A Chocolate craving ! Double Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle and Caramelised White Chocolate Mousse
I have been craving chocolate...craving for a while now. Not a bar or two. Not even a cake or an ice cream. A wicked craving. Shut myself away from the world, sitting with knees folded on the couch, my favourite music playing in the background, a rich..luscious..sinful dessert in my hands, savoring each mouthful. I have been trying to put away this chocolate hankering for a long time now...saving it for the orange hued months that are to follow. I can only blame it on summer...I have been trying too hard to take advantage of the beautiful summer fruits. It almost saddens me to think that summer is officially over. Berries..no berries.. A little note from a cousin along similar lines was enough to ignite the fire..or should I say an explosion. Before I could gather my thoughts together, I was weighing, whisking, stirring, piping with a vengeance. A self-proclaimed Pastry chef and Chocolate..its a bittersweet symbiotic relationship. Dark, milk or white...I debated for a while. Then I decided to go with all three. Unsure of what the final dessert would be, I baked the brownie bases in ramekins. White chocolate is not really a favourite in its regular form but … Read More
When life gives you apples…and a tree. Apple Blackberry Cake, Fish Tacos and a Parsnip Apple Soup.
Have you ever experienced Nature at such close range that it almost becomes overwhelming..in a comforting sort of way? Walked on a carpet painted red by none but Nature itself? Tasted a juicy, sun-ripened fruit picked straight off the tree? I have not..... Until now.. A drive to the beautiful countryside with breathtaking views. Signs of an approaching autumn. A lovely weekend afternoon spent in the company of good friends, lots of sunshine and ...apple trees. The kids danced with joy, running through the orchard. They set themselves to work, plucking apples and racing back to show their precious little pick. We loved their enthusiasm. I am over the moon as I share some sweet news with you. We are now the owner of an apple tree. Sounds weird..? Its true! We adopted our little tree.. a small step to support the Australian farmers, our way of acknowledging our gratitude for food and where it comes from.. Most importantly we did it for the boys...to teach them to appreciate God's beautiful creation, to learn to care for the environment. Apple lovers, you are now assured of a number of of apple recipes coming your way in forthcoming posts. I knew what I was going to … Read More
About Sugar et al.
Hello and Welcome to Sugar et al! I am Sonali and I create recipes, style and photograph food for a living. Sugar et al. is a place where I share my passion for food (mainly sweet), photography, colors and all things beautiful and creative. Sweet food is celebrated here and quick, simple, savory cooking is encouraged. We want to reserve our time and calories for the naughty treats. I live in Sydney, Australia with my wonderful husband and amazing little twin boys. I started this blog in early 2013, a few months after I came to live in Sydney, smitten by the passionate food industry here, the gorgeous Australian produce and my need to cook with them every single day. What began as a humble effort to share recipes and my constant experiments in the kitchen soon turned into a full time food photography venture. A contributor to StockFood (Photocuisine) and other stock agencies, my work has been published globally across a range of media including magazines, cookbooks and advertising. I love partnering with brands and businesses to create visually stunning content. Over the last two years I have collaborated with both international and local businesses to bring their creative … Read More