A beautiful cake with subtle flavour blends of sweet and spice from Medjool dates, crystallised ginger stems, candied pears and honey with grated fresh pears. It is lovely on its own but a dollop of fresh cream will not hurt for a bit more of indulgence. Ingredients• 115g ( 1 cup) hazelnut meal• 400 g […]
I cannot believe that Easter is a few days away. Where did the time go? Seems like yesterday when I was getting all excited about my Christmas table spread, then New Year and now another festive celebration. I love Easter. For me, it is a season to wind down, reflect then celebrate. Growing up, I […]
Weekend again and looking forward to a somewhat laid-back one. A bit of art painting, catching up on reading and trying a new recipe. Channeling a domestic goddess attitude ala-Nigella, sort of. Now, this recipe I will be sharing is not a new one. I have made this a few times when fennel bulbs are in […]
I was at the supermarket a few days ago thinking of what to serve a chicken roast with for dinner other than the usual roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. Good timing that the guy in charge of filling the vegetable section came with a tray full of Brussels sprouts. I have cooked them only once […]