Another post on Deepavali sweetmeats. This is a cashew rava (semolina) treat that is really quick and easy to put together. And shaping the the laddus is so simple, you can do it while watching TV or talking on the phone. Or you can follow what my grandmother used to do. She’d call all her daughters (6 of them, mind you… of course, if you’re not as prolific, … Continue reading
My aunt is expecting a baby girl in June and she’s having her valaikaappu ceremony next Sunday. This essentially is a Hindu ritual where the 7-month pregnant mother-to-be is dolled up in her wedding finery and all the elders in the family come calling to give their blessings. They will also put on bangles for her. Glass, gold, metal…in every … Continue reading
I tried my hand at this tiramisu layer cake a few weeks back but just haven’t had a chance to blog about it yet. I got the recipe off another blog that I really enjoy reading… especially since the site-owner is based in Malaysia…it’s really cool reading about the culinary adventures of those in … Continue reading
You know that whole month where I was missing from this blog?…actuali, my old blog…but I’ve imported all my old posts here so I guess this is technicall still my old blog, even though its a new site…and I no longer know what I’m talking about. ANYwayS…. I was actuali quite busy in the kitchen. … Continue reading
