Think of an Aussie summer and what comes to mind ? The sun is shinning, the days are long and the produce is delicious. So the best thing is to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the sunshine with this colourful refreshing lentil watermelon salad. It’s perfect for barbecues or a breezy midweek lunch. The gorgeous hues of watermelon makes it almost impossible to resist on a hot day. I always feel January is bit quiet…
We’re a few days into 2019… Happy new year !!! Thanks for being with me and appreciating my work. I am happy to be back and getting slowly into my zone after a small break. Super excited and thrilled as this is time for lofty ideals, high ambitions, fresh commitments and gorgeous intentions. We’re all smart enough to know we’ve been blessed with the fresh chance of an innocent 12 months. The past is history. What lies ahead is up to…
Christmas is here.....Turn on the carols and spread good cheer with homemade festive treats.... The tree is up, the presents are wrapped, and now it’s time to have some fun. Sitting down to Christmas lunch surrounded by a family is one of life’s greatest pleasure.There is nothing more satisfying than baking your own cakes and cookies for Christmas. Around this time of the year I am in my kitchen a little bit more than usual, baking…
It”s hard to go past plump, bright berries in all their rosy glory. But they are not the only seasonal delights making their way onto our plates this summer, Melons are all in their prime and ready to devoured on their own or with some twist or may be this popsicles. Christmas has come around so quickly once again and the most joyous part of Christmas is the time we spent with our families and dear friends. What I also…
It’s that wonderful time of the year again and the countdown is on for Santa’s visit. Truely senses are overloaded and blown with myriads of colourful lighting and shops are buzzing with latest offerings. This season certainly has its own charm. Why not make it extra special with whipping up fancy treats to celebrate among the loved ones. Two more weeks and we are off to the coast for few days. This year has been so good in term of…
I remember those fond memories of growing up, Sunday lunch was always something special. A lunch that brought us laughter and togetherness. For me those fond memories of having lunch together has a nostalgic pull on our hearts and taste buds. It was either chicken biryani or mutton curry with simple white rice and salad. We would eagerly look forward to it. It was perfect with a relaxed atmosphere where my small family would unwind, catch up, share a freshly…
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…
