NATURE & TREKKING IN THE HILLS…the last Himalayan post!

“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!

BOOKMARKED ROUNDUP 22…Guest hosting my first event!

“Recipes without the author, without the cuisine to which they were once a living, seamless part, die.” John Thorne I‘m delighted to be playing host to this week’s round-up of BOOKMARKED RECIPES, a wonderful weekly event hosted by Ruth of Ruth’s Kitchen Experiments. When Ruth asked if I was OK to host her baby for … Continue reading BOOKMARKED ROUNDUP 22…Guest hosting my first event!

DROPPING SCONES FOR A PANCAKE BREAKFAST…LITERALLY!!

“Sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”Lewis Carroll Drop Scones with whipped cream & mango There are some meals that leave a mark on you, a stamp in your mind (or as in my case, on the DH’s)! The memories of the quintessential American breakfast my sister stirred up for us … Continue reading DROPPING SCONES FOR A PANCAKE BREAKFAST…LITERALLY!!

BLOGGING FOR BRI…GOING THE YELLOW WAY!

“Hope” is the thing with feathers- that perches in the soul…Emily Dickenson YELLOW is the colour of hope & we’re here blogging for Bri. Jai & Bee @ Jugalbandi have led the way to spread hope & have embarked on a very inspired edition of CLICK. I haven’t had the good fortune of interacting directly … Continue reading BLOGGING FOR BRI…GOING THE YELLOW WAY!

Phirini / Saffron Indian Rice Pudding … think spice, think SAFFRON!

“Life is unsure; always eat your dessert first.”Anonymous PHIRINI/RICE PUDDING Looks like it’s time again for ‘beyond baking’, and this time I’m hitting the saffron trail! This recipe has finally been typed and blogged thanks to Sunita’s World, who runs a really interesting spice event every month. I think it’s a pretty neat idea, and … Continue reading Phirini / Saffron Indian Rice Pudding … think spice, think SAFFRON!

CAKES & DESSERTS…Sweet somethings!

CAKES & DESSERTS…Sweet somethings! * ALMOND APPLE CAKE from Dragon’s Kitchen* ALMOND MERINGUES TOPPED WITH APRICOTS* And another STRAWBERRY SWISS ROLL with piping on top* APPLE & BLACK GRAPE BANDE AUX FRUIT* APPLE & WALNUT BROWN BUTTER TARTLETS* APPLE CRISP…HELENE’S* APPLE CRUMBLE…with butter* APPLE SPICE CAKE by Dorothy Mae Brown* APPLE SPICED CAKE …Autumn Warmth* … Continue reading CAKES & DESSERTS…Sweet somethings!

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