Archives of BAKING

Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia

I was jubilant when I spotted tiny yellow tomatoes at the market a few days ago. Given their size, I could either toss them into a salad or top them on a focaccia. No prizes for guessing what I opted for. These tiny tomatoes pushed into the focaccia dough come alive with the sprinkling of […]
14 years ago

Chocolate Chip Cookies

This chocolate chip cookie recipe is the famous Nestle Toll House cookie recipe that came with a strong endorsement from a friend.
14 years ago

Apple Pie Pockets

Each morning I take the train to the other end of town to study French. With a copy of Best Food Writing 2010, some roasted nuts and orangefoodie for company, it’s a fun ride. There are some days when breakfast on the train is an event we look forward to with homemade Snickers or rich chocolate […]
14 years ago

Gianduja Roulade

That’s just fancy talk for rich hazelnut chocolate ganache rolled into a hazelnut sheet cake rich with chocolate and more hazelnuts.
14 years ago

Brownie Cookies

A cross between a cookie and brownie, that highlights the best of both worlds. Soft and rich like a brownie. Crumbly like a cookie. Genius.
14 years ago

Chocolate Brownie

Rich. Chocolate. Brownies. I bet you’re smiling already. I haven’t met a person who didn’t get happy at the very thought of brownies. You don’t need me to tell you that they’re made with dark chocolate, heaps of cocoa, and are supremely addictive. Just the fact that they’re brownies gives them a ticket to your […]
14 years ago

Taking Snickers to the Next Level

Buttery shortbread. Caramelised cashews. Dulce de leche. 70% dark chocolate. Each, delicious on its own. But can you imagine what it’d be like when they all came together, layered one on top of another on top of another on top of another? You cannot. Even if you know the distinct taste of each of them, […]
14 years ago

V Day Decadence

I’ve put together a round up of my favouite recipes from the blog that are loaded with love and chocolate – the kind that are perfect for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy! Breakfast in bed: Chocolate cinnamon babka Sinful: Chocolate Valentino Cake ” Perfect gifts: Passion fruit truffles I *heart* you: Linzer cookies Healthy guise: Baked vanilla […]
14 years ago

Grape and Rosemary Focaccia

I recently rediscovering the joys of truly amazing extra virgin olive oil. Over the past week, there has been nothing I’d rather snack on late at night than slightly toasted bread, sprinkled with crunchy sea salt and doused in extra virgin olive oil.  After trying out the multi grain bread from Yazdani for a few […]
14 years ago