Origin of Maple Syrup goes way back in history. Legend has it that it all started with a pesky squirrel. Many centuries ago, during a period of famine, a Native American youth noticed a squirrel full of energy. He watched the squirrel lick the sap from a maple tree and realized this was the source…
TART SHELLS
Many of you have complained about uneven or unsuccessful events at tart shells. I understand that sometimes, they are non-uniform, sometimes too crumbly and it doesn’t hold the cream or the mousse. But, we all get perfect after practicing and practicing and of course, not losing hope, haha. These tart shells have an added advantage…
CHRISTMAS SHORTBREAD COOKIES
December has always been my favourite month. And Christmas is my favourite part of the month. And making Christmas shortbread cookies is my favourite part of Christmas. So basically it all comes down to baking. This year I made large Christmas tree shaped sugar cookies. They make for perfect Christmas presents that you can pack…
BERRY SMOOTHIES
One of the food items that took this year by a storm was healthy, easy, and super quick berry smoothies! And of course, how could I not do one of these utterly delicious smoothies? Now, berry smoothies are not only healthy as they are full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, but they are also super…
PUFF PASTRY SPICED APPLE TART
I’ve always enjoyed Fall Baking. For me its always about apples and spices. I’ve made so many apple desserts this month and this recipe of the spiced apple tart is interesting and simple. I think with the onset of fall, I just want to experiment with spices in my desserts. I love the warmth that…
PB PUFF PASTRY ROLLS
You know I’ve been obsessing over organic peanut butter from 24 Mantra organic. After using it in cookies and brownies, I decided to make these simple puff pastry rolls. A flaky puff pastry filled with the most delicious peanut butter filling. You’re in for a treat! Like all my recipes, this Peanut Butter Puff Pastry…
STRAWBERRY GRANITA
Granitas. Unfamiliar word? More unfamiliar recipe? Worry not because I am going to give you guys the best ever strawberry granita recipe and you’re going to go gaga over granitas this year! Granitas are a product of Italy’s extremely hot summers. When Italians had no ACs and no energy, they just blended some fresh produce…
CHOCOLATE PEAR LOAF CAKE
Chocolate and pears are a classic combination that every one seems to love. For some reasons, I never got myself to work with both these ingredients together. This had to change. One Sunday, I pulled out some staple ingredients from my kitchen shelf- whole wheat flour from 24 Mantra Organic, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, among…
