One of the most common questions I am often asked is, What do I cook for myself when I’m home alone? With my husband away on regular business trips that takes him across the ocean, it’s not surprising to note that…
Rainbow Cupcakes
Growing up, I remember spending most of my vacation time in the summers pouring over mouth-wateringly tempting photographs of intricately designed cakes, cookies and other baked goodies, while stuffing my face equally delicious treats like these Rainbow Cupcakes. My mom…
Indian Cooking 101: How NOT to cook Indian food
In my quest to dismiss the myth that Indian cooking is not for the faint-hearted and to help spread my knowledge on some simple and traditional Indian food recipes, like this Methi Matar, I have started this series called Indian…
Chickpeas Curry
When it comes to entertaining, I prefer to have my invitations sent out well in advance. While that buys me enough time to plan a menu (which usually includes this Chickpeas Curry) and work out the finer details of the…
Edible Cigars
For as long as I can remember, I have always been a muncher. You know, the kinds who can nosh through meal times over little bites of delicious finger food. Growing up in a home where tea-time was treated with…
Cookbook Review: Grazing by Julie Van Rosendaal
For someone who loves to throw parties at the drop of a hat, getting my hands on this book was like finding that cookie jar meticulously hidden away by Mom! Friends and family will swear to you that when I…
