There’s something incredibly nostalgic about mangoes for me. Maybe it’s the way summer always smelled like ripe mangoes in the house growing up—or how every family gathering somehow ended with mangoes being passed around the table, sliced and ready. So when I say I love mangoes, I really mean it. And this Upside-Down Mango Cheesecake?…
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COLD COCOA IN MICROWAVE
Cold cocoa in the microwave—don’t judge it till you try it. It starts warm, because I’m impatient and the microwave gets the job done. Cocoa powder, a little sugar, milk—no fancy frothers, just a spoon and some late-night craving energy. Then I chill it, because somehow it tastes better cold. It’s rich, smooth, nostalgic, and…
PISTACHIO CHURROS
Churros is a type of fried dough from Spanish cuisine made with choux pastry dough & piped into hot oil. The process for making churros is fairly simple & it doesn’t require too many ingredients or equipment. What you will need though, is a lot of arm strength as you need to continuously mix the…
MANGO MOCHI
There’s something about mangoes that just feels like summer in every bite—and when you wrap that juicy goodness inside soft, chewy mochi with a cloud of whipped cream, it’s pure magic. I still remember the first time I tried mochi; it was at a tiny restaurant, and I was completely fascinated by the texture—soft, stretchy,…
HEALTHY BLUEBERRY MILKSHAKE CHIA PUDDING
My mornings begin with a ritual that feels more like a treat than a routine: blueberry milkshake chia pudding. It starts with a simple blend — ripe banana for creaminess, blueberries for a burst of freshness, and just enough honey to bring a soft, natural sweetness. I blend it all into cold milk until it…
ONE BOWL BANANA OATS CAKE
This delicious One Bowl Banana Oats Cake is refined sugar & refined flour free & takes only 2 minutes to cook in the microwave. It is a one bowl cake that is moist, chocolaty and so flavourful. You can also engage your children in making this banana oats cake by asking them to mash the…
MOCHA CHIA PUDDING
Mocha chia pudding is my go-to healthy breakfast—rich, chocolatey, and with just the right hit of coffee to start the day. It’s the perfect balance of indulgence and nourishment, with chia seeds creating a creamy texture while packing in fiber and omega-3s. I love topping it with cacao nibs, hazelnuts for crunch, a drizzle of…
GLASS VS METAL PANS FOR BAKING
Glass & metal pans react very differently when heated. Metal pans heat up quickly & cool down quickly whereas glass pans heat up slowly & cool down slowly as well. To know about these differences will help you make a better choice when choosing one kind of pan versus the other. The pan/dish you choose…
