Throughout the year we have many special days to celebrate and although I agree every day is a celebration, these dates makes a person feel just that extra special and why not! When it comes to Mother’s day usually I would get told make sure you put your feet up but we all know this never… Continue reading Mother’s Day: Spiced Earl grey and Chocolate Bundt
When it comes to spending time with family over good food, drink and company i’m always excited. Why? well since my childhood family time has always been important and spending time with extended family whom you only see a couple of times in the year brings a lot of joy. This year Christmas is at… Continue reading Cinnamon and chestnut layered cake with mulled wine poached pears
It only seems like yesterday that I was invited by Tilda to attend their supperclub alongside other fabulous food writers and bloggers. Of course the wonderful meal was prepared by the Dazzling food writer and cookery personality Mallika Basu queen of shortcuts and tricks :). Mallika based all the dishes from starters to mains using Tilda Rice. I’ve… Continue reading Gluten Free Firecracker Spicy Rice and Paneer Canapé and Tilda Supper Club Review
Are you still thinking about gifts to give for Christmas? Do you want to please your recipients with some delicious home-made caramel that is really quick and easy to make but looks like you have worked on them for hours? Then these little delights are right up your street, with just four ingredients and less than… Continue reading Edible gifts- White Chocolate and Mulled Wine Spice Caramels
Now with the festive seasons dawning upon us we all want some treats to celebrate right? No matter how hard we try we can’t avoid getting our teeth stuck into delicious sweets, treats or chocolates and with Diwali round the corner shall I mention the dreaded “Mithai”? Are you one who is not a fan of… Continue reading Coconut, Apricot and Fennel mini Ladoos -Gluten free, Dairy free and Sugar free
As Navratri is fast approaching many of you will be preparing scrumptious mithais to offer as prasad to celebrate nine nights of worshiping Maa Durga. Ladies and girls will be full of excitement whilst sorting out their colourful attire and jewelry. A time of year that I surely look forward to as I… Continue reading Navratri Special: Chocolate and Hazelnut Pendas (Indian Fudge)
The sun is beaming, flowers are blooming, a light breeze blowing the trees, kids are playing and adults enjoying a lovely natter, just the kind of therapy we all need during Easter holidays. We are blessed with the presence of beautiful sunny spells especially when it comes to entertaining the kids, what better than to… Continue reading Easter Lemon, Ginger and Cardamom Hot Cross Buns
Are you looking forward to the Hindu festival of Holi on Monday 17th March 2014? Where there is so much love, life, fun and frolicks and not to forget all the delicious and decadent food on offer. Holi is a major festival in the Hindu calender as it marks the start of harvest and we… Continue reading Holi Special: Thandai – rose, milk, almond and spice mixed drink
Yay Pancake Day has finally arrived ( well in a few hours 😉 ), not that we ever need an excuse to make or consume delicious pancakes. Are you making pancakes? If so, what kind? Plain, chocolate, fruit filled, jam filled or simply enjoying the classic lemon and sugar? I started concocting ideas and my… Continue reading Pancake Day: Egg free Exotic Mango and Cardamom Pancakes…
Traditionally Indian Rice Pudding is made from milk, sugar, rice, saffron, cardamom and nuts sounds delicious doesn’t it? Well as a little girl growing up in Kenya I clearly remember my mum and gran making this rice pudding known as Doodh pak in Gujarati and serving it with hot chappati, honestly it is scrumptious. Doodh… Continue reading Free from Friday’s: Dairy Free Coconut, Rose and Cardamom Indian Rice Pudding
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