Victoria Sponge cake which is also famously known as Victoria sandwich was named after Queen Victoria(1819-1901) because of her fondness for this cake. One of the Queen’s ladies -in-waiting, Anna, the Duchess of Bedford is known to have started the practice of Afternoon tea. It is said that the Duchess used to have a sinking…
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Marag – Hyderabadi Lamb Soup and The Hyderabadi Bridal dress
Marag is a delicious soup served in almost every Hyderabadi wedding along with Roomali roti or Naan(breads).It is made with lamb shanks and lamb breasts which are slow cooked in huge pots over fire till the meat is tender,succulent and almost falls apart. Authentically, ghee and cream are added to Marag for a rich and fragrantly flavorful taste and…
Ginger Chicken + 5 course Chinese Dinner Party Menu
If you are planning a Chinese dinner party,you are at the right place.I have here an interesting printable Chinese menu along with recipes you could use. I know I am posting two Chinese dishes back to back (my last post was Chinese style potato) but the reason is,that I was planning a Chinese dinner meal…
Chinese style Potato – sweet spicy and sticky
Potato is one food which has found its place in practically every cuisine across the planet. Whether it is the Spanish Tortilla Espanola, European Latkes, Indian Aloo Gobi, Italian Gnocchi, Canadian Poutine, Irish Shepherd pie or the ever so popular French fries, I have found potatoes enjoying their indisputable place in so many different menus . But…
Lemon Cup cakes with lemon frosting : Scent of a Lemon
When life hands you lemons,why not make cup cakes and let the world know how you turn the sour and tangy flavors in your life to something sweet and amazing. Lol ! How was that? I am asking because I just made that up. My contribution to the ‘lemon quotes’ 🙂 Who doesn’t love the Scent…
Baba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush is a popular Levantine dip made from smoked aubergines. A frequent fore runner to an Arabic main course, it is delicately flavored with garlic, lemon juice and tahini, and eaten with baked pita chips, pita bread or khoobz. It is healthy, vegan, gluten free and delicious. ‘Baba’ in Arabic means ‘father’ and Baba Ganoush…
Chocolate Ganache Icing cake – For Cheryl’s birthday
So, when is Cheryl’s birthday? The seemingly simple puzzle given to 14 year old high school students by their maths teacher in Singapore has baffled at least half the world, after it went viral. People from across the world have been trying to solve it and post their answers on social networking sites. While everyone…
Strawberries and Cream – because you are worth it!
Soft, Sweet, Succulent…Red, Regal and Ravishing…this juicy,heart shaped vibrant beauty with a gorgeous green crown on its head is no wonder called the ‘Queen of fruits’. Besides its vivacious looks the fact that it is nutrient rich and full of antioxidants and health benefits makes it even more appealing. You are right! I am talking of…
Hyderabadi Fish Curry and bangles
Hello everyone! I am back after a two week hiatus as I had urgent jobs that needed to be attended to. Whenever I have too many tasks on hand, I make a to-do list on a priority basis. I am sure everyone does that. Women are supposed to be good at multi-tasking, but there are…
Kataifi Chicken or What Ever!!!
Kataifi chicken Sorry for the weird title friends. but it’s not my fault. My son challenged me to do that. I will tell you what happened. Flashback:He is at a university far away from home. Usually as in all business schools,sometimes the work load gets really hectic with too many deadlines to be met at…
Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen 