Well, my name is Naila Laundy. If you're thinking Naila is quite an unusual name, you'd be right! I was born in Pakistan, brought up in Abu Dhabi, where I lived for the more than 20 years - apart from the time I returned to Karachi to complete my degree - and after spending time in Orkney, Barnard Castle & Berwick upon Tweed I am currently residing in not so sunny Oban!
Below is a brief description of what I have been up to on my culinary adventure.
I have been cooking for years and found my niche in Orkney via the local farmer's markets where I served up everything from freshly baked scones to authentic vegetable samosas fried at the stall.
Farmer's market led to getting the opportunity to cater for 100 people - a wedding buffet with a theme of East meets West. This venture led to other buffet catering events such as an Indian wedding banquet, Cricket captain's wedding supper, Curry night at a local pub in Staindrop as well as providing food for a wake for a local resident. (Pictures of which will follow shortly.)
I have also been featured in a magazine produced by a local newspaper, The Teesdale Mercury. Check out this edition of Dale Life.
When living in Orkney I led a few interactive culinary sessions focusing on Pakistani cuisine.
As a baker my passion lies in making sweet & savoury cakes and pastries. I also make celebration cakes or cake for any occasion to order.
I have had the pleasure of cooking in a nursery as well as a residential home. The reward was getting great feedback from people who do not mince (pun intended) their words!
Farmer's market led to getting the opportunity to cater for 100 people - a wedding buffet with a theme of East meets West. This venture led to other buffet catering events such as an Indian wedding banquet, Cricket captain's wedding supper, Curry night at a local pub in Staindrop as well as providing food for a wake for a local resident. (Pictures of which will follow shortly.)
I have also been featured in a magazine produced by a local newspaper, The Teesdale Mercury. Check out this edition of Dale Life.
When living in Orkney I led a few interactive culinary sessions focusing on Pakistani cuisine.
As a baker my passion lies in making sweet & savoury cakes and pastries. I also make celebration cakes or cake for any occasion to order.
I have had the pleasure of cooking in a nursery as well as a residential home. The reward was getting great feedback from people who do not mince (pun intended) their words!
My parents and one of my sisters still live in Abu Dhabi (capital of the United Arab Emirates); I have another sister in Germany who has lived in Turkey & Egypt for a considerable length of time and my brother is in America, so it's not difficult to see why the inspiration for my cooking comes from far and wide.
I could be cooking home made fish and chips or biryani, depending on my mood!
Check back regularly as I will be cooking up more recipes.
Naila
Naila
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