Mumbai chef Dane Fernandes suggests making the Dundee cake for Christmas
Updated On: 27 December, 2022 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
In the last part of the series, Mid-day Online spoke to Mumbai chef Dane Fernandes who shares the Christmas traditions in his home and the ideal celebratory dish that people can make for the festival
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On one of his many travels, chef Dane Fernandes relished the Scottish Dundee Cake, and ever since then it has become a Christmas ritual in his home in Mumbai. Photo Courtesy: JW Marriott Sahar/istock
For Mumbai chef Dane Fernandes, this Christmas is going to be extra special because there is a new addition to his family as his second son was born earlier this year. He shares, “This being my younger son’s first Christmas, we look forward to spending some quality family time.” Earlier, Fernandes used to spend time with his wife and older son by decorating the Christmas tree, cooking delicious dishes and playing games with him. It is no surprise then when he says spending time with his immediate family is also his favourite aspect and memory of the season. “My busy schedule at work gives me little to do with them and this is one time of the year when there are no compromises in spending it with them,” he adds.
The city chef’s celebrations make it evident that family time is very intrinsic to the Fernandes household, one that he has picked up over the years because of relatives living near him in the city. He explains, “We are very fortunate to have our extended family living close to us. Christmas is that time of the year when the entire family gets together to celebrate the festival in a big way.” The festivities bring together people of all age groups but most importantly children simply because of the abundance of sweets along with fun family evenings and lots of gifts that are exchanged among them. “They always have their letters to Santa ready a month in advance with the list only getting longer each year,” he shares.
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