Fearless Cooking on TV
After a very very long and hectic weeks, it ended with very little disappointment as I lost in the finals. But I feel I did pretty good as this was my first time experience in this unknown world of TV Cooking and being one of the finalist was quite an achievement.
It opened so many opportunities for me and the most important thing is I had the greatest time of my life, it was such a great event and one of the most daunting experience of all.I enjoyed every minute of it and looking forward to watch myself on TV which starts in September.
I met so many wonderful people who immediately put me at ease and was so interested to know about me, my passion for cooking and where in the world I find time to do all this when I am working in the one of the most interesting and busy field of Engineering, a Mum and a my interest in learning and trying wonderful dishes.
Everyone was so amazed with my cooking and absolutely loved my dish and the three famous chefs who awed my wonderful dish.For me that was the best appreciation I have ever received.My friends, colleagues at work love my cooking and used to always appreciate my dishes, even then I used to think they are being nice to me and may be I am cooking their most liked recipes but I get constant requests for recipes and step by step instructions, I have realised that may be I am good at cooking.
When the National TV production manager approached me to participate in their cooking event, I was quite apprehensive as I never thought it would happen to me but after immense support from my wonderful hubby, I had decided to give it a go and a new and exciting world was wide open in front of me.I was a finalist and for a first timer that’s not bad at all. I lost to a 20yr old wannabe chef who was an amazing person who tried an delicious starter which was absolutely tasty.
My two episodes will be in September as the series will start in first week of September and I will post those videos on my blog so you all can watch!!I am so grateful to everyone who encouraged me and helped me throughout my journey.I have met new people who share the same passion as myself who became my good friends.I was totally amazed to meet new people and learn how and why they are so passionate as me.All this made me become more stronger person than ever with wonderful support from my husband who helped all the way through good and bad.And especially Noel, my son who was so excited and so proud of his mom and I am so happy that I met u, wonderful fellow bloggers who were always so nice and so encouraging.
I feel its so wonderful to tell you all about my exciting experiences, lessons I learnt the hard way, appreciation you receive for all the effort you have put into something which means a lot.Thank you all!!
Here are couple of photos with great chefs who were the judges at the cooking show and few of my work colleagues relishing my dish
Stumble it!
July 15th, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Hey Padmaja,you are a winner even if you didn’t win!:))
Enjoy the experience and glory.Congratulations.Great pics:)
July 15th, 2007 at 5:15 pm
Thank you very much asha,i was little disappointed that i didn’t win but my husband kept on saying that its the experience that counts.So its not bad and friends like you makes it more enjoyable.
July 15th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
Being one of the finalists itself is a big achievement. You managed to stand out among other ‘chefs’. Can’t wait to watch you this september
July 15th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
thank you suganya! ya i know its so wonderful when people appreciate your cooking
July 15th, 2007 at 11:00 pm
can’t wait for the videos. congratulations!!
July 16th, 2007 at 6:32 am
Bee
Thank you and nice to have u over
July 16th, 2007 at 10:18 am
It will be memorable experience for you Padmaja. This will help you to shape much better in future. Not everyone get this chance. Disappointment will be there. I agree. Let it encourage you further. Enjoyed reading your experience. Being one among the finalists - a great chance. Take care and have a good day. Good luck. Viji
July 16th, 2007 at 10:25 am
Viji!!
thank you so very much for your kind words, I am overwhelmed to see so many friends encouraging me!!
thank u dear!!
July 16th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
hi padmaja
feels good to read the post.
you won our hearts for sure
keep going
and hey congrats
July 16th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
Raji
thank you for your wonderful words!! I am humbled to read those best wishes!!
July 16th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Congrats on your achievement, Padmaja! Now that you have good pix of yourself on your blog, you look familiar to me! I also like the banner picture - did you photograph it yourself?
July 16th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Hi Sra!! Thank you for dropping by and tht banner picture, one of my friend a great photographer kindly gave permission to use as my banner picture!!it looks so good isin’t it!!
July 16th, 2007 at 7:50 pm
Amazing! Such a great job. Waiting for the videos.
July 17th, 2007 at 12:20 am
I am sending you lots and lots and lots of love and hugs. I am so happy and extremely proud of you. Great job Padma, great job. Can’t wait to see the videos.
July 17th, 2007 at 8:21 am
Gini thank you and nice to have u over.U know what even i am quite excited to see myself on TV.
July 17th, 2007 at 8:23 am
Cynthia!!
You are an amazing person and thank u so much for your best wishes.
I am so humbled to have friends like you!!
July 17th, 2007 at 10:40 am
Hi Padmaja, thanks for visiting my blog! Looks like you’ve been doing some *real* cooking — I must read more to find out
Congrats on your achievement!
July 17th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
Linda
July 17th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
Linda!!
thanks for dropping by and yes cooking in front of cameras wasn’t as daunting as i expected, it was great fun!!
July 17th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
hey Padmaja, you must be feeling great to be on TV. just being on the tv itself is a great achievement. congrats on that. thanks for sharing your experience and pics with us.
July 18th, 2007 at 8:15 am
Sharmi!!
hey I had great fun and felt amazing at the whole experience
July 19th, 2007 at 11:47 am
For us you are the winner. I am really looking forward to seeing those videos.
July 21st, 2007 at 7:39 am
Hi Padmaja,
Asha say absolutely right..you are winner….Congratulation!!!!!!!!!!!
I am waiting for your……:)))
October 18th, 2007 at 5:59 am
Great going Padma. We are all soooooo proud of you darling.
Padmaja said :
thank u shella