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Paper Scraps Vol 16 – Interesting Garlic Facts

November 15, 2007

I was browsing a gardening magazine recently and came across something very interesting. Did you know that when planted, a single clove of garlic gives birth to the entire bulb? The aricle was accompanied by

Tagged: | herbs, wholefoods

Paper Scraps Vol 15 – 5 Ways With Semi Dried Tomatoes

November 13, 2007

Don’t you just love those 5-ways with and 10-ways with pages in food magazines, packed with brilliant and quick recipe ideas for a pantry staple or for that opened jar in your fridge waiting to

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Sweet Corn Ice Cream a la Singapore.

October 10, 2007

It has been almost three years since I left Singapore and one of the things I have been craving a lot recently is their absolutely delicious sweet corn ice cream. I remember the first time

Tagged: | dessert, ice cream, vegetarian

Paper Scraps Vol 14 Something about Gelatine

September 28, 2007

The only time I have ever tried whipping up something with gelatine, was a mango mousse almost 2 years ago. The disaster that ensued has deeply traumatised me, so much that I have been buying

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5-minute Microwave Besan Laddoos

September 26, 2007

Besan Laddoos are one of the easiest Indian sweets to make. If they are easy to make on the cooktop, imagine the ease in a microwave. Nick loves them and I have never made

Tagged: | dessert, indian, microwave, nttc, sweet

The Easiest Banana Muffins Ever

September 16, 2007

Bananas are meant to be eaten fresh, but they are also meant to be forgotten in the fruit bowl where they become overripe. Then they are meant to be baked into delicious, golden topped banana

Tagged: | baking, fruit, muffins

Paper Scraps Vol 13 – Easy Ways To Cut The Fat In Your Diet

September 15, 2007

I came across these little gems in a free supplementary cookbook. These little pieces of advice not only stir your culinary imagination, they also promote a healthier eating habit. Choose extra-lean cuts of meat and

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Orange Blossom Cupcakes with Orange Buttercream

September 14, 2007

I was browsing through The Australian Women’s Weekly “Cupcakes” book and was really enticed by this recipe. It looked simple enough to try and I had all the ingredients at hand. So I made these

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Quick Vegetarian Chowmein

September 9, 2007

This recipe is one of those cleansing, healthy fares that is perfect for a light meal. A thinner consistency would make a nice, light soup whereas as thicker consistency would serve as a side with

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Paper Scraps Vol 12 : Oranges And Lemons

September 5, 2007

Orange and Lemon zest can be frozen for up to six months. It should be sealed in a plastic bag and stored in the freezer. One can obtain three to four teaspoons of grated zest

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Paper Scraps Vol 11 : There is something about Vinegar

September 4, 2007

The origin of vinegar is closely related to the history of wine. Shortly after the discovery that undisturbed grape juice turns into a pleasantly intoxicating liquid [wine], came the realisation that exposing wine to air

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Paper Scraps Vol 10 : All About Miso

September 3, 2007

Miso is a Japanese condiment made from slowly fermented soy beans. To make miso, cooked soy beans are mixed with salt, water and a starter culture known as koji, which is cultivated in barley, rice

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Fresh Rakhi Goodies : Kheer And Coconut Laddoos

September 1, 2007

For Rakhi this year, my brother and I were together for the first time in almost 6 years and that alone called for some special home-made goodies. So I made Kheer [his favourite] and some

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Ham And Pineapple Pizza Muffins

June 13, 2007

I was hit by "3-30itis" as they say it in the Campbell soup ads on telly. Severe hunger pangs I tell you! I picked up this little book called "The Muffin Bible" and started

Tagged: | baking, fruit, muffin

Hot Cranberry Scones

June 2, 2007

When I was living in Singapore, one of my favourite bakeries to visit was "Four Leaves". They had amazing cakes and a delicious array of baked buns and goodies. I surprise myself when I say

Tagged: | baking, breakfast, fruit, scones

Ginger And I

May 1, 2007

I have a deep-rooted bond with ginger, no pun intended! Like my PC, it is something I cannot do without for even a single day. So come winter when the ginger prices in Sydney shoot

Tagged: | ginger, herbs

Donna Hay Inspired Upside Down Apple Chocolate Pudding

April 10, 2007

As always I was very eager to get my hands on the new Autumn Issue of my favourite Donna Hay magazine. And guess what the central photo spread was about? Apple Picking!!! Yep, the number

Tagged: | baking, chocolate, dessert, donna hay, fruit, pudding

In Search Of The Perfect Khaman Dhoklas

April 8, 2007

I have been wanting to perfect a Khaman Dhokla recipe for years and have tried out many versions over the years with good and virtually unedible results. But I knew I had hit a pot

Tagged: | indian, snack, steaming

Monday Night Creative Kitchen – Ham And Eggplant Lasagna

April 3, 2007

After the slow lull of the weekend, spending Monday night slaving in the kitchen is criminal. It’s like Monday Kitchen Blues! That is where the mighty lasagna comes in. A delicious lasagna is like kitchen

Tagged: | dinner, eggplant, ham, italian, lasagna

What is XO sauce?

December 15, 2006

When I was living in Singapore, I subscribed to the only monthly food magazine that was available and it was called "Eat!". Small in terms of volume but packed with page after page of yummy

Tagged: | asian, condiment, sauce, xo sauce