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Irish Cream Layered Pavlova
There is something magical about egg whites. They can transform from a tiny fluid into something magnificent. Capable of existing in different textures, there are innumerable ways in which they can be used. They have the ability to create cakes and baked treats without the presence of fat or even … Read More
Fig Clafoutis
I have been so busy this month that I hardly noticed that we have officially stepped into Autumn in Australia. The last I remember was longing for Summer, wanting to gorge in its bounty, planning so many stone fruit recipes. It came and went. Leaving me discontented like every year that I couldn't … Read More
Apple Blueberry Muffins
A couple of Saturday's back, I woke up with the widest smile on my face. It was time for the reunion. At last! A moment I had looked forward to since weeks. The call had come two days before. She was ready. And waiting! Our apple tree! At this stage, I need to take you back to a … Read More
Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Cake
Brownies!!! I can never have enough of them. How about you? Perhaps this is one sweet treat that one can go on talking about. None of which is new. But the thought of it can make one feel warm and fuzzy and mushy and gooey and like the best things in life make one feel. If you've been with me … Read More
Mango, Mint and Lime Granita
Mangoes were considered the 'queen of fruits' where I grew up. They still are. Everything about them screams summer. The vibrant sunny appearance or the sweet succulent refreshing interior. We owned a large orchard and summer time meant eating tonnes of fruit. The green unripe ones would be used for cooking and the ripe ones would make their way into every corner of the house. Boxes and baskets of fruit to be given away to friends and neighbours. The air subtly scented with smell of sweet mangoes. Meal times made special with platefuls of peeled, cut mangoes to finish off. The varieties endless and names so many that it was hard for one to remember. Alas! A glut of mangoes today, is something that exists only in my memory or possibly in my dreams. In the part of the world where I live now mangoes can be expensive. And make a fleeting appearance. So, it's case of 'enjoy while it lasts!' However, thanks to technology there are options. Like canned mangoes and mango juice. No substitute to the fresh ones in my opinion but okay when you crave for a taste of the glorious fruit. If mangoes stand for summer, so does ice. While I've thoroughly enjoyed my share of ice creams … Read More
Tomato Garlic Prawn Risotto
On my blog birthday, I was excited like a child. I wanted to do all things blog. Fortunately, the kids were at the day care so there wasn't much coming in the way. Having the day to myself, I created and photographed 4 recipes. The caramelised white chocolate cheesecake was already sitting in the refrigerator. I wanted to cut the cake on the same day so picture taking was left till the last minute. Since, I wanted the berries to be as fresh as possible I had to pick them up on the same day too. With boxes of strawberries, raspberries and blackberries at hand and not wanting to waste them (Not using precious berries for recipes especially photography has been considered 'wasting' at our place since the time this blog came into being) I wanted to make a few desserts. By lunch time, there were bowls of batter everywhere. Baking trays kept going in and coming out of the oven. My clothes had stains of cocoa and meringue. There were sweet things in excess and no lunch. I have no shame in admitting that had it been me alone I would be happy to lunch on cake batters and dessert. But since it was a question of feeding others...that too parents-in-law, I knew I had to switch gears to … Read More
No Bake Caramelised White Chocolate Cheesecake. And a Blog Birthday.
I wanted to start this post by saying Thank You! It's been a year only, yet I feel I have done this all my life. I don't remember having a single day in this year that I didn't enjoy coming up with recipes, styling them, photographing them and blogging about them. And this experience has certainly left a desire in me to do more. To create, share, bond, grow! This has been such an eventful phase in my life. Exploring blogging and uncovering a whole new world out there while discovering facets of my own personality that were unknown to me. I came across incredible bloggers who inspired me every day. I found friendship across the globe. So many of them made me feel like I'd go out for coffee with them every other day had we been aligned geographically. Caramelised White Chocolate is my favourite thing in the world. I created a recipe around it during my first few days of blogging and have been wanting to do another one ever since. So I thought it was only appropriate that I make a cake around that. If you are new to caramelised white chocolate, it's the most delicious thing one can taste. The chocolate caramelises on cooking slowly in the oven and turns into a light … Read More
Yellow Tomato, Mustard and Thyme Chutney
A good chutney is not just a condiment but a great way of sprucing up a dish. Whether you want something flavourful to accompany your cheese platter, jazz up your burgers and sandwiches or a tasty side to complement your meat dishes, a chutney is a handy thing to have in your pantry. Chutney has been known to have originated in the Eastern part of India but have, over time adapted itself to the taste and local produce in regions across the globe. And that is perhaps why it is so versatile and accommodating. The core of a chutney rests on three basic elements. The fruit or vegetable, sugar and spice. The flavours are intense and would be a balance of sweet, tangy and spicy. One can literally play around with the components, add or remove and get creative with them. Having grown up in the land of the Chutney, I have sampled thousands of them loved them and make them frequently at home. Since it is so easy to make, most of my chutneys are a last-minute creation. Ripe peaches..make a chutney! Tomato season...make a chutney! Beautiful mangoes....make a chutney! Something to go with my roasts...make a chutney! There is no such thing like a correct consistency for a chutney. … Read More
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