Month: February 2016

Buccellato – Sicilian Christmas Nut Ring

Buccellato – Sicilian Christmas Nut Ring

Happy Birthday to Me! Yeahhh! As you grow older the excitement of celebrating birthdays fades away and as a another digit adds up to your round number – the sulking increases. But I am not complaining or sulking – I believe the numbers are in your head. This 

Bolo de Mel – Madeira Honey Cake

Bolo de Mel – Madeira Honey Cake

Bolo de mel  which translates to “honey cake” also commonly known as the Madeira Honey Cake is from the Madeira Islands. Thanks to Lina from Lin’s Recipe and her innovative idea of reviving rare recipes, I had the opportunity to dig up details on this wonderful nutty 

Love Frappuccino

Love Frappuccino

Frappuccino is a basically an iced or chilled drink with flavorings and sweeteners, topped with whipped cream. This one is extra special made with love and doused with more love 🙂 I used my red velvet cupcake, strawberries and some ice cream to whip up 

Roasted Tomato Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup

Once the weather turns colder, all thoughts turn to ways to keep warm. Comfort food is on my mind – And what says comfort food better than soups. When done right, it becomes the perfect thumbs up for the cold-weather craving. I love soups and 

Red Velvet Cake Pops

Red Velvet Cake Pops

I know, these delicious Red velvet Cake Pops are exactly what you are craving for. So if you haven’t baked my Red Velvet cakes yet, get baking. And you can turn those into these adorable cake pops. These bite sized treats are a popular trend and perfect 

Eggless Red Velvet Cake

Eggless Red Velvet Cake

So lovely people, have you started your preparations for Valentine’s. I am painting the town red this month, or should I say my blog at least. 🙂 I started with the Classic Red Velvet Cake and I am so happy that many of you have 

Koli Curry / Coorg Chicken Curry

Koli Curry / Coorg Chicken Curry

This mouthwatering chicken curry drenched in coconut base and seasoned with kachampuli ( black vinegar) is very unique to the character of Coorg. This versatile curry goes well with possibly anything you can think of – rice, akki rotis, kadambuttu, paputtu, bread, dosas, idlis, appams, 

Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji

  Pav Bhaji, if you haven’t tried it before, I promise you, it will sweep you off your feet. Dished out in the far-flung corners of the country, it has acquired the status of the foremost vegetarian recipe of all times. ‘Pav‘ literally means a