
That was Pinkle, and this is a truly inspiring story for all you lovely bakers and fans out there.
To keep getting inspired, do not miss out to get the latest updates on our events, blogs and newsletters on https://homebakers.co.in
Post your Comments
Cancel reply
Post your Comments
Recommended Posts
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3314 read
5 Chocolicious Recipes - Powered by Mona Lisa and Dezaan India ...
Read Article- Mar 27, 2021
- 5921 read
The dates for the India Bake Show Virtual Cake Competition has moved...
Read Article- Feb 12, 2021
- 5295 read
Nutty Buddy Cookies by Chef Anip Kumar - Powered by NatureFresh Professional...
Read Article- Jan 16, 2021
- 3491 read
Eggless Double Chocolate Muffins by Chef Shweta Dutta Nath - Powered by...
Read Article- Jan 1, 2021
- 10656 read
For the second consecutive year, HomeBakers.co.in has revealed India’s & City's Top...
Read Article- Dec 23, 2020
- 4736 read
Eggless Cocoa Pista Biscotti by Zulekha Badar - Powered by Van Houten...
Read Article- Dec 16, 2020
- 3641 read
Mississippi Mud Cake by Megha Kwatra - Powered by Van Houten Professional...
Read Article- Dec 2, 2020
- 2720 read
Eggless Apricot Chocolate Cookies by Deepali Sawant - Powered by Van Houten...
Read Article- Nov 27, 2020
- 2255 read
Eggless Christmas Plum Tart by Chef Nidhi Chadha - Powered by Nature...
Read Article- Nov 25, 2020
- 2955 read
Sugar-Free Chocolate Sponge Cake by Anna Gigi Joseph - Powered by Van...
Read Article- Oct 9, 2020
- 2897 read
Chocolate Truffles, Bars, Rocher & Fudge by Chef Sweta Dutta Nath ...
Read Article- Aug 26, 2020
- 6611 read
Most of us love the rainy season. It brings some reprieve from...
Read Article- Aug 26, 2020
- 32207 read
The most commonly asked question in the baking community is about pricing...
Read Article- Aug 25, 2020
- 3969 read
Our masterclasses are all currently being held online, and we have brought...
Read Article- Jun 29, 2020
- 2022 read
Preparation Time - 15 mins BakingTime - 15 mins Number Of Servings...
Read Article- Jun 20, 2020
- 2251 read
Kesar Pista Ice Cream This recipe for brookies is by Chef Shalini...
Read Article- Jun 9, 2020
- 1824 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Preparation Time - 20 mins Baking Time -...
Read Article- Jun 7, 2020
- 2150 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Preparation Time - 10 mins Baking Time -...
Read Article- Jun 7, 2020
- 1623 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Preparation Time - 60 mins Baking Time -...
Read Article- Jun 6, 2020
- 860 read
Would you like to try making big, thick, chewy, soft cookies loaded...
Read Article- May 25, 2020
- 1754 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Preparation Time - 15 mins Baking Time -...
Read Article- May 20, 2020
- 4696 read
INDIA BAKE SHOW (VIRTUAL) 2020 INDIA BAKE SHOW IS GOING VIRTUAL!!! HomeBakers.co.in...
Read Article- May 18, 2020
- 2061 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Preparation Time - 20 mins Baking Time -...
Read Article- May 18, 2020
- 2348 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Preparation Time - 20 mins Baking Time -...
Read Article- May 12, 2020
- 2313 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Preparation Time - 15 mins Baking Time...
Read Article- May 10, 2020
- 2497 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Preparation Time - 30 mins Baking Time...
Read Article- May 10, 2020
- 2731 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Preparation Time - 20 mins Baking Time...
Read Article- May 5, 2020
- 2497 read
by Akhileshwari Anand Raj Marshmallows are universally liked, right from little...
Read Article- May 5, 2020
- 3535 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj As the world has been staying indoors...
Read Article- Apr 30, 2020
- 5145 read
As bakers, whether hobby bakers or professionals, we all like to experiment...
Read Article- Apr 29, 2020
- 3488 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj The caking world has grown from simple...
Read Article- Apr 14, 2020
- 1818 read
Looking out for easy appetizer recipes? Try this simple and easy to...
Read Article- Apr 14, 2020
- 4381 read
Homebakers.co.in, in collaboration with Anybody Can Bake, has launched , a 60...
Read Article- Mar 15, 2020
- 4162 read
by Akhileshwari Anand Raj Social media is the ‘new’ medium of...
Read Article- Mar 8, 2020
- 4162 read
by Akhileshwari Anand Raj Holi is a widely celebrated festival in India,...
Read Article- Mar 3, 2020
- 3902 read
Register NowJavascript on your browser is not enabled. THE GREAT DELHI BAKE...
Read Article- Feb 26, 2020
- 3733 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Theme cakes are always in trend, and cupcakes...
Read Article- Feb 26, 2020
- 1594 read
By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Flowers have always been a beautiful way to...
Read Article- Feb 10, 2020
- 2730 read
by Akhileshwari Anand Raj February is the month of love, and you...
Read Article- Feb 9, 2020
- 10977 read
by Akhileshwari Anand Raj is a multi-award winning cake artist who...
Read Article- Feb 4, 2020
- 2057 read
by Akhileshwari Anand Raj The Great Bengaluru Bake Show was held...
Read Article- Jan 3, 2020
- 4660 read
Register NowJavascript on your browser is not enabled. The Great Pune Bake...
Read Article- Dec 31, 2019
- 4167 read
The Great Bengaluru Bake Show 2020 The Great Bengaluru Bake Show 2020,...
Read Article- Dec 25, 2019
- 3223 read
The first-ever list of India's Top 100 Home Bakers, City's Top 25...
Read Article- Dec 20, 2019
- 6190 read
How to register for the Cake Competition? Read the rules for the...
Read Article- Oct 13, 2019
- 3133 read
by Akhileshwari Anand Raj is a dentist by education, but she left...
Read Article- Oct 12, 2019
- 5831 read
by Akhileshwari Anand Raj Diwali is coming soon, and it definitely...
Read Article- Oct 9, 2019
- 3420 read
is the founder of Cook and Bake with Deepali Culinary and Patisserie...
Read Article- Oct 5, 2019
- 3207 read
Meet Shikha Reema Aggarwal, the Director at Magic Colours® India. Magic Colours®,...
Read Article- Oct 4, 2019
- 4573 read
by Akhileshwari Anand Raj is a pastry artist based in Bangalore....
Read Article- Sep 20, 2019
- 5444 read
Meet Sulakshan, the man behind “Ossoro”. Ossoro is a premium food flavour...
Read Article- Sep 2, 2019
- 5301 read
Get FSSAI Registration for Home Bakers easy and quick Advice on FSSAI...
Read Article- Aug 28, 2019
- 3084 read
- By Akhileshwari Anand Raj is a cake artist from Bangalore. She...
Read Article- Aug 28, 2019
- 4431 read
- By Akhileshwari Anand Raj With social media making the world...
Read Article- Aug 22, 2019
- 3144 read
- By Akhileshwari Anand Raj is a homemaker and home baker from...
Read Article- Aug 16, 2019
- 3625 read
-By Akhileshwari Anand Raj is the founder of Choc-O-Lock Culinary Art....
Read Article- Aug 15, 2019
- 4440 read
- By Akhileshwari Anand Raj , a home baker from Hyderabad and...
Read Article- Jul 27, 2019
- 29253 read
Do you enjoy baking? Are you looking forward to becoming a home...
Read Article- Jun 23, 2019
- 29941 read
How to register for the India Bake Show 24 (Bengaluru) Competition? Read...
Read Article- Jun 23, 2019
- 10819 read
Register NowJavascript on your browser is not enabled. The Great India Bake...
Read Article- Jun 20, 2019
- 5588 read
- By Akhileshwari Anand Raj Chef Bhakti Arora Manekar is one who...
Read Article- Jun 19, 2019
- 54164 read
Register NowJavascript on your browser is not enabled. There’s a lot of...
Read Article- May 31, 2019
- 19594 read
- By Akhileshwari Anand Raj The Baking world has been taken over...
Read Article- Mar 14, 2019
- 8630 read
- By Rima Chakraborty With spring just around the corner, all I...
Read Article- Mar 13, 2019
- 6516 read
- By Rima Chakraborty Ms Subhashini Ramsingh is a renowned cake artist,...
Read Article- Feb 3, 2019
- 6990 read
Official press release by - Rima Chakraborty Let me be honest,...
Read Article- Dec 8, 2018
- 7317 read
Kids and Baking! How cute does that combination sound to you? Well,...
Read Article- Nov 23, 2018
- 6746 read
Official Press Release, By Rima Chakraborty, 18 November 2018 HomeBakers.co.in announces its...
Read Article- Nov 19, 2018
- 19962 read
Home Baker Registration: Go to Click on “Register as a Baker”...
Read Article- Sep 21, 2018
- 5914 read
Hi everyone. We keep on celebrating a lot of occasions like mothers’...
Read Article- Sep 21, 2018
- 6857 read
We all enjoy cakes, especially the icing on cake takes our heart....
Read Article
1 comments