I have to admit, this wasn’t the easiest cupcake recipe I’ve come across or baked, but it’s the perfect treat for a special occasion, when you’re inclined to make a little bit more of an effort! And although the recipe says to top with cream cheese frosting, I didn’t have the heart to cover […] Read more…
Quattro Chocolate Gems
Quattro chocolate aka chocolate cupcakes with chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache drizzled with chocolate buttons. There isn’t much else to say that can make this more attractive! I baked a batch of these recently as a gift for a chocolate toothed family member before he embarked upon a tormenting part of his life- exams! […] 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…
Orange Blossom and Pistachio Christmas Cupcakes
There is just something magical about Christmas. I am already planning the Christmas Hampers in my mind for next year—along the lines of jars full of long lasting homemade treats such as salted caramel (which I made last night with brilliant results!) , pepper and chilli jam, vanilla extract and gingerbread cookies. *sigh*. For me, […] 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…
Strawberry and White Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting (and a strawberry on top!)
It’s been a while since I shared some of my cupcakes with the world. Do I need more of a reason to share but my admitted love for cupcakes AND strawberries. It was foreseeable that I would sooner rather than later combine the two. Et Voila! Cupcake Ingredients: 1. 1 cup […] Read more…