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Neapolitan Cake
I think I am having too much fun with frosting! It is evident from the stains on my favourite pair of jeans. The other day, I wanted to hide somewhere when I saw myself in the large mirror at the shopping centre. The boys were with me so that's a huge relief. Blame it on motherhood! Busy and tired … Read More
Strawberries And Cream Cake
So the cherry blossoms have arrived! I can feel the vibes of Spring. It is such a pleasure driving around or for that matter even walking when the roadside looks a stunning shade of pink. I know..I am obsessed with pink. The irony however is that though I have been meaning to photograph them, I am … Read More
Five Spice Chicken And Red Cabbage Noodles Stir Fry
August happens to be one of those landmark months for me. I associate it with many important events and decisions of my life. 3 years ago, I moved countries in August and it was the start of a new life. August also means the end of winter in Australia. Spring is not far away and I can hardly contain … Read More
3 Easy And Delicious Recipes to Use Up Leftover Ricotta Cheese
3 easy and delicious recipes to use up leftover ricotta cheese, both sweet and savory. Ricotta fritters, baked ricotta and ricotta doughnuts. Every time I do a fridge clean, I have the same problem. Leftover dairy. A tub of half finished Ricotta or Mascarpone or sour cream or a quarter filled … Read More
Banana And Date Cake, Vanilla Buttercream And White Chocolate Glaze
It's been a while since I made a layer cake with the frills and the flowers. I know you love them and I love them too but I just couldn't go beyond my quick, one pan creations as I was so busy trying to untangle the mess in my own life. I was starting to lose focus and was probably convincing myself to be content with whatever came out of my mind and my camera. If you knew me in real life, it is quite unlike me! I really believe that in the creative space that we have chosen for ourselves, however hard it may be, there is no hiding behind a pile of papers or taking the day off from work. You could take the day off, but taking your mind off...? I have worked for over 7 years in a large organisation handling a massive team, growing in my role. juggling a lot of work, resolving people issues, trying my best to motivate others and drawing motivation for myself. I would struggle on some days and be happy on most days. But the struggles or bad days would never show up on my work. What I do now, is so different! My one member team...looks up to me for drive, for ideas, for appreciation, for direction. I am my own critic. I am also my own champion. I set my benchmarks and I enjoy … Read More
Double Chocolate Pancakes With Poached Kumquats
Today I could hear the birds chirping in the distance as I sat down to eat breakfast alone. School has reopened. The house is quiet after 3 weeks. I noticed that I was easily distracted by the noise outside and kept looking out. Breakfast was oatmeal with nuts and apples. This was in stark contrast to the fancy, big and colourful breakfasts I was making and eating along with my little companions. I have to admit I am already missing the buzz and chaos of the last few weeks. The sound of things constantly being moved around...feet running at record speed..shrieking...laughter and of course the volley of questions. Talking about breakfast, I was armed with a whole lot of recipes that I wanted to try out. So there were pancakes, crepes, french toasts, fritters and muffins coming out of my kitchen with all kinds of toppings and fillings. I had run out flour twice which is when I realized that.we were eating more than usual. I've managed to photograph a few that I'll be sharing in the next few posts. During our visit to the citrus orchard, we brought back a large box of kumquats. I poached the entire lot in thyme infused sugar syrup and stored them in the refrigerator. It makes … Read More
Orange Almond Cake With Rhubarb Streusel
Before I experienced what school was like in Australia, I had a rough idea how the school holidays were. I was not raised here so my stint with this system is as old as the time my boys have spent in school. Probably less than 6 months. But I would generally guess the school holidays going by the reduced traffic on the roads and the queues at the zoo and the museum. I would make a mental note of complying with these practices when the time came aka. queue up with my kids at various educational and historic locations around the city. So far I've encountered 2 holiday breaks and but I have done none of that. Honestly. it never occurs to me (please don't judge me) except on two occasions...when I see or hear someone taking their kids to these places and when I remember their school homework. Which is about writing down all the things they did during the holidays. But hey, I have a justification...okay, excuse! Getting a 5 year old to write...and write anything that makes sense is quite a thing. 'Hold you pencil correctly... ...finger space please..noooo..between the words not letters.. Gosh..that was meant to be a full stop not a flower...don't chew the … Read More
Fresh Strawberry And Whipped Coconut Cream Tart
I couldn't believe my eyes when I looked at my bathroom scales this morning. I lost weight! A good 2 kilos. What I've been trying to achieve through exercise and self restraint in pastry matters, without luck..I achieved through a few weeks of medical tests and doctor visits. If you remember this post where I shared some health concerns with you, my nightmare is finally over. I completed the last of the tests this week and to my utmost relief I was assured that I did not have the dreaded disease. I do not have cancer! My eyes well up at the thought of what I had to put my family through during this phase. The fear, the unknown, the unspoken, the unthinkable. The horror of lying inside closed machines (has anyone experienced an MRI machine?), learning to cope without food and water every other day of the week whilst cooking for others because most tests require you to do that. The one verdict that could have changed my world..and so many more that are intertwined with mine. It's over at last! Leaving me a bit more in love with my life and the precious beings in it. So I am trying to bring my life back on track again. Trying to put my heart and mind in things that I … Read More
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