I was surprised when I began researching the variety of sugar available. And then I saw the number of different sugars available on a specialty super market shelf. Sugar is made from the juice of sugar cane or from Golden beet. Beet sugar is not readily available in India and I’ve never ever tasted it. Read More
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
Gluten free is the way to go for most of us these days. And sugar free makes me so happy. I don’t want to have to deal with the calories that sugar offers these days. I’d be happy to shove them under the carpet. I’m dealing with a whole lot of issues otherwise. So, I’m Read More
I’ve been baking cookies ,cakes and breads for the longest time now. And even though I’ve been leading a very active life style and gymming and walking the weight had been piling on. And then the hormonal imbalance that most women suffer from because of the of PCOD that is so prevalent now. So after Read More
Masala chai to drink and masala chai to eat. To eat chai is going to be better. All of you who love drinking tea will understand the fascination I have for the perfect balance between, tea, milk ,spices and water. So I’ve been trying to do a dessert with Chai for the longest time. But 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
Hello Everyone. This month we’re all about gluten free, eggless baking that is suitable for eating while we fast for navratri. Navratri is 9 nights of celebration of the Hindu Goddesses in different forms. The mother Goddess Durga is worshipped in different forms in different regions all over India. So while we worship, we fast, 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
Winters are my favourite time of the year. Always. Cold weather makes my skin glow that healthy pink blush that no amount of l’Occitane can give me the rest of the year. My hair just begins to behave itself and despite the amount of deliciousness I eat, the metabolism stays on point. Kanji ,the miracle Read More
The choices we make are always going to have consequences. And its these choices that shape our food preferences and health. Over the course of the last five years I have gradually been putting on weight and the weight gain has brought with it a myriad other problem. Low stamina, low energy, then low will 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