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Gift Wrapping and Cookies
Gift wrapping is an art in itself…endless possibilities. I love collecting paper of all sorts, and sometimes use my baked cookies to decorate the gift. These were for two little girls… Posted by Deeba @ PAB
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Gift a basket on Diwali, Christmas, Birthdays etc
Thankfully the Indian summer and humid weather are on the way out. Its the time of the year when the festive season beckons…with Diwali and Christmas just round the corner and winter approaching, it’s fun to bake again. I sometimes do gift baskets for festivals like Diwali, and customise them too. A jar of cookies, or wrapped cookies A small loaf cake Some candles, floating tea lights or ‘diyas’ Dry fruits A small brass or terracotta idol if someone desires… Posted by Deeba @ PAB
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The Little Prince…Etchings in charcoal
Inspired by ‘The Little Prince’, I did this set of sketches in charcoal as a birthday present for DH. Black and white is another fave combo. Posted by Deeba @ PAB
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A Good Cake for Dessert
Almond-Orange Sponge with Chocolate Ganache Icing the Passionate Baker This is a much loved combination of almonds, orange and chocolate. The flavours get enhanced while the cake is chilled, and this recipe is a sure winner. I have made this a number of times, and have always received compliments. Sponge Preheat oven to 190deg C , reduce to 180deg C after 10 mins of putting the cake in. Greased lined 7-8″tin; A springform cake tin is always better. Eggs – 5 (250gms)Almonds – 100gms (grind in dry grinder with skin; be careful it doesnt get pasty)Flour – 2 tbs ( almonds + flour= half the weight of the eggs i.e.…
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The Little Prince…Etchings in charcoal
Inspired by ‘The Little Prince’, I did this set of sketches in charcoal as a birthday present for DH. Black and white is another fave combo. Posted by Deeba @ PAB
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Soothing Blue and Green Cake …my canvas!!
” Happy and successful cooking doesn’t rely only on know-how; it comes from the heart, makes great demands on the palate and needs enthusiasm and a deep love of food to bring it to life. “ …. Georges Blanc, Ma Cuisine des Saisons Here’s one I did for my Dad’s birthday. I ran out of ideas, was just browsing around, and saw this design on some linen. My love for the blue-green combo reflects in this cake. The basic cake is from the Hershey’s Chocolate Cake recipe from their website, and the icing is of whipped cream with vanilla essence and sugar. Posted by Deeba @ PAB
