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Raspberry Cupcakes With Rose Infused Cream
In the last two years, when food is placed on the table, my family has developed a ritual of asking me 'Is it ready for eating?' Basically what it means is 'Have you finished taking photos?' I can't appreciate this enough. I do feel guilty many times and I am sure this is something most food … Read More
Chocolate, Raspberry And Pomegranate Clafoutis
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
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
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
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 the first glimpse of your baby. Drink lots of water' the assistant told me 'What..really?' I thought to myself picturing an angel face with chubby hands and feet. I was so nervous the following week when I reached the clinic. 'Do you see the movement of the baby?' the doctor pointed at the large monitor in front of her. All I could see were black and white patches on the screen and a tiny little thing..probably the size of a pea moving slowly. 'Would you like to hear your baby's heart beat?' 'Yes' I suppressed a scream. After that, what I heard might have made my heart stop beating f0r a moment. I was speechless! It was a big surprise that I was not prepared for. But what I was about to hear next was probably the surprise of my life yet. 'Wait, there is something else!' She ran out to call another senior doctor. They told me they could see another fetus which may or may not … Read More
CSR Sugar, Blueberry Lovers Cake And Giveaway
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
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
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
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