I really enjoy being able to cook/bake something for an occasion, or upon requests of my nearest and dearest, simply because I already know that they want it and will appreciate it! Recently, one of the near and dear ones asked if I could make some granola bars for her to make a healthy munching […] Read more…
Espresso Oatmeal Cookies
I dream this sweet dream every [dreadful] Monday morning. In this dream, a fresh batch of espresso oatmeal cookies are cooling on a wire rack, next to a piping hot cuppa green tea, all whilst rain pitter patters down the queen’s necklace. And as you all know, dreams have no Mondays, or else they’d […] Read more…
Donna Hay’s Too Easy Blueberry Muffins
This is my kind of cooking- fast fresh and simple. So when Donna Hay started showing off her skills on Indian television, it was time for me to get my hands on her book, and I have to say— it has quickly become one of my favourites! The dishes are so flavourful, yet beautiful on […] Read more…
Strawberry and Crème Tarts: V-Day Cooking
As Valentine’s Day creeps up, what better way to show that loved one, be it any relationship, how much you cherish them, with this simple, elegant and gorgeous strawberry tart! You can make the crust days/weeks/hours ahead and pop into freezer, and just cook to perfection for the ultimate breakfast in bed! If you […] Read more…
Better (read: easier) Banana Bread
I’ve done this before, but that time was a bit of a struggle, in comparison to this. After I was done, I was quite jittery, as I didn’t feel like I had baked at all. It almost got over too quick. I started somewhere around quarter past 11 at night, and by the stroke of […] Read more…
Sweet Treat- Cinnamon Swirls
Taking inspiration from the Kitchn (yet again!) and the Pioneer Woman, I attempted to put on my baking apron (I still managed to get flour all over me) and whip up these delicious little pieces of heaven. Warm, comforting and rich. Just don’t ask about the number of butter sticks it cost me! I went […] Read more…
