Coconut is my new favorite cake. It’s mild ,buttery and so yum. And then you make it like a pound cake. It becomes even better. And you know what’s better than plain coconut? Toasted coconut. I picked up this bag of coconut chips from a gourmet store,and believe me, I couldn’t stop eating them till Read More
Buckwheat is an ancient grain used in many forms in European cuisine. In India, mostly the flour is used during fasts as it is considered a pseudo grain or phalahar. Now also a large percentage of gluten free diets include buckwheat flour. Paniyaram are small dumplings made in a traditional stone or metal pan that Read More
Summer is here and it’s driving us all crazy. So, you need a quick dessert that refreshes you too. I find that chocolate is a very winter specific ingredient and it does not appeal to me specifically in the summer. I like fresh, citrus flavors and small portions. Easy on the lips, easy on the tummy and easy Read More
Brownies and motivation really go hand in hand . I am talking about the motivation to be healthier. So, if you have been following me on Instagram and Facebook you would have seen that I have given up sugar since the 1st of January. One of the perils of being a Baker is being exposed Read More
Holi is symbolic in the Hindu religion. It talks about the victory of good over evil and the celebrations that ensue. Its also an indicator that spring is out there… well if you didn’t see the new leaves on the trees and the gorgeous flowers all around…the dry colors of Holi are sure Read More
Happy Holi. Its the festival of colors,Holi, next week and I bring you these few, easy,quick , delicious recipes for celebrating Holi. Colors bring meaning to our lives. At least for me, color is essential. Color in my clothes, my surroundings and in my food. And if you take a look at my Instagram feed, Read More
Cheesecake is a perfect summer dessert. Come to think of it, its a perfect winter dessert. And if you’re making an eggless cheesecak, it takes only as much time as it needs to set. But then the boys in my house don’t like waiting for it to set, for them it must be made instantly. Read More
Come winters, India is flooded with red carrots and all the people are out searching for them. not to make a savory vegetable dish, but primarily to make a sweet dish which mostly is cloyingly sweet, and ubiquitously visible everywhere you turn to look. Hotels, restaurants, Mithai wales, ice cream shops and almost all homes Read More
Are you one of those people who don’t like a cookie crust at the bottom of the cheesecake? I am. I’ll eat all the cheese cake on the plate…but I don’t like the cookie crust. I just…there’s something wrong about a soggy cookie . And something wrong about a cookie that’s over powered by cheesecake Read More
I’m all about food. The moment when I wake to the time I fall asleep, that’s all I’m thinking of-food. More so now, that I’ve started the low carb diet. I’ve been slowly putting on weight over the last few years, and the weight gain has been causing a swelling in my feet and hands. Read More
Zephir /Zephyr sounds to be so unlike a dessert. At first, I thought it was zephyr… But then why would winds and desserts sit on the same plate. Desserts have calories. This doesn’t look so dessert like. But it is sweet. Not as calorie dense. But sweet. These are basically marshmallows. Marshmallows without eggs. And Read More
Peppermint and chocolate go hand in hand. In fact, peppermint is the one thing you can add to anything under the sun. I personally love the aroma of peppermint, so I have been using Peppermint in my desserts for very long time. for the longest time Polo used to be my favourite mint ever. I Read More
Tea is ceremonial. It’s always a celebration. Whether you are celebrating work done well or are looking for ideas. You may be celebrating friendship or family bonds with lots of fun and laughter and maybe sometimes trying to mend fences… You’ll always find tea as a binding agent or maybe connecting wires. Also I think Read More
I absolutely adore coffee. Anyone can tell you that. Coffee runs through my veins. And I love buying coffee mugs and stufs forever. I had a beautiful collection of cups and french presses. I’ve a cappuccino maker too,but because that brand is not available in India, I’m unable to find a replacement for the filter. Read More
They say that you should love freely. And they say that you must let go of the one you love. But no one tells you how to let go of your child… No one tells you that that’s probably the most difficult thing you will ever do. I am strong. I have made myself like Read More