Ever wondered how to put an end to the Cheese vs Chocolate debate? Then this post is just for you! Whoever laid down a choice between cheese and chocolate will be overjoyed with this baby! But seriously, what kind of a question is that? Why would anyone in their right mind even contemplate a choice […] Read more…
Like all fairy tales begin: Once apon a time, in a land far far away, lived a girl who received a bag full of lemons. Yada yada yada, she baked a delicious batch of Lemon Macadamia Nut and Poppy Seed Cupcakes, and she lived with her goodies, happily ever after. Scratch that. But, I did […] Read more…
I don’t buy it a tab bit when people say they don’t like carrot cake. Its not possible. They probably haven’t tried carrot cake, and are just put off by the idea, like some people are put off by zucchini bread. I find that if i just serve it without bringing the name of the […] Read more…
A lot has been accomplished that I am extremely happy with, first and foremost being the much required facelift of Joie De Vivre. I found that this look and feel reflected so well the french inspiration behind the name of the blog, and the colours that manage to be feminine, with its soothing pastel shades, […] Read more…
People often ask me ‘Doesn’t it take so long?’ ‘How do you manage to cook stress-free?’. My standard answer is 5 words: You need to be organised. Here’s how: Whenever you intend to make something from a recipe, first read the recipe well before you intend to make it. Check your kitchen/pantry for ingredients. […] Read more…
There are combinations of food that are just, well, meant to be. Like strawberries and cream, tomato and mozzarella, avocado and lime, peanut butter and jelly. On my mission to accomplish a complete achievement of all the splendid recipes in this book, I baked the peanut butter cupcakes, and instead of dousing with buttery […] Read more…
