Decadent and moist, these Chocolate Cupcakes with Italian Buttercream are velvety smooth and so very delicious! I made these for my daughter’s birthday and the kids decorated their cupcakes with M&M’s and sprinkles. They had a ball! I decorated mine with crystallized ginger. My husband had his plain. You can […]
Onion Jam is an unusual, versatile and surprisingly delicious condiment, that will elevate every dish you pair it with. You can spread in on muffins, focaccia bread, make sandwiches, top a roast chicken or seared fish…. the possibilities are endless. If you have been reading my blog, you will have […]
These delectable Corn Muffins are fluffy, a little sweet, a perfect canvas for a variety of relishes and a treat on their own. I love corn muffins. They are like cornbread with a tender crumb and a firm, slightly crunchy top. And extremely versatile. I have added broccoli and cheddar […]
Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake is a rich, moist, tender cake with a satisfying crunch from the streusel topping. And an absolute delight to make and so easy that my seven-year-old son baked it all by himself. I love streusel coffee cakes. Love them over cream filled ones. I read […]
Chocolate Truffles – Coffee Cardamom, Almond Fig, Pomegranate Pistachio, Sea Salt Strawberry. Melt in your mouth, hand-made truffles are a perfect, thoughtful, and delicious holiday gift. I love the holidays. And I love giving handmade gifts especially to teachers, close friends, and relatives who have stepped up and taken care […]
An Easy-Dessert, the Cashew/Coconut Milkshake with Dates and Banana is creamy without any cream, and delicious for those dinner nights at home or a weekend dinner party. And its low calorie to boot and vegan. My Friday night frenzy! I was running around on a Friday night, trying to get […]
Hi, I am a classically trained Chef, a Mom of two incredible kids and a travel enthusiast, discovering my ever changing roots (which started in South India and ended up in California, so far...) through food, mine and yours. This blog is about my often mad experiments in my kitchen, my favorite places and the lovely people I meet along the way. Let me take you on my rambles to find my roots!"