Baking classes by Zahra Shah of The Little Cake Company

Fatima, Rabail, Eliha, Zahra and Laiba. Few of the participants with the baker/teacher

It is generally believed, the difference between a doer and loser is that, a doer does not miss an opportunity. Many people have ideas but those who put their ideas to practice are the ones who bring change in the society.

Same can be said about Zahra Shah, the little entrepreneur behind, 'The Little Cake Company'. She was approached by several ladies, who were interested in learning the art of baking. Interestingly, it was the holy month of Ramadan. Summer heat and electricity load shedding was on peak, but it was the only free time for most of the girls, who were back in the city of saints for summer vacations.
Zahra followed what Catherine Cook, co-founder of MyYearbook suggests, “... if you want to do it, do it now. If you don’t, you’re going to regret it.” With a number of interested lot in hand, Zahra did not wait for things to fall in place. She simply took the plunge and grabbed the opportunity of conducting baking classes.

Two days baking classes were designed during the month of August. First day was dedicated to sweets. Simple chocolate cake, cupcakes, brownie trifle, were on the list. Second day to the savoury delights. Making of pizza, Lasagna and baked whole chicken was to be demonstrated. Zahra typed and printed her personal recipes in a form of beautiful booklets, with some free pages to note down tips, etc. And venue could not be better than her own home,so it was.

Eliha Qureshi, Fatima Ghauri, Laiba, Rabail Khakwani, Sephora Khan Pitafi, Sara and Fizza Gardezi listed for the class. Which turned out to be superb. All the girls had a wonderful time. They enjoyed the company of other girls, as well as the recipes and techniques demonstrated by the very bright and capable baker, Zahra Shah. Most of the girls attending the class were Zahra's age fellows or little senior or junior. Therefore, the comfort level was amazing. Students did not shy away from asking anything if they failed to understand. It was indeed a great learning experience for them.

It was the story of few of the very first, baking classes arranged by Zahra Shah. In the future, she intends to hold classes for different age groups. Currently, she is running her business successfully. She operates from her home. People collect their orders from there or get them delivered at their own place.

Although, all her baked items are highly appreciated but the Macaroons, Meringue and cookies she makes are unrivalled. As no other baker in the city of saints offers these delights.

Zahra has created quite a name as a baker and an entrepreneur, in a short time. She was recently invited by Beaconhouse A-level campus to judge a cooking competition. A great acknowledgement by any alma mater for its alumni. Specially the efforts of the head mistress, Mrs. Saadia Yaqoob are greatly appreciated.

Zahra remains thankful to all those who appreciate, admire her work and spread the good words about it around them, which keep the cycle of her work going. She remains determined to provide the best, hygienically safe, great quality products for her clients. We wish and pray that Zahra Shah and her business thrives by leaps and bounds. Best of luck to her for a big, bright future. May you bedazzle the world.

Zahra Shah invited at Beaconhouse school as judge for cooking competition

Table set for the class

The ambience

Eliha Qureshi, Zahra Shah, Fatima Ghauri

A close look of the recipe book

Recipe books laid on the table

Students, writing the instructions

More participants Sephora Khan Pitafi (standing), Sara, Fatima and Hajra (sitting)

One of the participants Fatima Ghauri

Few of the items made in the baking class

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