I’m usually not for show-stopper kinda cakes. I figure as long as it tastes good, I shouldn’t worry too much about how it looks. A few swirls of chocolate ganche, a scattering of rossettes, maybe a dash of sprinkles and dragees… that’s about it. Looks appetizing, tastes great- that’s more than enough for me. But when you … Continue reading
Collage 2007
I’ve been swamped with work, so much that I have not even had the time to take pictures of all the stuff I’ve been baking these past months. But the year is coming to a close and I’ve resolved to make time for this blog in 2008, no matter how busy I may get. For … Continue reading
Melting moments and doggie cookies
I tried out Ovenhaven’s melting moment’s recipe a few days ago and I think the super hot weather must have softened the butter too much because the dough did not become stiff enought to roll into balls. So I decided to pipe the cookies dough into tiny swirls and top them with colored gumpaste bits. I loved the taste … Continue reading
Cashew Rava Laddus
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