“We have so much time and so little to do. Strike that, reverse it.”Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory View from my window in 2007… That time of the year again; am racing as usual…still so much to do, and so little done. Even the year has almost come to an end! Huff Puff!! … Continue reading WRAP ON 2007…the year that whooshed by!
“The preparation of good food is merely another expression of art, one of the joys of civilized living.” Dione Lucas MARZIPAN FROM SCRATCH…stuff to go on top of the cake! It’s time again for our daughter’s birthday, and she turns 12 in January. Every year begins on a note of complete frenzy where there is … Continue reading MARZIPAN DECORATIONS…made from scratch!
“For the spirit of Christmas fulfils the greatest hunger of mankind.” Loring A. Schuler QUICK CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE…got there just in the nick of time! This is the cake that we bake every year around this time & always under pressure! My mother usually gets there only by new year, so hers’ is now more … Continue reading QUICK CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE…Last bastion accomplished! PHEW!!
“Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart.” Erma Bombeck Traditional Indian Desserts…KHEER / RICE PUDDING Here’s one of our great Indian desserts, quite similar to the English rice pudding, & much loved in our part of the world. The earlier recipe for rice pudding that I … Continue reading KHEER / INDIAN RICE PUDDING…Special Occasion Food
‘There’s nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate.’ Linda Grayson, “The Pickwick Papers“ Up, Close & Chocolicious! Italian Almond Chocolate Truffles… I had an old truffle recipe, which I played around with a bit, and made these for the first time a few weeks ago. These Italian Chocolate Truffles tasted … Continue reading ITALIAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES…food-as-a-gift for Christmas!
‘Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!’ Seuss KIWI FRUIT in a Sponge with Fresh Cream, Almonds & Marmalade I can’t believe that its time for my 100th post. Phew…it’s been a long journey by my meagre standards when I … Continue reading I’VE BEEN TAGGED…Kiwi Cake & ‘Meme’ in My 100th POST!!
