
Last Updated – March 2017
This post was originally published on Dec 1st 2012, and I moved to the United States in 2014. It is regularly edited with updates from family, friends and readers who comment on this post, keeping the information here relevant and recent.
I love to bake, and I’d say that it is my passionate obsession. It was through baking that I fell in love with food.
But like most coveted things, it is a difficult passion, considering that I live in Chennai, India. When I tell people that I bake, I am often met with excessive questioning: How do you bake? Where did you learn? What flour is all-purpose flour? Where did you buy that? How much did that cost?
Even if you figure out all those things, the scorching heat and humidity makes it a bit more difficult to work with temperature sensitive things like butter, yeast and chocolate.
What I know is what I’ve learned through excessive research, both online and in-stores around here. I believe that if you truly love something, the means to the end seem easier. So I am going to share with you, all that I’ve learnt these past few years, so that you may find it easier to bake in Chennai.
In this post, I will try to explain ingredients, list baking implements, their uses and other vital information that might be of use to the average baker in town!
Since I don’t live in Chennai anymore, I am dependent on information from friends, family and you, my readers. This post is widely read by all those who live in Chennai and wish to learn to bake. If you have any information that could help them, leave a note in the comments below and I will update the post with it.
Absolute Essentials for Baking
Oven
The convection mode does not use microwaves; instead it uses a traditional electric coil to heat, much like a regular oven. I prefer baking under an electric heat rather than the microwave radiation, because I feel that the cakes turn out drier under a microwave, while the electric heating keeps the cakes moist. Also, make sure that you use an oven where there is at least 2-4 inches of distance between the baking pan and the coil to avoid burning.
The convection mode in a microwave offers the best of both: the turn table feature in the microwave makes sure that your food is cooked evenly, and the electric coil that cooks, ensures that your food isn’t dried out by the time it leaves the oven.
Fan setting – If the oven you plan to buy has an internal fan for better heat distribution, it’s so much better for a more even bake. And with the fan, you don’t have to rotate the pans midway during baking.
Each oven is slightly different from one another, so although the recipe calls for 30 minutes, I’d say you start checking at 25 until you learn the rhyme and rhythm of your oven.
Almost all new ovens come with their own wire rack and skewers, so that should not be a problem. The skewers can be easily replaced with clean knives or toothpicks. If you do not have a wire rack for cooling, simple place them on
Electric mixer
The bakers of days gone by had time and stamina to use a hand whisk. Today, we have neither of those. So I suggest you exploit technology and make use of an electric mixer. There are two kinds: The hand-held model and a stand-mixer. The stand mixer is more expensive than the hand held one. I use a Phillips hand-held mixer and it has served me well for over 6 years. You can find these at any large electronic stores like Vivek’s or Shah Electronics. But if you are serious about baking and do not mind the extra bucks, invest in a good stand-mixer. It will save you precious minutes spent holding the mixer in the bowl.
Baking implements
Here are some essentials:
8 or 9 inch round/square baking pan + baking paper
1 loaf tin (for baking breads)
1 set of muffin tray (12 cup) + cupcake liners (paper)
1 set of ceramic ramekins (set of 6) – for Molten Lava Cakes
1 digital/analog food scale (to weigh in grams/ml)
Measuring cups + spoons
A good rubber/silicone spatula
Now let’s talk materials.
The most common ones you’ll find are aluminium cake/loaf/muffin tins. These were what I used when I was first learning to bake and had no issues, but make sure you always line all sides with baking paper. Or at least grease the tin with butter+flour. Otherwise you’ll have trouble getting the cake out of the tin after it’s baked.
I’ve now upgraded my bakeware to non-stick. I still line my pans with baking paper (mostly out of habit though). These are super easy to clean and maintain.
Silicone bakeware is also gaining popularity, although I personally do not prefer it. Silicone molds on the other hand are extremely useful. Here’s an example.
Glass and ceramic bakeware are also common, but I would recommend you restrict use of these to pies and molten lava cakes where you want a bit of slow cooking to prevent burning.
Places to Shop in
Here are some places where you can find most of your baking supplies:
1. Waltax Road, Chennai
There are several stores on this street that supply baking goods. From baking tins, to piping bags, piping nozzles, muffin cups, baking paper, cake stands, cake boxes (these I find very useful during Christmas to pack sweets to friends and family), etc. They also stock a variety of sauces, flavours, margarine, icing sugar, etc. Go down there and see for yourself! Most of your baking needs must be satisfied here. And the items are usually easy on the pocket, hence perfect for experimentation. Viveka Traders had upgraded their inventory to stock a host of silicone items. This year, among other things, I added an icing turn table and a french icing tip set to my collection.
2. Poppat Jamal & Sons, Chennai – Website
This is a premier store in Chennai and remains so to this day. Here you’ll find several baking tins and pans but slightly more expensive (and better quality) than Waltax Road and in a variety of materials: more expensive, but beautiful. It is one of my favorite stores in the city. From baking brushes to ramekins, Bundt pans, ovens, crockery, barbecue grills, the works! Truly a baker’s delight!
3.Currimbhoys – Website
This is another premier store in Chennai that feeds passionate bakers and home makers with magical resources. From baking implements, crockery to electrical goods, this place has all you need.
4. Rathna Stores/Saravana Stores
These stores have a very limited variety of baking tins or pans here, considering that the clientèle are more inclined towards traditional Indian cooking. But it is still an option to pursue.
5. Landmark (City Center and Spencer Plaza)
Cake stands, ramekins, muffin molds and cake tins can be found here. But they are all not always in stock, so be warned. And like Poppat Jamals, their products are pricier than the kinds you’d find on Waltax road.
6. Wait Rose (103/105, R. K. Salai, Mylapore)
The newest kid on the block (figuratively speaking!), this century-old British Supermarket finds it’s way to Chennai with an impressive stock of imported items, baking essentials and more. I personally haven’t yet been to the store since it opened its doors in 2014, but I’ve heard nothing but good things from those who’ve been there!
Places to buy Ingredients
Flour and butter are easy to find. There are some that aren’t. At this point we turn to the gourmet stores in the city to find those ingredients that our grandmothers can’t find for us.
Amma Nanna – Website
This is a haven not just for bakers, but for exotic chefs as well. With products imported from around the world, here you will find a host of gourmet cheeses, salmon and other exotic fish(frozen and fresh), a variety of pasta, extracts, amazing selection of wine, chocolates, rice paper, shrimps, rice noodles, salami and other cured meats, etc. Words cannot describe this store, so go see for yourself!
Nuts and Spices – Website
Unlike Amma Nanna which has only one store in the city, the Nuts and Spices franchisee has several branches, so better accessibility. I go here particularly for Vanilla pods, nuts, whole and powdered spices, Demerara/brown sugars, good quality chocolate, cheese, wine and exotic coffee, among others.
Brown Tree
Very similar to Nuts and Spices, has many branches, better accessibility. I usually get my cream cheese from here, and if it’s not in stock, they order it for you.
Nilgiris
These guys have really impressed me with their stocks. I found whole china grass (Agar-Agar) here, which is quite a good deal, because we usually get china grass in flavoured packs only. I found the actual dried strands, and that alone has impressed me. The Nilgiris franchise has so many convenient branches spread across the city, and along with day-to-day provisions, they also stock a host of imported baking ingredient supply, like cream of tartar and cream cheese. Very impressive.
Find out more about Agar Agar and the amazing things you can make with them.
More on Ingredients
Whipping cream
I have seen Whipping cream only in Amma Naana till date. A reader (THANKS Mayuri!) has just informed me that Wait Rose has Whipping Cream for Rs.200 for a litre. That’s impressive!!!
If any of you know other places in the city that sell Whipping/Heavy cream, please let me know.
In the meantime, I’ve found an alternative option here: www.passionateaboutbaking.com
Cream Cheese
You can find these in Brown Tree, Amma Naana. Even if you don’t see them in the refrigerator, please ask the cashier and he should be able to procure it for you. I’ve done it.
Philadelphia Cream Cheese (the most coveted brand) now costs Rs.675 for 226gms.
La Cremella Cream Cheese is available for Rs.195 for 200gms.
Spring Roll Pastry Sheets/Samosa sheet
Interested in making these spring rolls at home with minimal effort? You can find spring rolls pastry sheets at Brown Tree, Amma Naana. 20 sheets should cost Rs.60.
Samosa pastry sheet costs Rs.70 for one rectangular slab of pastry.
Frozen Berries
I’ve heard that Brown Tree now stocks frozen berries – Blueberry, Blackberry and Cranberries. Perfect for baking that pie or cheesecake that uses these hard-to-find ingredients in our tropical city.
Yeast
Active dry yeast can be found in almost all supermarkets these days. I know Spencer’s Dailyand Reliance Fresh stock them and they have branches all over the city. Just check your regular supermarket. Otherwise head to Nilgiris.
Fresh yeast is a real challenge, and I’ve heard that if you butter up your local baker, you may procure them. I haven’t tried that yet. The guy who runs a bakery on my street glared at me and responded with a curt “No!” when I asked him how their breads come out so soft. So….
Fresh yeast can be bought from Waltax Road. But beware, they only sell large quantities, and unlike active dry yeast, fresh needs to be stored very carefully. So, I suggest you buy a pack and share it immediately with fellow bakers to get the best use out of them.
Butter essence
As absurd as it sounds, I recently learnt from my baking instructor that industrial production of butter biscuits contain margarine, flavoured with a butter essence. The news literally shattered my little butter-loving heart, but then, truth is always bitter. So for those of you who are looking to cut some baking budget, you can use butter essence to make your food taste all buttery while you sneakily use lard or margerine while baking. But we can no longer be friends anymore! *sniff!*
The only place I condone using butter extract is in this 5 ingredient non-alcoholic Butterbeer.
You can find these, along with a variety of essences at Waltax Road.
Online Stores
Thanks to my friend and fellow baker, Leah, I was introduced to a host of online sites that help bakers in India. These contain a wide array of baking utensils and ingredients. Plus, I get to shop from the comfort of my home, and get them delivered to my doorstep.
Baker’s Mart – Website
Check their website for Baking Ingredients. These guys have almost everything!!! Even Fresh yeast!!! Don’t forget to check out their Whipping cream powder. It may not be dairy, but its a cheaper alternative.
Urban Dazzle – Website
They have beautiful crockery, cookware and bakeware. I’ve shopped with them and the items arrived perfectly packed and in-time. New subscribers get a 10% discount.
That’s all I can think of now. I hope you found this Chennai Baker’s Guide useful. If you know of any places that fellow bakers might find handy, please let me know in the comments below, and I’ll update the post for the benefit of all!
Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates!! Happy Baking!
Arvind Reddy says
you can get Baking Paper or Parchment Paper,Non sticky repeat use Butter Paper for Baking in Oven from AKVi INFOTEK ,, free home delivery also available
Akshat says
I appreciate everything you have added to my knowledge base. Thank you for sharing this article.
Dinesh kumar says
Crunchy Tasty Chocho, Cookies, Muffins available. We use only Amul Butter, No artificial favors and preservatives.
surya says
Hi where can I get heavy cream in chennai
Aruna says
Heavy cream as far as I know, is available in Amul as whipping cream. It is a white and red Tetra pack. I have seen it in Brown Tree, Besant Nagar, Amma Nana and few exclusive Amul parlors.
Tina Dawson says
Thank you Aruna!
Divya Malhotra says
This is the best way to bake a cake. This is very informative post. Also if you are still not good at baking then also, you can easily send cake to Chennai Online.
Poongothai says
I love baking and this is one useful site to know all materials needed for baking in chennai.. I have be searching net for a long time. Thank you and keep posting.. ..
Sha says
Is puff pastry sheets available in chennai???
I tried to make it from scratch but its not puffing up while baking
Tina Dawson says
I’m not sure, Sha – let me ask around.
Syed says
Aura and co on Teynampet has whipping cream! You should visit them for most of the ingredients
Jason Monk says
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V Chandran says
Greetings for the day , Informative and very good guidence for beginners. Supplying home made bakery items from home –Do you have any idea about on line selling to bakeries–not to individual customers
Tina Dawson says
I’m sorry, but no, I have no idea about working with bakeries!
Arvind Reddy says
Parchment Paper is Used for Oil less Baking, Can be re used 3 to 4 Times in the Baking Oven,
Can get it in AKVi INFOTEK, Nungambakkam, Chennai, 9884113569
EL Mehdi says
Thanks for sharing this informative post, I’ve learned a lot from it. looking forward to read more tips and guides articles from you ^^
Tina Dawson says
I’m so glad you found this useful!
Niveditha says
Fresh yeast in 100 gm pack is stocked all the time in Besant Nagar and Neelankarai Nilgiris. Can be kept in fridge for a long time if closed properly. Can anybody tell me where I can buy puff pastry sheets- frozen or fresh, in Chennai?
sam says
arife lamoulde in ashok nagar has whipped cream…
sam says
srry its whipping cream
buy nuts and seeds online says
I am very happy to get this information, You shared a lot of instructions and tips they very nice and very useful to us. Thanks for sharing the information with us.
Rukmini says
Hi. Is there any place in Chennai where I take the ingredients and get the baking only done?
Tina Dawson says
I’m afraid I don’t know the answer to that, Rukmini!
Amit Shroff says
Hello,
Please include Bakerykart also, India’s first exclusive market place for bakery supplies in India.
https://www.bakerykart.com/
Regards,
Amit
manoj kumar says
hii tinna mam actually iam studying bsc hotel management in SRM chennai .i need to improve my skills .so pls guide me in bakery line.iam waiting for your reply .my contacts 7708815507
Sowmya says
Thanks for a wonderful post Tina. This is extremely useful. Do you have any tips on running a home based cake business. I am a passionate baker stepped out of my long career to get full time into baking. Any inputs on this would be appreciated 🙂
Tina Dawson says
I wish I could help, but unfortunately, I don’t think I’m qualified enough. I’ve heard of courses being offered in the SSI institute in Guindy. You might get more information there. Good luck!
Namitha says
Hi Tina. This is a great blog. I have finally got a convection oven and looking forward to baking, but was not sure where in chennai I should be looking for things let alone list of basic things I need. Glad I came across this. Thank you!
Tina Dawson says
Glad to be of help, Namitha!
Sivasri says
Yours is one one best blogs i have come across! i have a convection at home ..although whatever i bake doesnt bake..especially in the middle. is there a problem in my microwave? do u suggest me to get an otg?
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Sivasri. Are you sure that you are following the recipe – including the temperature (Deg C and F conversion) and baking dish size? Sometimes, if you use too small a pan, the middle could still be unbaked. I baked for years in a convection oven/microwave and for all intents and purposes, preferred it over the OTG, because the revolving plate ensured even baking without me having to rotate the pan halfway during baking.
Pradeepa says
Hi Tina, for baking tins and raw materials you can check on Arife La Moulde, Ashok Nagar. They have non dairy whipping cream too. Plus various moulds and stands and cake boxes and liners and so on. One can also check Passionate bakers Anna Nagar. Cake craft in Adyar was another good option, though I think they are planning to close it. Thanks for such an informative post.
Tina Dawson says
Thank you SO much for this information Pradeepa! I haven’t been back to Chennai in about 2 years, and I depend on readers like you to keep this post updated. I will add this information to the post now! THANKS again from all of us!
Epcibha says
Wow Tina that’s a great post I was looking forward.. that’s so nice of you.. thanks a ton
Tina Dawson says
I’m glad you found it useful, Epcibha!
karthikeyan says
I am surprised to see… Ur wonderful work in creating Baker’s….ur blog is the best in tat… continue it…all the best
Nafia says
Hey, Tina!
this post was extremely informative for me and I bookmarked it before I hit the halfway mark.
But, I noticed that you didn’t mention any place that sells puff pastry, and I’ve been searching for it high and low with no avail.
Do you know any place that sells this?
Thanks!
Tina Dawson says
I haven’t personally seen puff pastry anywhere, Nafia. So the only other alternative is to make it from scratch at home. If you find it somewhere, please let me know and I’ll update the post with the information! Thanks!
Divya says
Very informative article! I guess this would be of great help to many home bakers here in Chennai. A quick question though, i’m trying to bake breads but all in vain. Wondering if I would find bread flour anywhere in Chennai. But I wonder how these local bakeries bake such awesome breads without bread flour. Do they just use All purpose flour? Any tip would be of great help.Thank You!
Tina Dawson says
I’m not sure what the bakeries do,but I bake with both all-purpose flour and bread flour and either way, the bread turns out great! Keep practicing though, it gets better with every loaf.
Nivesha says
I really want to get cream cheese and whipping cream. And cream cheese is cheaper cost.Since I live in ambatur I can’t travel to teynampet.I saw this cream cheese D’lecta creme cheese 800 grams for 675rs only!!does nilgiris or nuts and spices have cream cheese??
Tina Dawson says
Hey Nivesha, I’m not sure about nilgiris, but Nuts n Spices/ Brown Tree do have cream cheese – I would call up the branch nearest to you to check if they have it in stock before going to the store. If they don’t have it in stock, you can ask them to order for you from other branches that have it in stock. They’ll do it. I’ve ordered cream cheese from Brown Tree several times ahead of time, and they call me once they have it in stock.
divyaa.ds says
hi
You could try ordering cream cheese on bigbasket. But not sure about the brand.
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Divya! I’ll update the post with this info! 🙂
yesesvini says
hi mam … im a beginner can you please suggest me classes in Chennai .
Tina Dawson says
Hey Yesesvini, I am putting together a list of places where you can learn to bake (work in progress), but for starters, check out Lisa’s Artisans Institute Of Baking (a simple Google search should help you find it). it’s in Anna Nagar and she is a very patient teacher.
Mak says
Hi,
Need ur advice on where to buy oven for baking.. ANy suggestion…
Tina Dawson says
More than where, the what is more important. I’ve known people to love the IFB convection ovens. Whichever oven you chose, make sure it has atleast 4 inches space between the heating coil and the baking pan.
Rakshana Roshan says
Arife Lamould will be the perfect baking supplies destination.You get everything in affordable price.. Go and checkout.??
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Tina Dawson says
Hey Rakshana! Thanks so much for that tip! Are you talking about the one in Ashok Nagar? (That’s the only one I can see online). Are there other branches? Let me know and I’ll update the post. THANKS again!!!<3
Irene Praveen says
Wow!!! All that I ever wanted to know about baking…..it ‘s so useful and to get to know where to go for what…..amazing compilation….Thanks….
Tina Dawson says
Happy to help, Irene!!! Happy baking! ?
Abhishek says
Very Nice and extensive Article. Give a complete information a Home Bakery would need. It would be great if you could add out store too, launching soon in April 2017.
Fullfill all major requirement of home bakery across India, from ingredients, tools, accessories, supplies and appliances.
http://www.bakerykart.com
Tina Dawson says
Hey Abhishek, that’s wonderful! Congratulations and I’ll keep an eye out for your launch and add you to the post!
Sowmya says
Interesting article Tina, and must need info for beginners like me. Where do I get all purpose flour in Chennai ?
Tina Dawson says
Hey Sowmya! All purpose flour is just maida… You should find it in all grocery stores!
Ayesha says
Wer can I buy sprinkles in chennai plsssss Tel me
Tina Dawson says
Have you tried Brown Tree / Amma Nana?
Jack helmen says
Hi,
Interesting article…… Indeed after reading this information i want to make that dishes …..
definitely i will make it…
Anu says
Thanks Tina for such valuable information.Im very new to baking and have started developing a passion. I would like to know what is the difference between whipped cream powder and heavy whipped cream?
Tina Dawson says
Hey Anu! That’s an excellent question – Let me first explain what whipped cream is: heavy cream (a very high concentrated natural milk product with high fat and milk solid content) when whipped (manually or electrically) has the potential to hold air, transforming into the airy topping we all know and love.
But unfortunately, whipped cream/whipping cream seems to be one of the hardest things to find in India.
I have used a Whipped cream powder once (I think Bluebird) – it’s a powder to which you add cold water and whip using an electrical beater to get an excellent whipped cream substitute (how much actual milk content this product contains depends on the brand – check ingredients before buying). But it delivers, you can pipe them into designs and use to decorate your baked goods. Nobody will ever know the difference.
You can also find Amul Whipping cream – which can be whipped and used like heavy cream.
Hope it helps, Anu! Thanks for dropping your question: I bet a lot of others had the same doubt. I’ll be sure to add it to the post soon.
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Lisa Isaac says
Tina….That’s a nice site you have I remember going through it when you were in class…this one i just went through now…Good work Tina proud of you
Tina Dawson says
OMG Mrs Lisa!!!!! Thank you SOOO much for stopping by! How have you been? I’ve been sending a lot of my readers to you 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and yours maam! 🙂
Varun says
Hi.
A beautifully presented blog. We are just starting out to experiment with baking. Will be really helpful if you can suggest a good OTG. I’ve been reading a lot of online reviews, but a few of them have complained that the glass door in the OTG explodes (morphy richards).. That was really scary. Any specific brand will be really helpful.
Thanks
Tina Dawson says
Woah! Exploding glass doors? I have heard a lot of good things about Morphy Richards, and a lot of home bakers swear by it. Glass usually cracks when it’s very hot and you put any thing cold (even a drop of water) on it. I’ve cracked a lot of plates like that. I am going to refer you to the Facebook Group ‘Home Bakers Guild’ – The folks there seem to love Morphy Richards. Maybe you can check out their recommendations, and other brands they use in there! Thanks!
H.B says
Landed at ur blog while browsing for gluten free flour for baking at chennai and glad i did. Very informative. One more shop with all imported things especially variety of cheese is ‘Gormei’. They are bit expensive.
And there is one wholesale shop ‘Auro Foods’ in Taynampet near Vanavill bus stop, between Mc Rennet and Petrol bunk, they sell in bulk. We buy and share things. They deal in frozen foods but they do stock flours, sauces etc., we friends buy and share among us and it gets quite cheap.
Tina Dawson says
Hey H.B! Thank you SO much for that tip. I’m gonna update the post with this information! We thank you so much for taking the time to let us know about these two stores.
maya says
Hi.Do you know where to get a variety of food colors?
Tina Dawson says
Hey Maya, depends on what you want to use them for. Gel colors are slightly harder to find, although you may want to check Wait Rose. I was able to make do with the powdered food colors you use for kesari and stuff for cupcake frosting (green, yellow, orange, red). I also found liquid food colors in Waltax Road. Let me know if that helps!
Mayuri says
I found Amul’s whipping cream at Wait Rose in T Nagar. It cost Rs.200/- for a litre.
Tina Dawson says
Thanks A MILLION Mayuri! I’m going to update the post with this information!
LucifeLMartelL says
Thanks a lot too …
Tina Dawson says
My pleasure Lucifel!
Anonymous says
I need suggestions regarding selection of Ovens, Can I use an OTG to bake items? Which brand do you suggest
Anonymous says
Thank your valuable informations, being an amateur in baking I just need some advice on selection of ovens. Can I use an OTG to bake items? If so which is the best brand that you would suggest
aparna bharani says
Hi great effort!!! Btw there 2 other nice shops passionate baking in anna nagar and another in arumbakkam called care or cupcake supplies… good stuff…just thought I should share. But I trying to buy ready made fruit pectin not able to find it. Would you know where I'd be able get it?
Tina Dawson says
Pectin – I've never bought it before, but there are so many places now that you can find baking supplies – try WaitRose – it's new and has loads of amazing stuff. And thanks for the tip on Care or Cupcake supplies. I will drop in and add it to my post here. And sorry about the late response. I have been caught up in a lot of stuff lately, and just trying to catch up on the blogging. Happy baking!
Unknown says
Any idea where I can buy cake flour from???
Hiba Ali says
Any idea where I can buy cake flour from???
Tina Dawson says
Hiba, you can try Waltax Road stores, Nilgiris or Amma Nana. I think Amma Nana will be your best bet. But here’s a tip. Make it yourself. For every 1 cup of regular all-purpose flour, remove 2tbsp from it, and substitute that with 2tbsp cornflour. Sift it well to disperse it, and you can use this as cake flour with the same results. Cake flour is just regular flour with the gluten content reduced to yield softer, tender products. Removing some all-purpose flour and substituting with cornflour produces the same results.
sindhujha says
Thanks for ur information.. really a good work. …
Dynamite4Jesus says
Hi Tina,I've just started to learn to bake cakes and yr blog is really more informative.. Thank u.
Tina Dawson says
Thanks so much! I am glad to be of any help. Happy Baking! 🙂
Anonymous says
hello … mam please specify some store in walltax road .. please specify some shop name that i get bakery item …
Shvetha says
Very informative! I found you while Googling cake stand in Chennai (there're worse ways to be found, eh?!). Do you happen to know where once could get ceramic/wood cake stands that aren't terribly expensive (looking at you, Urban Dazzle)? Thanks for your help. Have a wonderful festive season!
Tina Dawson says
Hey Shvetha! You are so funny… ("looking at you Urban Dazzle!")…. Sadly, you are my sister in this, Shvetha, coz I, too, am looking for a cake stand that doesn't blow a hole in my purse! There are several places you can find glass/ceramic cake stands (including Poppat Jamal, Currimbhoys and Landmark- I've even seen stainless steel cake stands) but I recall the white ceramic stand in Landmark was around 1500-2000/-
Let me give you an idea instead… make your own cake stand… I'm sure we all have china plates that were once part of a set, but we broke all of it, and left one standing alone? You can superglue a lovely china plate to the base of a handle-less ceramic mug or tiny bowl. Plenty of DIY projects for cake stands. Google or Pinterest. Go nuts! And it's definetely cheaper too, plus the added pride of having made it yourself! Let me know if that works for ya! Good Luck and happy baking!
Shvetha says
DIY's what I've been doing (maybe we're sisters!) all along. Except I just bring a plate and wine glass together without actually involving any glue. I think I remember spotting one at Landmark- will definitely go check out the stores you've mentioned. Again, thanks so much for the info!
By the way, I'm visiting Madras later this month- would you like any baking supplies that are hard to find there (I live in Singapore)? I'd be happy to get them, do let me know.
Tina Dawson says
Thanks a lot Svetha! That's real sweet of you to ask….Have fun in Chennai!
Anonymous says
mam please specify some store name in walltax road .. and area also if u can means please specify adress also
Tina Dawson says
I usually go to Viveka Traders ( as mentioned in the post above) – It's on waltax road.
128/285, Near Central, Walltax Road, Park Town, Chennai 600 003
keertthana premkumar says
this is such an impressive piece of information. i would like to know which places or shops in chennai acept home baked goods-cakes cookies.thanks a lot for d help…
Tina Dawson says
Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you liked this post. Sadly, I am not too sure about stores that accept home baked goods. I would suggest you begin by asking your local supermarkets. Or even a local bakery. Build up their trust, and slowly begin increasing places you sell to. You can also begin by catering for friends and family. Let me know how it works out. Maybe I can add your contact in this post as one of the people to go to, to purchase home baked goods!! Good luck!!!
srividhya s says
HI.. wer did u get the thermometer from ?
Tina Dawson says
🙂 You got me! A friend from the US actually bought it for me. It's really useful, especially while working with sugar syrups to get the right consistency.
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Tina Dawson says
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂