Cookies

The Famous Thumbprint cookies also known as butter balls, bird’s nest cookies or Polish tea cakes are the favorites, chosen by more than one palate. It’s that buttery texture and the delicate fruity filling what gives these cookies their unf (read full article)

Dulce de Leche Recipe

What Is Dulce de Leche? –The most irresistible Sweet, Creamy and Sticky Temptation with Caramelized Flavor, that would make anyone feel Rejoiced-- Dulce de Leche, pronounce – ‘Dool-say day Ley-chay’ is the name given to a South American (read full article)

Ricotta Cake--Torta de RicottaRicotta Cake/Torta de RicottaToday I was thinking what to do with my “250 grams of Ricotta” waiting in a fridge for me to take it and do something delicious with it. I didn't want to make “Tiramisu” again --eve (read full article)

A Little Inspiration from New Zealand"Scones with Seedless Raisins"One of the New Zealand's Foods I adore is “The Famous Scone” .These is a classic in New Zealand-Ooo, I still remember the first time I tried Scones- what can I say …It was lo (read full article)

Caramelized Apple Sponge Cake"Caramelized Apple Sponge Cake"I baked this cake this morning-And it will be my surprise for afternoon tea for J.-He was asking me for -"tea cake"- since last weekend. So this morning I woke up early-before he woke up-and (read full article)

Homemade Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons are the best! In this recipe I will tell you how to make one of the most delicious little treats in the whole world! This original recipe that I’ve been working for a while is gluten free and dairy free. So everyone can enjoy (read full article)

Welcoming 2010 with a Simple Inspiration --- Delicate Raisin Mini Tea CakesDelicate Raisin Mini Tea Cakes--Simple Inspiration...Today, I decided to do some baking. I don't know why? But I just felt like "Baking Today".Wait a minute, I think I know wh (read full article)

Alfajores

Today I want to talk to you about a Serious Matter ... Yes, I have a confession to make, I am an addict to Alfajores-- pronounce "al-pha-hor-es". I've come to realized this, after making these "babies" almost every weekend! I love Alfajores de/of Mai (read full article)

Fouacé and Rillettes.

I can say that when I first watched fouacé being made, it was a fascinating experience. It is a locally made bread, not unlike pitta in appearance that these days is limited to artisan or home production, for those lucky enough to own a wood fired (read full article)

Easy Vanilla Meringues

Easy Vanilla Meringues - enjoy them any way you like !Easy to make, fat free (but please note - not calorie free !) these meringues are simple yet delicious. Serve them with fresh or tinned fruit, cream, ice cream or 'Homemade Raspberry Sauce' – or (read full article)

Assorted Pakoras | Fritters

Most of us like/love pakoda/fritters over a cup of tea.  I have tried so many times to post a pakoda recipe but it never really happened so this time I made up my mind I have, this was part of starter for a small together we had this Sunday.&nbs (read full article)

EWAMERS @ Center Stage Family KTV Bar & Resto

Ian invited me last Thursday to join in their birthday treat blowout with his officemates at Center Stage in Jupiter Street. Note: All August and September celebrant are in-charge for the bill, since Ian celebrates his birthday on August 14, he contr (read full article)

Shanghai 2010 - Zhujiajiao Water Village

We decided to take a day off from our Shanghai itinerary to visit Suzhou which is famous for its gardens and water villages. We visited Zhujiajiao, one of the water villages nearer to Shanghai. It is about 90 minutes drive from Shanghai. With a histo (read full article)

Mango Nuts Payasam for MEC Potluck Party

I made this payasam for my father-in-law's 27th day ceremony.  Since Srivalli's MEC Potluck Party is going on, thought of making it in microwave.  This is the first time, I am making a payasam in microwave.  There are few reasons I pic (read full article)

Semiya ( Vermicelli ) Payasam for Onam & Onam Greetings

Semiya ( Vermicelli ) PayasamPreparation time : 15 minutesCooking time : 35 minutesServes : 8 - 12 dessert cupsIngredients1/2 cup /4 oz / 100 g semiya ( vermicelli )3/4 cup sugar ( 150 g - 175 g or to taste )4 cup / 32 oz / 800 ml milk ( do not dilu (read full article)

Delicious Vegetable Chicken Fritters

Today we all Indians are celebrating another year of freedom.. On this special occasion I want to wish all Indians everywhere in the world A Very Happy Independence Day 2010. Few friends of mine are coming to my place today to celebrate this day in (read full article)

Saturday Morning Tea

In continuing my series on Oolong teas, this morning’s tea, called Bao Jun, comes from the island of Taiwan, located just across the Formosa Strait from Fujian Province in China, home of the Chinese Oolongs.  235 miles long by 90 miles wide, (read full article)

Shige

Robin had to go back into St Luke's Hospital today for an out patient procedure. (She is fine!) But she has been on a clear liquid diet since Wednesday. She is hungry! So, she said she wanted to go to Shige. And that we did! Such a treat! Out of 5-St (read full article)

Friday Favorites: 8/13/2010

Hello - TGIF! Today I have decided to share some of my favorite items that can be purchased on Etsy! Enjoy, but please don't buy them all - save me one or two!1.) Palette Knife Original Acrylic Painting: End of the Day2.) Landscape 116 Original Oil P (read full article)

A Global View of Innovative, Tasty New Food Products

At the recent Institute of Food Technologists meeting in Chicago, Mintel hosted the Global New Products Pavilion and showcased the latest food and beverage trends from around the world.  Mintel’s new product experts, Lynn Dornblaser and David (read full article)