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Chocolate, Raspberry And Pomegranate Clafoutis
20|05|2015
In the last couple of years we have changed houses several times. Renting gives you the absolute freedom to explore different neighborhoods, scenery, lifestyles, landscape, people etc. When we packed our bags, a few years ago and left for a new country, I doubt if we ever imagined that a rather … Read More
Caramel Ice Cream Cheesecake With Salted Butterscotch Sauce And Meringue
12|05|2015
There was a time when I would buy a can of condensed milk only to dip my flat breads into. On Sundays when breakfasts could be a bit elaborate and I could stand in front of the sizzling frying pan, patiently turning flat breads one at time whilst simultaneously rolling out the next one, I would … Read More
Coconut Cream With Pineapple Curd And Toasted Coconut Chips
7|05|2015
A short and sweet post today. Sweet but without gluten and without dairy. This is a quick dessert that one can whip up in a jiffy with just a few ingredients. Ever since I came across a way to make whipped coconut cream from a can of coconut milk on the Kitchn, I have been meaning to put together a … Read More
Double Chocolate Banana Cake- Easy Mother’s Day Dessert
5|05|2015
I was sitting at the conference table at my office 5 years ago looking at our performance reports when I received a text from my doctor's office. 'Your first ultrasound scan is scheduled for next Friday'. I called them back. 'What do I have to do...what happens during the ultrasound?'' You will get … Read More
CSR Sugar, Blueberry Lovers Cake And Giveaway
27|04|2015
Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Nuffnang and CSR Sugar. Writing a dessert blog with 'Sugar' in the title may be a cliché but that word in all honesty, stands for many of the happy, nostalgic, inspiring moments in my kitchen. I love playing around with different forms of sugar in both sweet and savory recipes. I enjoy sprinkling it on baked goods before I photograph them because it adds another dimension to the image. Sugar is more than just an ingredient for me. As a child, I learnt that a sweet start was the best way to embark on any new journey and for me that sweet start was Sugar. Sugar is that spoonful of remedy, my Mum put in my mouth when I burnt my tongue with hot food. Sugar to me is therapeutic. Dynamic! Sugar flavours. It preserves (think jams). It enhances. Leavens. Stabilizes. It is a baker's weapon. A cook's secret to balance of flavour. A child's fantasy! The stuff that sweet memories are made of! It is the single most ingredient that gives meringue its sizzle, transforms butter to buttercream, gives toffee its intensity and Creme Brulee its gorgeous crust. Sugar is mighty! Yet it is affordable. CSR is a name I associate with from my … Read More
Orange Loaf With Fresh Cream And Pineapple Curd
23|04|2015
What a thrill it was to wake up to the sun this morning! After three days of incessant rains and stormy weather, we got a glimpse of the gorgeous sunlight. The boys resumed school but the excitement went down as soon as they realized that there was no outdoor activity at the moment. The wet sand-pit dampened their spirits at first glance. The droopy wet flowers around the flower gardens weren't as welcoming to them as they always did. But a hug from a friend made them squeal with delight. Childhood! So pure...simple..free! Can I have mine back? Involuntarily locked up at home with no kids to tend to, I decided to clean and rearrange my kitchen and props cupboards. I thought I might find some inspiration tucked away at the far end somewhere. Within minutes, I was baking! Cleaning was postponed as soon as I spotted my loaf pans. With a limited window to complete baking and photographing, I resisted the urge to bake a yeasty bread. With heaps of citrus at home, it was easy to settle on a simple orange flavoured loaf. To go with the loaf, I quickly whipped up this pineapple curd. Fortunately, I had pineapple juice at home otherwise I would have gone with lime curd … Read More
Coffee Caramel Creme Brulee
17|04|2015
The Google searches initiated from my laptop, which are normally recipe oriented, since Easter are looking a bit like this 'how to keep kids busy during school holidays?' ' Apps for young children' 'ways to entertain kids' and so on. Yes, I almost feel guilty having to kook them up but these vacations are a whole new thing for me. Google came up with 15,800,000 results. Yay! So, I am not alone! There are Pinterest boards on that topic too. I am finding comfort in solidarity! Despite cooking many new dishes, I hardly got around to photographing anything. I just didn't have the heart to make the boys wait for food while it was being dressed up and photos taken. I have done that before but now it just didn't seem fair. It's been awesome having them around and cooking warm lunches for them but keeping them busy whilst managing my own to-do list is an art that I am yet to master. These Creme Brulees are perfect little treats for a busy scenario because they are so easy to make. Keep them in the refrigerator and grab one when you have a sweet craving or need a small feel-good after the kids have gone to bed. I love coffee in desserts and this one is … Read More
Cinnamon Cake With Apple Rosemary Buttercream
8|04|2015
I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend. I don't know where the 4 days vanished because there were too many things squeezed into one short break. On the other side of the break we are suddenly into winter like weather. Daylight savings came to an end and the weather aligned itself in perfect harmony. It rained so much on Friday and Saturday that we almost doubted if the apple picking and picnic would go as planned. But the brilliant sunshine on Sunday not only made it a perfect day for the outing but everything looked so bright, neat and beautiful. Like a big blow dry after a rain wash. This year was more about chasing little kids (and their families) around the orchards for photographs than picking fruit, for me. The rain apparently had done a lot of damage to the orchards and there were more apples on the ground than on the trees. Like every year I did not miss the giant apple pie that is sold at the resident cafe. With full bellies we headed towards the picnic destination. The scenery changed as we drove on. The fall colors showing up at every bend on the road. Finally when it was too much to just sit back and admire from the car, we had to pull over and pose in front … Read More
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