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CHOCOLATE-PISTACHIO CAKE…A cake to sleepover?
“Chocolate doesn’t make the world go around … but it certainly makes the ride worthwhile! “ Author Unknown Its a ‘Chocolate, Chocolate-chip & Pistachio’ cake! There has been palpable excitement in the son’s life as he’s off for his first sleepover. They’ve had a day out by the lake – rappling, rock climbing, Burma bridge crossing. Then it’s back to school for a bonfire night, star-gazing & studying constellations…finally the much-awaited sleepover! We’ve almost had to gag & bind him down ‘coz he’s gone bonkers planning, making lists,sticking reminders…driving us up the beanpole! He woke up this morning with a 1000 watt smile, saying this is the day he’s been…
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ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS…STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE SWISS ROLL
“Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” Julia Child ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS OF THE CHOCOLATE KIND! Its amazing how simply you can get inspired from foodies on the wonderful web. And most certainly distracted too. Doughnuts of every kind have been doing the rounds & I have scribbled recipes endlessly trying to zero in on the one I was to make this morning. I had one from Susan’s, another from Aparna’s & a 3rd from Madam Chow…but I got terribly distracted at the bazaar & picked up fresh strawberries instead of yeast! Perils of an overactive mind! ‘What’s for dessert’? DH’s voice last night rung in my…
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TOMATO-CARROT SOUP…DELICATELY FLAVOURED WITH STAR ANISE
“Men are like soup: you always want to have one on the back burner, just in case.”Unattributed feminist quote Tomato-Carrot Soup with Star Anise Tried my hand at a tomato-carrot soup this morning, flavoured delicately with a spice that has intrigued me endlessly over the past few days. None other than the pretty star anise ! A nice & gentle vegetarian soup, beautifully flavoured & great for the winter chill that has descended upon us. This is an adaptation of a soup my mother makes almost everyday in the winter months.Star Anise…the pretty spice! Star anise plays a key role in the slow cooked dishes that characterize Eastern Chinese cuisine.…
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HEARTY ALMOND SHORTBREAD…How deep is your love?
“I am still convinced that a good, simple, homemade cookie is preferable to all the store-bought cookies one can find.”James Beard Almond Shortbread Hearts…delicious to the last crumb! These are one of those cookies that disappear before you can say Jack Robinson! Very easy to make, non-demanding or challenging, & above all, full of taste! Great cut-out cookies! Perfect hearts for Valentines! Nutty, Buttery & Crisp…goodness in every bite! I made hearts & flowers since I love the flowers too, but you can make an assortment of graduated hears if you like…or heart cut-outs in larger cookies! These are cookies I make just at the whim of it. Not involved…
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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD….
“For me, the cooking life has been a long love affair, with moments both sublime and ridiculous.” Anthony Bourdain Rice Noodles with Stir-fried Chicken & Veggies…& a mild chili sauce! And my search goes on, carrying me further into the far-east in search of pan-asian cuisine. Thanks to Andaliman I’ve figured out that there are many more sauces than I ever thought there existed. AB from HomemeadeS gave me some more direction, & I made a chunky chili sauce from her blog. I’m getting there….this meal tasted really nice & with a lot of flavour! Me thinks it was the sauce that did the magic! A sauce full of flavour…Not…
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FOOD & CREATIVITY…ART YOU EAT #1-CHOCOLATE!
“Some people like to paint pictures, or do gardening, or build a boat in the basement. Other people get a tremendous pleasure out of the kitchen, because cooking is just as creative and imaginative an activity as drawing, or wood carving, or music.” Julia Child My canvas on chocolate…Julia Child’s words ring so true! Why would I post this cake again? All thanks to an idea from Holly…a mom to 2 sweet boys obsessed with all things cooking & baking. Passionate like me & a buncha foodies on the net!! Holly’s had an idea: “We all want our creations to look as wonderful as they taste and there are tons…
