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‘I’m all about personalised flavours’: Ashmita Wijesinghe on her baking 

27 Apr 2021

[caption id="attachment_132519" align="alignright" width="508"] Ashmita Wijesinghe[/caption] Ashmita Wijesinghe discovered her passion for baking at a very young age. Speaking to Brunch on how she began her career, she explained that she began her Instagram kitchen “Little Miss Shortcake” during the Christmas season a few years ago, and has continued with her calling, which is baking. “I have specialised in pastry and bakery, and I have a Patisserie Diploma from Prima. I’ve attended a few pop-ups too and I’ve been blessed enough to have interned at some well-reputed hotels.”  She commented that during her childhood, her mother and father were into food, but not in the traditional way. “I loved to try out all sorts of recipes that my mother and grandma came up with. I was also inspired by Nigella Lawson – a famed food writer – to create new dishes.” She added that with the support of her family and friends, she was able to sell her very first product, love cake, which she added was a treasured family recipe that was passed down generations. Her cake was a hit, especially during the busiest time of the year; it became her classic Christmas dish. Eventually, she ventured into other baked goods like brownies and cakes and that is how Little Miss Shortcake was formed.  She also talked about how the pandemic affected her: “This pandemic opened a door with the first lockdown since I was one of the first bakers to arrange delivery. I had quite a few orders going on with the support of a good delivery system; some of them also helped me get the supplies that I needed, so it was efficient and interesting.” However, the second lockdown saw things turn out differently. She explained: “Things were kind of slow. More people were affected, but I was going strong; the days were quite busy, so I was getting ready and getting busy, staying in line with the Covid protocols.” Unfortunately, with the sudden talks of a third wave, things have not been going too well for her, as the times are unpredictable. Talking about her current biggest challenge, she stated: “During the pandemic, many new faces emerged in the online food industry, so keeping up is challenging; I had to work hard to keep my name out there. Right now, I’m seeing a drastic drop in orders so I’m trying to work on some innovative products to keep up with the demand for change.”  Wijesinghe expressed that facing these challenges can be demotivating, but for her, it’s all about keeping up with the competition and doing something different. “There is always going to be competition, but the solution to that problem is realising that you’ve been in the industry for so long and you can make a difference with the food that you’re putting out.”  We asked her what her most innovative dish is as of now, to which she named her passionfruit cake. “It’s a cake that’s very low in sugar; I’ve been working on a range of fruit cakes with less sugar content, and hope to start catering to people with ailments like diabetes. I’ve also made a range of pesto jars, which are a healthy option from my products.” She added that she hopes to make a more conscious range of baked goods for people with gluten intolerance or certain allergies. “I’m all about personalised products, so I try to work with my requests. It’s a challenge and that’s something I really enjoy.”  Talking about her plans for the future, she informed us that she is working on a homemade range of fruity yoghurts and a few other products that she would like to keep under wraps for now. Keep an eye on her Instagram page for some unique products.    IG: @little.miss.shortcake   

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