VEGETARIAN
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Saffron Indian Rice Pudding … sweet indulgence
“I haven’t had the rice pudding of my life today. But I guess I lost that opportunity with the end of my childhood.”William Rice The magical combination of the holiday season & winter gives rise to many rich dessert making opportunities. The nip in the air makes it all the more enjoyable, & dare I say, somewhat guilt free. This is an indulgent pudding we enjoy once in a while…an eggless Indian rice pudding, a recipe I have concocted over the years, & often make on the go. The quality of rice changes from time to time, but the pudding is quite forgiving. Add some milk if it is too…
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HUGS FOR BARBARA…Comfort pasta
‘A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.’ ~Irish Blessing~ Read at Susan’s the other day that brave Barbara of Winos and Foodies who was winning her battle with cancer, & had been clear for 2 years, has had to go back for chemotherapy as her cancer has resurfaced. Many of us know Barbara through her ‘Taste of Yellow’ cancer awareness event that she has held for the past couple of years. Now 2 of her friends, Bron of Bron Marshall and Ilva of Lucullian Delights, have organized a secret blog event for Barbara so that we might all give…
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MOROCCAN HOLIDAY BREAD…BAKING FOR A WORTHY CAUSE… "YES WE CAN"!
“It isn’t bread that feeds you; it is life and the spirit that feed you through bread.” Angelus Silesius Moroccan Holiday Bread …The addition of maize meal & a cornucopia of seeds gives this superb loaf an interesting flavour & texture. Sunday morning woke up with a mission; BAKE BREAD! There was no meal idea in mind, the morning loomed large, the kids were out of bed & running wild…& I had to bake bread. While the kids squabbled over the remote & hot-house eggs (which I shall blog about another day), I emptied my bread baking bookshelf onto the table & wondered where to begin. Winter is almost here,…
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LAVASH CRACKERS AGAIN, WITH A ROASTED BELL PEPPER DIP…GUILT-FREE SNACKING!!
“Good taste is as tiring as good company.” Francis Picabia There’s something about these crackers. Never has guilt free snacking been this indulgent, this happy! Munch till you drop? These crackers take food addiction to a new level…no stops here. This is the only time I’ve actually repeated a Daring Baker challenge, that too, more than once. The vegan lavash crackers continue to entice me. The dip I made this time is inspired by the one I saw at Meeta @ What’s For Lunch Honey? . The look of it had me absolutely mesmerised…the Ajvar dip; a Middle Eastern eggplant & roasted bell pepper dip. However, I have quite an…
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SENSATIONAL ON THE SIDE…A few of my favourite sides!
“He looked at me as if I were a side dish he hadn’t ordered.”Ring Lardner Sensational sides…what a great idea. This month’s edition of Monthly Mingles, Sensational Sides, is being hosted by Ruth @ Ruth’s Kitchen Experiments (& also host of Bookmarked Recipes). Monthly Mingles is the brainchild of Meeta @ What’s For Lunch Honey? , a passionate blogger, who also began The Daily Tiffin, a family oriented blog, some time back. I’m excited to be contributing to the The Daily Tiffin this month on. Do stop by at Daily Tiffin when you have a moment…I loved it when Ruth announced her choice / theme for Octobers’ Monthly Mingle which…
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A CRACKER OF A CHALLENGE…GOING SAVOURY THE DARING WAY
“Once you get a spice in your home, you have it forever. Women never throw out spices. The Egyptians were buried with their spices. I know which one I’m taking with me when I go.” Erma Bombeck Make Lavash Crackers and create a dip/spread/salsa/relish to accompany it. This challenge allows for large helpings of creativity and personality, with the crackers, your flavor choices for the crackers, and with your dip/spread choice… The Definitions: Vegan – no animal products of any kind Alternative Daring Bakers, Natalie @ Gluten A Go Go, and Shel @ Musings From The Fish Bowl are the hosts for the September challenge & I was THRILLED to…
