In 1992, high school sweethearts Rashmi and Harish Closepet began their married life in Singapore. A working couple, they would take turns to cook. Whenever Rashmi worked late, she would come home to an elaborately cooked meal, plated and served with love by her husband. Needless to say, the young bride was floored by her husband’s efforts.
Every weekend would mean parties hosted by the couple. And what Rashmi cherishes 31 years later is the time they spent cooking together for these parties. It was a real bonding experience, she shares. She enjoyed watching her husband present different dishes and create interesting elements on the plate.
“When we travel, I get busy shopping for clothes while he buys different pots and pans,” laughs Rashmi.
This continued well after their daughters, Vibha (28) and Isha (21), were born. Rashmi saw the ‘family man’ emerge in Harish who would look after the girls and feed them. Harry, as he is called, started cooking for…