Fresh Peach Ginger Peasant Cakes … a vegetarian twist to Julie & Julia’s clafoutis!

“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!

YEASTED BUCKWHEAT WAFFLES…HAPPY FATHER’s DAY!!

“You know, fathers just have a way of putting everything together.”Erika Cosby The kids kept up until late last night, hurriedly drawing cards for Father’s Day. Alongside, they wanted something special on the table too for him. The decision of what was left to me because they were running out of time. I had buckwheat … Continue reading YEASTED BUCKWHEAT WAFFLES…HAPPY FATHER’s DAY!!

NIBBLY BUCKWHEAT CHOCOLATE-CHIP COOKIES…& BUCKWHEAT CONNECTIONS!

“The unexpected connection is more powerful than one that is obvious.”Heraclitus My connection to buckwheat goes back many many years. It was in the year 1996 when the daughter was 6 months old that I had my first encounter with the grain. Didn’t know it existed before that. We were visiting friends in Moscow (the … Continue reading NIBBLY BUCKWHEAT CHOCOLATE-CHIP COOKIES…& BUCKWHEAT CONNECTIONS!

MAKE WAY FOR THE DANISH BRAIDERS…Ooooops, I mean the DARING BAKERS!!

“The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight. “ M. F. K. Fisher ‘Danish Braid’ from Sherry Yard’s ‘The Secrets of Baking’ Hello from a Daring Baker who is now a Danish Braider!! The day is finally here when this ‘daring … Continue reading MAKE WAY FOR THE DANISH BRAIDERS…Ooooops, I mean the DARING BAKERS!!

MANGOLICIOUS MORNINGS with FRUITY BEGINNINGS!!

“Marriages are all happy; its having breakfast together that causes all the trouble.” Irish Proverb Mango Fruit Salad with Apricots, Melon, Cherries & basil It’s the month of May, & MANGO, the king of fruits, rules the roost here in India. As far as the eye can see, it’s mangoes all the way. In the … Continue reading MANGOLICIOUS MORNINGS with FRUITY BEGINNINGS!!

TIME TO PASS IT ON…an excellent award!

“Friendships develop over food and wine” Prince Nicholas Romanoff I made this cake once again yesterday…really enjoyed doing it. The basic cake is an orange flavoured sponge from a book by Sue Ross. It’s sandwiched with an almond whipped cream & topped with a dark chocolate ganache…really excellent. I made the one below using this … Continue reading TIME TO PASS IT ON…an excellent award!

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