Hi My Name is Chintal Kakaya. I was born in Mombasa Kenya where I spent most of my childhood surrounded by a close-knit community where food was prepared and shared on many occasions. My love affair with food started from a very young age watching my mum and grandmother prepare delicious traditional Gujarati and International dishes. This passion fuelled even further when I used to observe my mum create fabulous cakes, treats and desserts on special occasions, always “wowed” by how simple ingredients turned into wonderful creations.
At the young age of 12 we moved to the UK where I discovered an abundance of cook books and programmes which helped me learn so many new skills and techniques. Determination and passion allowed me to experiment with recipes. Over the years I became more confident with my skills and knowledge and started to blend flavours and spices in my bakes and desserts to create my own unique twist on classic recipes. These new creations left my guests and family delighted and found myself hosting many Tea and Dinner parties for them. Furthermore, was always asked to share recipes so that they can replicate for their guests.
This led to the birth of Chinskitchen where I share a collection of vegetarian recipes, most with an Indian influence. Chinskitchen has launched a bespoke range of handcrafted “Indian Inspired Cakes” , a concept where a selection of Indian Mithai’s such as Gulab jamun, Gajar Halwa and Barfi have been transformed and recreated in form of cakes. A fusion of traditional and modern to bring unique cakes to your table whatever the occasion.
“Baking is a niche and to create bakes with spices is quintessentially a niche for Chinskitchen “
Lovely write up and amazing recipes. Thanks for visiting my blog, appreciate the gesture. Looking forward to interacting with you. All the luck in this new endeavor 🙂
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Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words, I look forward to interacting with you too x
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Thanx for visiting my blog. You have got nice recipes and blog. all the best. have a great week ahead.
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Thank you, likewise I look forward to reading more of your posts x
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Great, well designed website, Chintal, just like the amazing recipes you create.
Keep up this passionate creation of yours.
Kiritmama
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Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words, I will continue for sure
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Thanks for visiting Sugarfree Sweetheart! I’m looking forward to checking out what’s cooking in Chinskitchen! 🙂
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Thank you Priya
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Hi,
I have nominated you for the Liebster award. please see http://chefdivya.wordpress.com/awards/ if you choose to accept this award.
Happy Blogging. 🙂
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Wow thank you so much for this lovely gesture. I am delighted to accept this award. I will post all the requirements as soon as I can.
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What a lovely blog! I’ve never been to Kenya, but it’s #1 on my list of places to go in Africa. I have had the great pleasure of visiting Tanzania and Rwanda.
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Thank you so much for the follow and kind words, yes do visit Kenya it has it’s own beauty x
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Dear Chintal, I’m passing on the Liebster Award to you and I hope that more people discover your blog through this! Do check out my post here: http://sugarfreesweetheart.com/2013/12/19/passing-on-awards/
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Thank you so much Priya for the kind nomination x
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You have a wonderful blog here, I’m glad to have found it through WP. I’m checking out all your bakes and looking forward to seeing more delicious recipes.
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Aww thank you so much I really appreciate your kind comments and am so happy that you have liked what you’ve seen so far 🙂
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Hi Chintal, I felt the need to shower you with some warmth so I have nominated you for a Sunshine Award!! Participation is optional however if you may choose to accept the award please click on link http://spicyrasoi.wordpress.com/awards/
Congratulations !!!
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Aww thanks so much I feel so wonderful to have received this nomination. I will definitely participate and complete this very soon x
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Hi Chintal thx for stopping by my blog and the follow..you have a lovely blog..glad you found me and I found you..looking fwd to your yummy recipes 🙂
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Thank you for such kind words same here 🙂
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You have an awesome collection of recipes Chintal. I am glad I found your blog….I loved your bakes! Congratulations on the award…it was well deserved!
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hey
Firstly, is there a possibility that I’m the first guy to comment here. Anyway, nice recipes. Not much of a baker myself, but anyway. Always cool to learn some new stuff for when family comes over.
Kenya is definitely on the list of “places to visit before dying” in terms of countries outside Asia.
Have a great day.
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Hi Simon, thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog and comment. Welcome and hope you continue to enjoy my recipes. Regards Chintal
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Thanks for following my blog! Just breezed through some of your posts! Looks amazing and looking forward to connecting with you! Farianti x
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You’re welcome and thank you for your kind feedback on my blog. I look forward to connecting with you too xx
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your blog is awesome! So glad I came across it, I look forward to following you 🙂
-April
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Thank you so much April for your lovely kind words. So happy you like my blog and look forward to interacting with you 🙂
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AHHHH!! JAMBO, I see you were born in Mombasa, I grew up in Nairobi. How lovely to meet you. When I saw your African dishes, I figured you were probably from that dark continent :). Your desserts look yummy!
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Jambo my fellow Kenyan so lovely to meet u too. Thank you for your kind words your blog is great too. Look forward to future interactions x
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Got a nice blog. Hit my blog when your free 🙂
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Thank you and for sure I will do 🙂
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🙂
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