Last month, over the long weekend we ventured to unchartered territory. I love the idea of exploring the natural beauty and culture of India, and that we did, in Coorg. The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Coorg is plantations- coffee, peppercorn, cinnamon, allspice, oranges. The weather gods were exceptionally pleased […] Read more…
An amazing thing that I have started to indulge in off late is variations of previously created wonders. This makes it not only easier and quicker since I am already familiar with the method, but also has been better received than the originals. For example: 1. Replace the strawberries for raspberries here and put them […] Read more…
I love berries. In all colours and sizes. I spotted raspberries in my fridge one evening, and it look all of 20 minutes to transform them from the box they were sitting in to crowning these amazingly light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes. Added bonus was using the elderflower syrup sitting in the pantry. Result= amazing […] Read more…
Season’s Greetings to all! What season, a bright reader may wonder? Eid, Ganesh Chaturti, or even the end of Shravan? Nope- this is even more sacred—the beginning of the strawberry season! (Applause)! While the rest of the world has already enjoyed its plenitude of this sweet blessing, Mumbai has finally opened its gates to a […] Read more…
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…
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…
