“I am not afraid…I was born to do this.”
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
BAKER’S DAY IN!
Life goes on…with stormy days that follow calm seas! Did I say 2 days ago that I was itching to bake after a 3-day no-bake gap? When it rains it pours, and thus in my case too. Today was a tiring day…I was literally on my toes from the word go. Before I knew it, it was past 2pm, and I raced off to get the kids from school. HUFF PUFF!
CHOCOLATE SPONGE CAKE WITH A GANACHE ICING
First made a cake on request for my household helps son, who requested a cake from no other than ‘only madam’ (in his words). I was honoured! It is his birthday tomorrow, and the little fellow is more excited than words can say. So I baked this chocolate cake for him…recipe shall follow in a couple of days.
DATE & WALNUT WHOLE-WHEAT LOAF WITHOUT SUGAR
Next was a request from a teacher in the kids’ school who is on a restricted diet…very restricted indeed. She pleaded me to make her something with just whole-wheat flour, no sugar, no fat. Of course, I asked her to have a go at a sack of flour as it sounded impossible! Put my thinking cap on…came up with the only alternative I could offer – ‘Date & Walnut Whole-wheat Loaf’. Its made, looking fine & the taste is a BIG ? mark. Recipe will not be posted because am not sure if I can ever get that healthy & bring myself to have a bite!! ( If I get to hear good about it, am willing to post the recipe if required though)
BISCOTTI IN 2 TONES
And then of course, simple ole biscotti that we all love at home. Recipe has been posted before. The only change is that I used walnuts & chocolate chips in one half; the other half with cranberries & pistachios remained the same.
PHEW…what a looooooong day. Tomorrow seems even longer with a bunch of muffins to be made for a play schools’ Christmas party later this week…but that’s another story. Good night for now & sweet dreams!