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Gamadia Colony resident Niloufer Lakdawala recalls the customs and professions of a bygone era. Parsiana presents some of her written reminiscences for readers who may recall those days and for those who never experienced them.   In the old days cooking vessels were made of brass or copper. As the former reacted to foods, copper was preferred. But copper required plating which was done by a kallaiwala who brought with him a small saghri (coal stove), hand held bellows, tongs and plating material. Though he would set up his equipment in a secluded corner, he would invariably be harangued by some cantankerous......