“I think the inner person is the most important. . . . I would like to see an invention that keeps the mind alert. That’s what is important.”Julia Child The release of Julie & Julia has led to a Julia Child wave among blogs, food blogs in particular. Elle’s New England Kitchen & Food Blogga … Continue reading Fresh Peach Ginger Peasant Cakes … a vegetarian twist to Julie & Julia’s clafoutis!
“My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate – that’s my philosophy”Thornton Wilder I had peaches. I had plums. I had a firm grip on the whisk & the ice-cream scoop! Did I mention a firm resolve to make ice-cream before … Continue reading LOW FAT ROASTED PEACH & PLUM EGGLESS ICE-CREAM…Time to Social-ice!
“The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts, All of a summer day, The Knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts And took them quite away!”Lewis Carroll The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… … Continue reading DARING BAKERS do BAKEWELL TARTS…& I do a few HEARTS too!!
“Ice cream is the original soul food.” Lexie Saige With summer here, can ice-cream & popsicles be far behind? Finally mangoes have reached their peak in availability & taste. There can be nothing better than enjoying their superb flavour…it’s amazing how flooded the market is, but just until July, because this is the time when … Continue reading MANGO-PEACH LOW FAT ICE-CREAM…eggless
“Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains…” Diane Ackerman My third & last account of our trip into the hills. Since we stayed in a remote little heritage cottage, far removed from the hustle & … Continue reading NATURE & TREKKING IN THE HILLS…the last Himalayan post!
“I’ve been staying at their lodge in the Himalayas for years, … They have this beautiful lodge. You look out and there’s Ama Dablam. Oh man, it’s like heaven.”Pete Shelley It was something we’ve wanted to do for long, but somehow it never materialised. Though we’ve been into the hills before, the Himalayas hadn’t ever … Continue reading A TRIP TO THE HIMALAYAS…a recipe for happiness!
