...my journey & experiments in the kitchen
Pedas always make an appearance during Hindu festivals or celebrations. But they are so delicious that they can be served at any time. Many Indian sweets like pedas are traditionally made with khoya (condensed milk solids) as the main base. Khoya is made by simmering whole milk for a few hours until it has …
Happy Diwali to all of you. May you all have a prosperous year ahead. I have been pressed for time planning my eldest daughter’s 10th Birthday and Diwali. With all party planning on my mind, my daughter asked if I could make her some Motichoor Laddoo’s. Honestly, I was surprised she even remembered …
SPICED APPLE CAKE Fall is my favorite season for I enjoy observing the leaves from the trees and plants changing into multi-colored works of art before finally falling away. The bare and vulnerable branches that are created reveal the true and beautiful scenery underneath. Autumn is the …
With preparations for Diwali in full swing, I have a long list of sweets and snacks to be prepared in the coming days. And one simple dessert is Sandesh. As mentioned in my previous post ‘Sandesh’, this is truly an inherent part of festivities …