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Rhubarb Almond Crumb Cake
I love using almonds in my cakes. I am always looking for recipes where I can substitute flour with almond meal or any other nut meal. Not only is it healthy, but it gives an amazing texture to the cakes. Rich but not heavy. Last time I paired it with orange to make a gluten-free treat but this time … Read More
No Churn Raspberry Ice Cream
Well, I suppose I told you that my Raspberry mania did not end with my raspberry cupcakes. Actually I doubt if it will ever end. Raspberries have taken over my life at the moment. After spending a good amount of time reading up on how to freeze berries, I promised myself I will wait till … Read More
Irish Cream Milk Chocolate Mousse
It poured incessantly all weekend. Rains are great but not when it is already cold. And definitely not during the weekend. When I woke up to the rains on Saturday morning, I imagined how our weekend would turn out, walled in with no adventure. But to lift up the spirits, the Husband served a gourmet … Read More
Raspberry Cupcakes with White Chocolate Ganache Frosting
If someone ever asked me what I miss most about summer, my answer would be the daylight and BERRIES! With the evenings getting colder and darkness setting in by mid afternoon, I am almost ready to retreat into a hibernating mode. While Summer is nowhere near and little that I can do about daylight, … Read More
Whole Orange Almond Mini Cakes with Orange Syrup
I am very excited about this one. Not only because it is sweet post but it uses one of my cannot-do-without fruits. And in its best form ever - WHOLE! Yes, skin, pulp..everything. No seeds though. If that has already excited you, I have not even come to the more interesting facts. There is no butter, no flour in the cake. So gluten-free, reduced fat, healthy, however you like to call it. For me, not having to zest an orange for an orange cake is brilliant enough so with pleasure I call it a whole orange cake. The cake is known to be a classic Passover dessert drawing inspiration from Morocco, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. And trust me when I say, the flavour is to die for! During my childhood, the appearance of oranges marked the onset of winter. One funny memory that I have is dozing off in the school bus on my way home and waking up to the smell of citrus. Almost everybody was biting into an orange. Back then fruits were strictly seasonal. With the way technology has evolved in the present day much of our produce is omnipresent. And we have so many options to choose from. So coming back to the cakes, while all varieties of oranges can be used, Navel being … Read More
Award Time! One more Liebster.
Another Liebster award! What can I say! I am honored, overwhelmed and delighted. Though I really really wonder how much I deserve this recognition for the long gaps that follow my posts, the networking that I miss out on to maintain my presence in the blog-o-sphere, the technical aspects that have been screaming for attention for a while now. Despite my best intentions, there are times when putting a post together requires that last ounce of energy that has already been drained out of my system. Having said that, blogging to me is addictive, it is therapeutic. And I love everything about it. My 3rd Liebster nomination is from the lovely Nilu of Kitchen Serenity. We started blogging around the same time but I have to admit that I can never keep up the pace and discipline with which she posts. Her blog is a treasure chest of recipes...appetisers, curries, beverages, desserts, lunchbox recipes and if I have to key it all in, it might as well make a whole post. She says 'we seldom eat out'. I say 'Lady if I was your neighbour, I would never eat out too'. Nilu is also one of the friendliest and familiar names in the blog-o-sphere, welcoming one and all with her warm words and … Read More
Grilled Pumpkin, Red Onion, Feta and Pine Nut Salad
Perhaps its the cold winter air. Perhaps its the beautiful leaves desperately clinging on to half barren trees. Perhaps its the familiar aromas of childhood that greet me on the way. Perhaps its the multitude of women racing past, freshly painted lips & high-heeled shoes that take me back to my days at work. Or perhaps its my new-found happiness, in a vibrant store. I love my long walk home. After dropping my kids at the Care each time, I choose to walk. The road is a long one and I would be lying if I say that it doesn't wear me out. But the prospect of building up little experiences on the way are far too exciting to overlook. The magic of this journey lies in its contrasting visuals. Starts on a busy street filled with shops, restaurants & cafes and ends up through winding lanes that are buried under mounds of dry fallen leaves. You can almost hear the universe whispering in your ears 'Slow down'. Between the two different worlds lies a restaurant. Too early for it to open at that time of the morning but the smell of cardamom & ginger hangs heavy in the air. I am instantly transported to my place of birth. But the highlight of the walk is a grocery … Read More
Roasted Beet Salad with Egg and Honey Balsamic Dressing
Roasted beet salad with eggs, leafy greens and a delicious honey balsamic dressing. Healthy, nutritious and easy to make. Another break, another comeback and a wonderful sense of belonging. Again! Like coming back home. Wish I could show you how much I love my time with the blog. Though sometimes it requires a mammoth effort to stay connected than other times. The long and short of it is that life is finally a bit settled and I am finding my rhythm again. My boys have found a wonderful second home at the day care and I am looking forward to spending more time with my happy little space on the internet. The last few weeks involved a myriad of discoveries...around the neighbourhood, within the house..zones in my balcony that offer good lighting, new friendships and some reflective exercises on the changes that have come about with time. The funny thing is that it takes some 'getting used to' not having the children around and savoring activities that I craved for not so long ago. I am fascinated by the way motherhood has changed everything I do, even the way I look at alone time. Most people I know out there associate salads with health and nutrition. I do too. But … Read More
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