While it isn’t generally a great idea to indulge your sweet tooth everytime you get a craving, a treat once in a while is absolutely fine (and needed!!!). In fact, there is a theory that the human brain has developed to enjoy sweet foods because,…
Halloween is just around the corner and it’s time to start planning your spooky family celebration. And what better way to enjoy than with a cake that represents this spooky holiday? Whether you’re planning to make a traditional pumpkin spice cake or an ice cream…
This quick, easy-to-make and absolutely delicious egg sandwich paste that my mother was famous for (among family and friends) was a childhood favourite of mine. And continues to be my go-to meal when I need something fast, yet healthy. Now, it’s on my weekly meal…
This ‘cake’ has been a favourite since childhood, courtesy my aunt who used to make it for us kids on a regular basis. I’ve always loved the combination of chocolate and biscuit (think Kit-Kat or chocolate-covered digestives), and this cake ticks all the…
Confession: I love baked goodies but I’m not much of a baker myself. Well, I do (kind of) enjoy it when I do it sometimes, but it’s not a stress-buster or passion or a very frequent occurrence in my house. I bake because I (sometimes)…
I’m currently on a protein balls/ bars and smoothie craze (healthy living and all that, plus I’m loving my new blender – a must-have in every mum’s kitchen – and following these simple rules to incorporate healthy foods into daily life). I’m also (constantly) on…
When you have worked up a mighty appetite, there are not many foods as satisfying as a tender, juicy, falling-off-the-bone porterhouse steak. The umami flavour of rare steaks is a delight to the palate. A lot of people prefer going to restaurants to have their…
This Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday or as is more commonly known – National Pancake day. Now whether you will be fasting through Lent or not, it is, well, an official day to eat pancakes, so just go ahead and EAT THOSE PANCAKES! To make it…
I love bananas, and banana milkshake, and banana-based desserts (Banoffee pie, yum…) and needless to say banana bread. And while eating it isn’t much of a problem, baking one from scratch – nah, not me! Until… Little Man discovered he loved banana bread too! So…
Mums always need more than 24 hours in a day. To take care of baby/toddler – feed them, change them, feed them again, change them again, clean up the mess from the previous feeds, entertain them, discipline them, entertain them some more, sleep-train, potty-train, life-train.…
