BLACK FOREST GATEAU…a southern German dessert cake to die for!

“Man cannot live on chocolate alone, but woman sure can.”Author Unknown Black Forest Gateau… The Black Forest region (‘Schwarzwald‘) in Germany is essentially known for three distinctive features: its highlands, scenery and woods, the traditional cuckoo-clock, & the typical southern German dessert- ‘Black Forest Gateau’ or ‘Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte‘ ( literally “Black Forest cherry cake”) . … Continue reading BLACK FOREST GATEAU…a southern German dessert cake to die for!

ESPRESSO CAKE…Can you smell the coffee??

““Everybody should believe in something. I believe I’ll have another coffee.” Author Unknown My ESPRESSO CAKE….Mmmmmmm Here starts a brand new week of coffee opportunities. This happens to me every November, when coffee is my favourite ingredient in my month of the ‘Scorpio’! In my words, there are very few things that I would attach … Continue reading ESPRESSO CAKE…Can you smell the coffee??

A PINEAPPLE ‘n’ CREAM CAKE…& the makings of it!

“We all have hometown appetites. Every other person is a bundle of longing for the simplicities of good taste once enjoyed on the farm or in the hometown left behind.”Clementine Paddleford Pineapple ‘n’ Cream Cake I wonder why the cream always chooses to misbehave on days when I am MOST pressed for time. Well, it … Continue reading A PINEAPPLE ‘n’ CREAM CAKE…& the makings of it!

ROASTED VEGGIE PASTA PIE…A welcome vegetarian option!

“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” Mark Twain PENNE & ROASTED VEGETABLES IN A PASTA PIE This is my entry for 3 great blog events… ‘Enter a Great Recipe Featuring Vegetables and Herbs From Monday October 8 until Sunday … Continue reading ROASTED VEGGIE PASTA PIE…A welcome vegetarian option!

THINK PINK FOR PINKTOBER CAKE…The cake I made for my dear husband’s birthday !

“Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.” Edwin Hubbell Chapin This is ‘Couture Cupcakes’ first blogging event, and I think its a great idea.To coincide with Pink Ribbon Day in Australia on October 22, Minko is inviting people to make a pink dish . I baked this cake … Continue reading THINK PINK FOR PINKTOBER CAKE…The cake I made for my dear husband’s birthday !

PINEAPPLE ‘N’ CREAM SPONGE CAKE…Totally refreshing!!

“The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age. “ Lucille Ball PINEAPPLE ‘n’ CREAM SPONGE CAKE This post is for you Anne (of Simply Anne’s). Here’s a picture of the cake I mentioned yesterday. Since it’s the first one, it always holds a special place in my … Continue reading PINEAPPLE ‘N’ CREAM SPONGE CAKE…Totally refreshing!!

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