Wow... 2018 has arrived on my door step quicker, than I expected. Exactly 178 days till I 30, the last 6 months of my 20's... frightening. But let's not worry about the future just as yet, let me reflect of what was 2017. The year started off with me dying to try out the freak … Continue reading The year that was 2017
Category: Foodie adventures
Baking gadgets
I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEE kitchen and baking gadgets. I can never have enough and I don't think I will ever. I had draws fulls, cupboards fulls of colourings, powders, decorations, essences and tools. I love collecting rise per size gadets. There is even a shelve in the freezer that is dedicated just for my seeds, … Continue reading Baking gadgets
The wonders of a spice shop
Before I began on this culinary journey, I was never a fan on the spice shop. I would take my mum and chill in the car as she shopped. I found that I was being over powered by all the spice smells and its just gave me a headache. I dabbled a bit a in … Continue reading The wonders of a spice shop
Sunday lunches
What day of the week do you like the most? Mine would definitely be Sunday... I love Sundays so much. I get up super early in the morning... the sun isn't even out yet to get cracking on lunch. I just love having the house slowly wake up to the smell of the chicken roasting … Continue reading Sunday lunches
Local legends cook off
For my birthday in June I decided to take the bull by the horns and enter the Local legends cook off competition. I entered and completely forgot all about it, I was not expecting to get noticed. I entered my gran's bread pudding recipe. In the middle of July I received an email informing me … Continue reading Local legends cook off
10 days of fasting
Being an Indian is tougher than you would think. Bollywood movies makes it seem like we randomly bust out a dance move every times something happens... Far from reality. The last time I danced was in 2006 and the last time I saw a group of people busting out a move was a couple of … Continue reading 10 days of fasting
Childhood memories
What is your fondest most remembered childhood food memory? Mine is probably the cold meat sandwiches my gran used to make for me not forgetting the delicious coffee. To dip those sandwiches in the coffee and eat it. That was pure joy. Back in those days, my gran had her own butcher. That butcher man … Continue reading Childhood memories
Whose feeling toasty?
When the urge gets me and I don't feel like reading a magazine online, I do go out and buy one even if it is just to feel human again and turning a page with the lick of a finger instead of scrolling on the computer screen. I came across this article where it showed … Continue reading Whose feeling toasty?
When toasted cheese becomes your friend
I don’t fast, unless it is like a major temple service or a family prayer then yes, I am a strict vegetarian for the duration of that period. My parents fast, Tuesdays and Fridays which makes cooking meat for one person a tad bit difficult. I tend to either take aways or eat veggie food … Continue reading When toasted cheese becomes your friend
The dreaded 14th February
Am I the only one on this planet that hates the 14th February??? I hate it with a passion. So what is Valentines day and seriously what does it mean for us singletons out there? WELL... I will tell you, its the day where everyone in the world seems to be … Continue reading The dreaded 14th February