Its that time of the year when you hear the silver bells ringing .The fresh, fruity, tantalizing aromas of dry fruits being soaked in rum, wine and beer is all up in the air. The joyful moments of feasting, merrymaking and partying have begun and everybody at “mana” culinary academy is saying. As usual, The Culinary Academy of India (Previously IACT & CA) celebrated its Fruit Mixing Ceremony in a grand way. Dry fruits are spiced and soaked in wine, beer & alcohol and left for almost a month for marination. These fruits are then used to make the classical plum pudding or the so called Christmas cake. The Culinary Academy of India has been performing this ritual over the past l0 years. At the time of Christmas the academy distributes over 250 cakes to prominent personalities from the Hospitality Industry, Culinary fraternity, Media, Fashion, Tourism & Film Industry, IT & Pharma Industry, IAS, IPS & Govt Officials and top dignitaries of Andhra Pradesh.This year is very special as the Corporate Chef of the P&O Cruises UK, Chef Mike Monahan agreed to be the Chief guest for this grand and classical occasion. Mr. Prasad Hariharan, Manager Human Resources, P&O Princess Cruises, Mumbai and Mr.Bomi H Patell, CEO of BOMPAT Recruiters were are guest of honour. The ceremony was held on Friday, 30November, 2007 from11a.m sharp at our Bakery. .
The colourful and candied fruits and peels
there goes the spices and essences
the jingling and mingling with a dash of spirit
Chef Mike, Mr Prasad and Chef Sudhakar Rao with team CAI