Any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad. Its Fathers Day today and I present this supermoist, milky nectar laden cake to the two most special men in my life. One who is responsible for what I am today ” My Dearest Dad” thankyou dad for all your sacrifice, endearing love and never […]
If avocado does not tick one of your “to eat” food boxes plssss read on ( I hope to convert you or make a difference)….on the other hand if you are an avocado fan I’m sure you will love this post and the cake that follows. Creamy rich avocado is considered the world’s healthiest fruit. […]
There is a light at the end of every tunnel and the sun returns after every storm…..has been my latest mantra…..Well its Chicken Pox this time!! Just when Baby A was returning to his cheerful, bubbly and cheeky self, the nasty varicella virus knocks. Its been a difficult few days emotionally and physically. On days like this, the […]
Its been a small hiatus from the blogging world. I’ve been busy as a cat on a hot tin roof. Baby A has been on a cold, cough and teething spree that seems endless, have had many a sleepless night and if thats not enough, we’ve had to deal with “Seperation anxiety”. When Baby A […]
Yes friends, Im finally back to the blogging world. Ive enjoyed a funfilled Christmas season with friends and family and I feel refreshed and look forward to 2012 with renewed energy and excitement. As I look back at 2011, amongst the many blessings, I see what a rollercoaster it has been for me…….my life has […]
…..yes love is in the air…its Christmas in a couple of weeks, my baby is almost one, the love of my life Clem has been the best dad and partner ever…….. and its the much awaited 100th blog post……yes I am on a high!!…Praise God…:) I would like to take this opportunity to thank all […]
I am almost coming to the end of my Kuswar/Christmas sweet making journey for this year. It is Christmas in less than 10 days and my cupboard is stocked with Special Karakadde or Chilli and Ginger flavoured Spicy Gramflour sticks, Rosette Cookies/ Roce Cookies/ Kokkisan, Sweet Semolina Balls with Almonds, Raisins and Condensed milk/Rava Laddus, Butter Chakkuli’s/ Crispy Savoury […]
In the Christmas Sweets/Kuswar collection there usually tends to be atleast one sweetened ball/ laddu preparation made. Out of the 3 most common sweetened ball/ laddu preparation ( rice laddu, sesame seed/till laddu and semolina/ rava laddu), my favorite is the Semolina/ Rava laddu. These balls or laddus are dead easy to prepare and very […]
This Christmas Cake recipe was first posted in December 2011. It has been reposted again this year as it is a really good cake. For Christmas this year I have chosen to make an exotic fruit cake. Not the regular every year Christmas cake but a prize winning one with a Caribbean touch. This cake was […]
This is a decadent, melt- in- the-mouth, gourmet chocolate dessert….once eaten never forgotten!!……. The outer soft chocolate layer gives way to a molten, velvety, sinful chocolate center that will take your breath away!! Made as individual portions in ramekins. Can be served hot straight out of the oven with a dollop of ice-cream or served […]