Its my nature. I can’t leave things be. I like it like that so bear with me. Not satisfied with having witnessed stroopwaffels being made by experts, I decided that I would try it at home – without a proper stroopwafel maker. And try I did. Verdict later!
Category: Cakes
Rhubarb Tian – in the shadows of the Daring Bakers….again
I will not be left out, it is rhubarb season after all and this time I am determined to cook it rosy pink. Last year when I rustled up a compote of rhubarb and ginger, I was happy with the taste but secretly abhorred the brown, ugly compote. Thankfully, this year, none of that happened....
Feasting on Art Recipe Contest: Strawberry and Balsamic Sorbet in Lemon Shells
Hi everyone. A photo and recipes to follow but first…… …. I’m back. I missed you and KB but it was fantastic to enjoy sun, sand and the sea in Barbados without worrying about ‘late posts’ and comments….or lack off! And yes that’s me….on a surf board, riding on waves of azure waters!
Mexican Chocolate Macarons and Hot Choccie
I’d given up completely….. …on ever making macarons. Certainly not this weekend. The damn things. Its not as if I love them anyway.
‘Sparkling’ Jelly, White Chocolate and Caviar Celebration
I’m celebrating… Warm weather and spring Best friends and rings Holidays Birthdays Wedding days…. and every living day I’m celebrating health and wealth {and no, I haven’t won the lottery yet} Blogging buddies and 50,000+ hits 107 posts and that’s not it I’m celebrating love and giving thanks With wine jelly, white chocolate and caviar...
‘Cuban’ strawberries with Meringue Ice-cream
So, I want to clear up a few things before I get to the heart of the matter: I know strawberries are not in ‘season’ according to the traditional food calenders. I am also very aware that there is nothing Cuban about strawberries. Don’t believe me? Well, go ahead, type Cuban strawberries in Google and...
Chocolate-filled Plantain Gnocchi, with chillies for Dessert
My personal challenge this year, is to recreate foods of my country, Nigeria. As I’m learning, this is a whole sea of opportunity. So when I saw Kerstin of Cake, Batter & Bowl’s dessert gnocchi with chocolate centres,…I was seriously impressed!
Feasting on Art, with Pumpkin icecream and Lemonettes
Nostalgia: A bittersweet yearning For days gone by…