Stress relieving treats
The month of May brings with it mayhem and stress. Temperatures are rising, stress levels are on an all-time high, due to oncoming exams, and to top it all off, our courteous authorities keep the power...
View ArticleBanana bread just like my mother used to make it
The sweet smell of ripe baked bananas takes me back to my mother’s kitchen when I was a mere seven year old. By the time I was 15, my mother could no longer share her recipes or secrets with me; she...
View ArticleChristmas dessert: Red velvet cake is served!
It’s the season to be jolly! What’s better than a beautiful, moist red velvet cake? It fits perfectly with the theme of Christmas and it’s sure to be a hit no matter when you serve it. This cake goes...
View ArticleLife without a cellphone is…normal
Life without a working smartphone in your pocket, at all times, is strange. It’s like something in missing in your life, like some tragedy befell upon you. I have gone through such a tragedy, and I’ve...
View ArticleThe artistic and extraordinary, freshly baked bread
Bread making is both science and art. It’s science in the sense that it involves a lot of chemistry, including fermentation, temperature control and enzymatic activity. It’s an art because crafting and...
View ArticleHow to ‘accidentally’ make the velvetiest red velvet cupcakes
I was introduced to a red velvet cake on my 25th birthday when my friends decided to throw me a surprise birthday dinner at a beautiful restaurant called Okra in Karachi. Just as I picked up the menu...
View ArticleWhy go to England when you can enjoy delicious buttery scones right here?
While most people mistake a scone with biscuits or a small cake, they will be surprised to know it is nothing like either of the two. A scone is a crumbly yet dense cake with a delectably rich and...
View ArticleThese delicious mini Oreo cheesecakes are magical: They disappear within...
If you’re good friends with me, you would know my mini cheesecakes are extremely popular. I do not mean to boast or anything but it’s true. Whenever I bake them, they disappear within seconds. Okay,...
View ArticleWhen life gives you lemons, you make this lemon crunch cake
I am a little obsessed with this idea of a crunchy/contrasting topping on cakes. I am also a little obsessed with all things lemon – desserts like this lemon mousse-y creation or a generous squeeze at...
View ArticleSemi-naked cakes: An absolute must try
I can recall how immense the hype for naked and semi-naked cakes was around the same time last year. I failed to understand why anyone would prefer to eat cake with a portion of the frosting missing,...
View ArticleThis Valentine’s Day, spoil your loved one with some perfectly chewy and...
This time around when I was writing this blog, for some odd reason, the only thing that kept coming to my mind was the phrase “spreading love”. Last year when I visited the UK, I had a chance to watch...
View ArticleGooey filling you want to scoop out with your fingers – Relive your childhood...
If there is one thing in this world that can make me forgive and forget everything and start from scratch, it is lemon tarts. If anyone ever wants me to erase the memory board and wipe the slate clean,...
View ArticleTis the season for some easy, exotic and lip-smacking Christmas delicacies
Finally, it’s that time of the year again. Christmas, as traditional as it sounds, is reminiscent of many childhood holidays. From stuffing the chicken and turkey to baking fragrant ornaments for the...
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