Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 30: To cope with the festive season, Hotel K C Residency Jammu hosted the customary Christmas cake mixing ceremony today at The Terrace Skylounge Restaurant.
During the ceremony, Rahul Jandial, General Manager led the team to mix an array of ingredients including black currant, golden apricot, rum soaked figs, drunk resins, dates, candied orange peel, candied ginger, dry cherries, tutti frutti, candied pumpkin, along with rum and brandy to make the perfect Christmas cake.
“Christmas is no fun without the traditional Christmas cake and making this cake is no quick and easy task. Preparations begin months in advance. During this ceremony, the chefs and all our executives participate in this ritual. We consider this a ritual to usher in the festive season, the good tidings, happiness and lots of Christmas cakes”, expressed Kaushal Sharma, Executive Chef.
Commenting on the occasion, Rahul Jandial, General Manager said, “Festivals break all boundaries and brings people together in celebration. The Christmas cake mixing dates back ages ago and in keeping with this tradition, we at K C Residency decided to host this customary party with a few of our close friends.”
“For those of who haven’t yet got their fingers in the traditional cake mixing pot, its time you gear yourself up to enjoy the fruits of your labour during this Christmas season”, he informed.