Sugar et al

Grilled Pumpkin, Red Onion, Feta and Pine Nut Salad

6|06|2013

Perhaps its the cold winter air. Perhaps its the beautiful leaves desperately clinging on to half barren trees. Perhaps its the familiar aromas of childhood that greet me on the way. Perhaps its the multitude of women racing past, freshly painted lips & high-heeled shoes that take me back to my … Read More

Roasted Beet Salad with Egg and Honey Balsamic Dressing

29|05|2013

Roasted beet salad with eggs, leafy greens and a delicious honey balsamic dressing. Healthy, nutritious and easy to make. Another break, another comeback and a wonderful sense of belonging. Again! Like coming back home. Wish I could show you how much I love my time with the blog. Though sometimes … Read More

Celebrating Mommy! Corn and Chive Pikelets with Smoked Salmon and Sour Cream

9|05|2013

The sweetest message I have ever read. 'I BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT...Because I'VE BEEN LOVING MY MOTHER SINCE THE TIME I OPENED MY EYES...' I don't really follow 'day-s'. Birthdays are an exception of course. But I would still call myself a person who can go lengths to make someone smile. … Read More

A Place called Home! Passion Fruit Mousse with Strawberry Meringue Crumble.

6|05|2013

A very warm welcome to Sugar et al's brand new home. This partly explains my absence from my favourite blog-o-sphere for a while. Partly because along with my website, I moved too. Not that I had planned it this way...just a fantastic coincidence. 9 weeks, 18 posts, a few hundred requests and … Read More

Walnut Crusted Lamb Cutlets with Minted Mushy Peas and Roasted Tomatoes.

19|04|2013

As Autumn settles in deep into the homes and lives of Sydneysiders, 'Change' is prevalent in the air. From temperatures..to clothing..to food. Gone are the days when winter wear was dull and not-so stylish. Adding layers to your clothing is like adding another element to your personality. Last week at a shopping centre I tried out a blazer in 5 different colours (there were 15 shades available). No points for guessing which shade I settled for. If you are reading my posts regularly, the answer lies there in. At a nearby Asian restaurant, Laksa seems to be the dish of choice. As part of embracing this change, we are having to make certain modifications in our routine too. Like making time in the morning or noon to visit the park..rescheduling my foodie photo shoots to afternoon and all other activities accordingly. Some big changes are also taking place in our lives at the moment. But before I get into that let me go back 3 posts complete a story that I left unfinished. My Nature centric post on Autumn. Nut picking was totally new to me. Unlike fruit picking and berry picking which is pretty common around Australia, I had no idea how Chestnuts and Walnuts are grown or … Read More

Mirrors for life. And Crepes with Caramelised Oranges and Spiced Orange Syrup.

16|04|2013

"There were once two sisters who were not afraid of the dark because the dark was full of the other's voice across the room because even when the night was thick and starless they walked home together from the river seeing who could last the longest without turning on her flashlight, not afraid because sometimes in the pitch of the night they'd lie on their backs in the middle of the path and look up until the stars came back and when they did, they'd reach their arms to touch them and they did." -The Sky Is Everywhere April is a month when I run high on emotions. Two birthdays that are very special to me. Today is my Sister's birthday and I long to be with her...talk away into the night...giggle ourselves to tears..till someone in the family exclaims aloud 'but what are you laughing at?' Just thinking about the annoyed-puzzled expression of my Dad makes me smile. A Sister is a world of fun. She is the hand that will catch you every time you fall...the nose that can sniff whatever you have been up to, the eyes that are always lusting after your clothes (size never matters)..the ears that can pick up all the words you don't say...your defender, your … Read More

Liebster Awards. Two in a row!

12|04|2013

Yay! My first blogging awards..the Liebster. Two in a row! On one side, I was even not familiar with award and goodness me, they came in a pair (Did I tell you that my life revolves around pairs..so I am truely madly deeply in love with the number 2).For the first one I was nominated by Dhanish from My Sri Lankan Recipes and within a few hours the second one by Gloria from Simply Gloria. It has been 6 weeks only since I stepped into the blog-o-sphere and hence I am overwhelmed at receiving any kind of recognition.My sincere thank you to Dhanish and Gloria for being so thoughtful in passing it onto me. I am absolutely delighted. Recognition...fame..awards can come to you any stage in life but the 'first'-s are etched in your memory forever. A little bit about the awesome twosome:Dhanish is a great cook and My Sri Lankan Recipes is filled with mouthwatering recipes and pictures. From classic Sri Lankan dishes to quick and easy meals, her blog has variety in the true sense of the word. Not to mention the little step by step tutorials. It cannot get easier than this. My personal favourite- her Simple Chocolate Cake (appearance wise by no means it looks simple...it is gorgeous)Gloria … Read More

White chocolate and Macadamia Caramel Cookies.

8|04|2013

Caramel cookies with the addition of macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips. Eggless, delicious, nutty, crunchy with a chewy center. Among the many things that I baked during the Easter weekend, cookies were a surplus in my house. There were people around to eat and there was more time in my hands than I normally have. Cookie baking I always find is the most convenient. The ingredients are mostly there at home, shelf life is not a major concern, everything is mixed together in a single bowl and therefore less washing up and once you get a hang of things, results are more or less consistent. I made these cookies before Easter and photographed them along with the Melting Moments. More than half the job was done. But along came a few more desserts and I almost forgot about these. I realise as I write that I have a huge backlog of posts. Fridays are mostly 'cookie days' for me. I love to bake two or three varieties all at once. On weekends, I enjoy bringing a platter on the table with tea or coffee. That way everybody has a choice and it's exciting. Who doesn't like options? These cookies have 3 of my favourite things in the world- caramel, white chocolate and macadamia … Read More

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