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Braided Pesto Bread (Edible Wreath)
A very short post today! And it's not sweet but nevertheless it's an amazing baked recipe that would look wonderful sitting at your Christmas table. I was creating content for a favourite brand of Pesto (Barilla) and wanted to showcase the pesto in the best way possible. So I used my pizza dough … Read More
Layered Strawberry Cake
Sydney is so hot at the moment! Even as I write this, I can't bear to look at the window facing me which is ablaze with the bright sun rays literally blinding my eyes. It's still Spring technically but every bit like summer. I am still waiting for the stone fruits to arrive, meanwhile there are … Read More
Linzer Cookies With Quince Paste
You have no idea how excited I am this year to jump onto the Christmas baking bandwagon. I am late every year and am just not able to bake or share enough. Last year we were overseas for 7 weeks and I was filled with guilt and sadness when I saw the amazing stuff getting shared on social networks. … Read More
Meringue Rose Cookies with Lavender Cream Cheese Filling
Meringue rose cookies are so versatile and there is no limit to the way they can be colored, decorated or served. It is incredible how a little bit of egg white and sugar can whip up into magical creations. And they are free of gluten. I make meringues quite often and love that they make great … Read More
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
I have taken pride in being an ardent lover of fruits and vegetables all my life. Even when I was little girl and saw my cousins removing bits of cooked beans and beetroot from their stir fries and stews, I was never the one to complain or follow suit. I have a similar or maybe slighter greater love for Chocolate and though I enjoy both in different ways, I seldom like to mix the two loves. Because, why would you mess with Chocolate? Unless you really need to. I have been contemplating this Chocolate Zucchini combination for years but never really found myself convinced enough to try it. But the other day when I was having coffee with a friend and we were taking about veggies in cakes, she said to me 'Have you ever made a Pumpkin cake? Is it just as gorgeous as a zucchini cake?' I was surprised. This year I did try a pumpkin cake for the first time and I was truely impressed. 'Does a Zucchini cake not taste weird?' I asked her. 'Oh no! Try a Chocolate Zucchini cake. You won't taste the zucchini ' was her reply. I looked up a few recipes and found this one which looked quite easy. It had brown sugar and cocoa powder so it wouldn't be inedible even in the worst case scenario, I told … Read More
Fresh Fruit and Cardamom Cream Tart
It's been a long time isn't it? When I look at my last post I realize I haven't posted on the blog for over a month. I hope all of you have been well and enjoying the change of seasons. At my end, things have been hectic. I had been working (still am) on several creative projects at the same time. Somehow I haven't been doing any major recipe testing which is probably why I never got around to sharing anything on the blog. They were mostly styling and photography projects that I did for various clients. Then there were those that I have diligently worked on but can't share.And of course, the random ones where I've created something using a old recipe from here and a twist from there, cake batter from one, buttercream from another and such. Funny situation to be in :-) I wish I had a few hours every day to do more and go to sleep feeling happy and contented. But these days, that does not happen. With warmer months and daylight savings kicking off for us, I am hoping I'll have a little extra time in the day to use to my advantage. I also got my blog redesigned, though unfortunately there is a lot left to update. My husband tells me 'Isn't it easier to update one page than … Read More
Passion Fruit Cupcakes
A few years ago when we were packing for Australia, everyone was curious to know what were the first things I would like to see or experience 'down under'. Perhaps the magnificent Opera House or one of the 100 incredible beaches around Sydney. Some were very sure it would be Adriano Zumbo's dessert train because I would go on and on about him and his creations. 'Passion fruit' was my reply. 'I want to see a passion fruit!'. I had seen pictures of the golden yellow pulp on cheesecakes and I just wanted to see if it was really as beautiful. Upon coming, which was around this time of the year, I fulfilled my desire and got hold of them in the very first week. I hadn't seen the exterior before so I pondered at the market whether something not as beautiful outside could really be holding the vibrant puree. When I cut them open..Oh la la...there it was oozing out in all it's golden glory. I love the taste of passion fruit but I love the smell even more. It's got that intensely fruity smell which almost seems unreal. Like pineapple essence. It is so strong but fresh pineapple doesn't taste or smell like that. But passion fruit is real. The taste, colour and smell. And … Read More
Red Velvet And Almond Cake
A couple of weeks ago, I baked a 'brain' cake for a friend's birthday. It was meant to be a surprise zombie party cake from her husband. Her husband sent me a photograph of what he was looking for and to be honest, at first it freaked me out to think of creating something so ghastly. Since it had to be red with an oozing blood effect, red velvet was the obvious choice. I used raspberry jelly to add to the drama and finally created something that I almost hated. There were no pretty swirls or flowers or anything that would resemble my kind of cakes. I tried dressing up like a zombie to the best of my ability. Knowing that I couldn't leave the house looking like a zombie on a Saturday evening for fear of scaring the hell out of two little boys I carried black face paint with me in the car and randomly applied it on my face. Upon reaching my friends's place I realized I was under-dressed. Oh goodness! The girls would have given the real zombies a run for their money. They were too good...I mean so ugly! Needless to say, I didn't even eat that cake. It was a fun evening with a terrific setup and ambience but I didn't miss eating the cake even one bit. Later on, I found myself … Read More
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