Ashwini Rakhe

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Location
Surat, India
School
Institute Of Hotel Management-Mumbai, Le Cordon Bleu-London
Expertise
Desserts & Chocolates, Vegetarian Cooking, Recipe Testing
  • Ashwini has been cooking since she was just five years old, frequently assisting her mother and grandmother with basic kitchen tasks.
  • Coming from a diverse family background, she grew up exploring the food traditions of most South-Western Indian states.
  • She enjoys experimenting with ingredients and often develops her own recipes, such as her take on a rich chocolate cake.

Experience

Ashwini started her career in the food industry as a pastry chef, working at renowned hotels like Hyatt and Marriott. While she loved being in the kitchen, her interest in writing was always just as strong as her love for cooking. This passion for storytelling eventually led her to transition into professional writing by joining TheFoodXP in India. Over the years, she has written about food history, culture, recipes, food news, and kitchen hacks, combining her professional kitchen experience with her love for writing. However, patisserie still holds a special place in her heart, and she enjoys sharing the art of all things sweet and indulgent in her writing.

Education

Ashwini has a bachelor's degree in hospitality and hotel administration from the Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai, and diplomas in patisserie and culinary management from Le Cordon Bleu, London, United Kingdom.

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