With all things gloomy (read: weather) we must find ways to comfort and nurture ourselves. What better way than to please the stomach? Oats have of late become a dietary staple. They are so versatile, and a wonderful substitute and healthy alternative to a many of carbs. I use oats to make upma in the […] Read more…
Giant Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are the chocolatiest cookies you will ever come across. It’s chocolately to the point that if you (like me) have random chocolate cravings, this cookie will ensure that the cravings won’t come back for a while! [Note to self: Or maybe, since they’re so good, they’ll come back twice as fast!!] Either way, this […] Read more…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
It was a real bakerella Sunday at my home. Not satisfied with just one variety, in addition to the Vanilla Cupcakes, I made these rich decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes. I admit very humbly to my lack of self control when it comes to baking. But there comes this immense joy when I see […] Read more…
Chocolate Frosted Vanilla Bean Cupcakes
As promised, I have most difficultly restrained myself from entering new blog-baking posts. But no more!! These cupcakes are too good NOT to share! I planned my weekend happily around dishing out these Vanilla Cupcakes. A big thank you to Bob for sharing generously a heavenly amount of fresh gorgeous vanilla beans from his plantations […] Read more…
Banana Coffee Bread
Sounds insanely comforting. And it is, with a steaming cappuccino, purely heavenly. I’ve never baked banana breads before, let alone any kind of bread. This is more of a cakey recipe, than bready. And the coffee just adds a tinge of maturity to the bread, hardly giving a whiff of the caffeine content (or maybe […] Read more…
Chocolate Truffles
Admit it, we all love the goodness of chocolate. And this ridiculously easy recipe can be used by anyone, kids included! No fuss, easy preparation and gastronomical results. I kid you not. Just melt a bar of good quality dark chocolate (I used the Lindt 100gm bar) with enough milk chocolate (I suggest a ratio […] Read more…