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http://www.passionateaboutbaking.com/
My passions in life...baking, cooking, nature, art, photography. I believe in 'Doing Food From Scratch'; it must taste as good as it looks, and be healthy too. I enjoy blogging immensely, & am part of a wonderful online community.
I blog from India, where my biggest challenge is the non-availability of baking ingredients. Join me in my adventures as I wriggle my way thorugh the kitchen!
"Light is good from whatever lamp it shines."Author Unknown "I can't wait for tomorrow..." that phrase has been echoing through the house since yesterday. The boy is over the top excited , and the daughter wonders why he can't 'grow up'. His excitem (read full article)
'Eat sweet and speak sweet'Turkish proverb Another PINK for october, and this time it's candy! When Ilva said she was making Turkish Delight last month, I jumped right in too. Another opportunity to use Indulge - 100 Perfect Desserts by Claire Clark (read full article)
“Well, we don't expect him to look pink and wonderful, do we?”Roger WilliamsI love October. The weather's finally changing. There's a nip in the morning air, every so slight, but it's there. It's October, and with October comes DH's birthday. DH, (read full article)
"All things require skill but an appetite" George HerbertVOLS-au-VENT with The DARING BAKERS The September 2009 Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Steph of A Whisk and a Spoon. She chose the French treat, Vols-au-Vent based on the Puff Pastry rec (read full article)
Ah, you flavor everything; you are the vanilla of society”Sydney Smith When Foodbuzz invited proposals for September's 24 24 24 I knew it was time to explore my favourite bean, and I'm thrilled they picked me. No, I'm not talking about the French b (read full article)
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.”Martin Luther I can't thank BLOGGERAID Changing the Face of Famine enough. This fall, a dedicated group of food bloggers will make their mark on global (read full article)
"O when the yolks, come marchin' in, O when the yolks come marching in,There's gonna be dessert tomorrow, O when the yolks come marchin' in..." These are pretty happy days for the family. Desserts of every kind entice them, and footfalls from the mac (read full article)
"One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure..."William FeatherWhat spells Fall? Longer nights and shorter days. Leaves just about beginning to change colour. More serious food choices coming forth. Hola... September's here (read full article)
“For me it was always a simple passion”Lance Armstrong This is a sunshine post for Barbara of Winos & Foodies. She's back with her ' Taste of Yellow' event, and my yolks were screaming yellow at me. In Barbara's words, "LiveSTRONG With A Tas (read full article)
“What is more mortifying than to feel that you have missed the plum for want of courage to shake the tree?”Logan Pearsall SmithDanced off Helen's beautiful blog, Tartlette's, the other day, in a dreamy trance. Two thoughts rang through my head. (read full article)
"Quark, quark, the dogs do bark,A new cheese has come to town..." I first heard of QUARK when I read a post at Meeta's blog @ What's For Lunch Honey, & I was truly fascinated. This was in October '08, and the only thing that kept me from making i (read full article)
“What is more mortifying than to feel that you have missed the plum for want of courage to shake the tree?”Logan Pearsall Smith "Do you realize that we have had no dessert to eat for many days?"...a voice rang out from behind me as I walked to th (read full article)
"I had always thought that once you grew up you could do anything you wanted; stay up all night or eat ice-cream straight out of the container."Bill BrysonI think this might just be the last batch of peaches now, & sadly so, though I still don't (read full article)
“I think the inner person is the most important. . . . I would like to see an invention that keeps the mind alert. That's what is important.”Julia Child The release of Julie & Julia has led to a Julia Child wave among blogs, food blogs in pa (read full article)
"My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate - that's my philosophy"Thornton Wilder I had peaches. I had plums. I had a firm grip on the whisk & the ice-cream scoop! Did I mention a f (read full article)
"Chocolate is the only aroma-therapy I need." Jasmine Heiler There was nothing for the kids school snack box, so I thought I'd do a batch of sandwiches. Of course, the teen vetoed my idea & looked decidedly deadpan at the very suggestion. Why (read full article)
"All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much"George Harrison I don't think it's going to be easy going back to regular frosting or whipped cream again. This was my maiden attempt at making homemade mascarpone, & I cannot be (read full article)
"When life gives you lemons, find someone who's life gives them vodka. Then party." There is an old lady who lives nearby, one of the kindest souls around, who is very fond of me. She makes it a point to stop by our home on her morning walks, at lea (read full article)
"Yield to temptation -- it may not pass your way again"Lazarus LongDo you get hypnotized by certain posts. I'm afraid I'm afflicted by this strange phenomena, but I love it. And it kicks in whenever I see a post with galettes, the sweet ones, full of (read full article)
"Ice cream is the original soul food."Lexie SaigeWith summer here, can ice-cream & popsicles be far behind? Finally mangoes have reached their peak in availability & taste. There can be nothing better than enjoying their superb flavour...it's (read full article)
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