I think it’s so important to cherish both little and big achievements in life. Having spent a lovely weekend quietly at home surrounded by family and extended ones with simple home cooked food and this chocolate cake was pure bliss. It was my 43 rd birthday and I was feeling so full of life, simply it could be the gorgeous weather or something to do with my inner will power that motivates me and brings me in the innate amount…
Well celebrations and holidays are coming thick and fast at this time of the year. With Diwali in couple of days, the festive feeling has geared up.The Opera house also lit’s up into a spectacular gold to mark the triumph of light over darkness. Diwali is such a special occasion that Indians communities are proud to share with the world no matter where ever they reside. I have lived in few countries and no matter how big or small the…
Baking for me is undoubtedly my own form of mindfulness and meditation. Not only that it adds an extra sense of pleasure seeing my bakes often making the glorious outcomes. Many of my recipes here are basically adapted and tweaked with my own imaginations. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do. This particular cardamom poached pear chai cake was a stunner. A mild cake with delicate flavours of cardamom just made our weekend extra special. I…
Growing up, I remember baking three basic cakes again and again. Some of you might have guessed it, Vanilla sponge cake!! The moment we decide to get our hands into baking, mastering a sponge vanilla cake just hits us and we are all set to achieve it. Next comes the classic chocolate cake that undoubtedly becomes your favourite and your family’s too. Apart from these two classics that drove me and my siblings crazy was this humble pineapple upsidedown cake.…
This post is going to be different from the regular ones where in I normally share recipes. Well today, I am super pumped up & excited to share pictures from a recent photo shoot for a client with whom I have been well acquainted and have previously worked with. Madhouse bakery (www.madhousebakehouse.com.au) my client approached me with an interesting proposal this time. Madhouse Bakery are a socially conscious bakery wholesaler who boast a clientele from airlines to café’s to caterers…
There’s something throughly magical about these French buttery cakes that is crispy on the edges with soft sponginess as you bit into it. Madeleines are typically baked in a scalloped shaped shell tin and these elegantly looking lemon madeleines cakes are one of the perfect thing to have with a cup of light floral French tea. Last couple of weeks has been insanely busy for me in terms of back to back shoot and styling assignments. I love the rhythm and…
This blood orange beetroot cake will surely entice you for not only its distinct flavour but with the gorgeous colour too, drizzled with beetroot glaze is definitely a crowd pleaser. I promise you ! End of the September and we are already into the last quarter of the year. This quarter somehow drives me crazy in terms of deadlines, social engagement and planning for holidays too. Retrospectively reminiscing, this year has been mercy on me in terms of my professional development and…
On a busy day, every minute counts when it comes to getting dinner on table, so fancying a treat becomes a distant dream. For me baking is a way to relax and unwind in the kitchen. I have choke full of recipes noted down on my to do list and this chocolate cheese cake was screaming on top of it to be part of this blog. Plain and flavoured cheese cakes have already made their way to this blog but…
Welcoming spring with a nice big hug and the fabulous fresh flavours that stream along with this gorgeous season. With the beautiful season slowly unveiling its lighter food bursting with flavours, asparagus is one of them. Asparagus are at their seasonal best and letting it go with out making most out of its short season wouldn’t justify it. Before I dive into making this flaky asparagus ricotta tart, I have to share an interesting line with you about these crunchy…
Finally…after years of trials and tribulations and endless hours spent on perfecting the most desired sweet tooth recipe I found my version of the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe that is soft and chewy. What makes this even more special is baking them using ancient grains like Spelt whole meal flour instead of the regular plain flour. The results were just amazing and above all generously lading those delectable discs of pure goodness with their distant cousin- dark chocolate melts…
This Berry apple coconut crumble is insanely delicious is not just like any other crumble. The delicious juicy berries and the tender apple slices, topped with a delectably crunchy coconut crumble with just enough sweetness makes it an ideal treat for my boys soon after school pick up. When the kids come home with rumbling tummies, you need some easy, healthy after school snacks to keep them going till dinner and I think this is it. Quite different from my…
Imagine having this goey salted caramel chocolate pots straight from the oven. It’s heavenly digging into the pots with a lovely crisp forming on the outer layer and delicious goey caramel and chocolate lava core all secretly hidden inside to be discovered. This is such a quick dessert to spin, having all the ingredients on the fingers tips and just few minutes to bake, I reckon this would be a delightful treat soon after a nice meal or quick weekend…
I find it hard to believe that we are already in the third quarter, and as again time seems to be in a rush to get to the end of the year, perhaps in the anticipation that the festive season would bring in the much needed cheer. Time really flies on the wings of haste and that saying is so true. I have been reminding my boys that they just need a few more months of effort to get their…
What a delightful & gorgeous polenta cake I baked recently, a recipe adapted from Jamie Oliver. The combination of polenta with almond meal bursting with flavours from seasonal citrus fruits makes it a bespoke & keepsake recipe.The taste and the texture of the polenta cake when served with warm syrup is just ambrosial . It was almost lunch time.. the aroma of the polenta cake wafted through the house making it absolutely irresistible. My niece who was busy with her…
Christina and Olivia are a mother and daughter duo who operate Christina’s Gourmet Catering, Dinners and Workshops. Their focus is all about Malaysian Nyonya Cuisine. Apart from catering, they have regular cooking Workshops, where the participants enjoy hands on experience of cooking a meal and savouring it. Along with the menu shoot, I had an opportunity to shoot for their workshop too and have some images to share with you along with the menu. This was such an exciting shoot…
This roasted vegetable ricotta tart takes root vegetables to the next level. The creamy ricotta filling and buttery puff pastry is sure to impress. Variety it is said is the very spice of life. If you are a regular follower of my posts you would notice that most of my recipes and posts are partial towards sugar and lean in favour of baking. So I thought why not mix it up a bit. As I was casually wandering amongst…
This warm barley beetroot salad has it all, crunchy cashew bits, pomegranate arils and is tossed in a tangy lime and olive oil. Perfect for a week-day lunch! Winter is nearly here for us and we can feel the Mercury plummeting few more degree lower. I reckon in the coming two weeks, waking up in the morning will be a challenge. well it doesn’t get that harsh here as compared to other parts of the world but it gets to…
There is something ambrosial about the “C” word. Of all the kinds of meat and vegetables that I prepare out of my humble kitchen to feed the boys, the mere mention of the erstwhile and bespoke Chicken curry brings a smile on my boys face. It lightens up their moods and they become the nicest of kids with no fuss or tantrums thrown around the dinner table. The younger one even surprises himself by willing to bring the plates out.…
Let me tell you that this apple frangipane tart was a breeze to make – no need for any rolling out or baking blind. Just a sheet of puff pastry to begin with and topping it with almond and apple. Last I checked, we were in the heights of summer making berry tarts full of gorgeous summery delights. Now the air has cooled, the leaves have started to fall and the market is chock full of apples and pears. These apples…
Whether you are craving for a well earned afternoon cup of tea or the kids have come home from school too ravenous to wait until supper time, a moist cake with seasonal mandarins paired with nutty texture of almonds will invariably hit the spot. If you are regular to my space, you would have certainly guessed that almond meal is my favourite. Ever since I have discovered this nutty meal, it’s become my pantry staples. This ingredient not only tastes…
