Just over six months ago we embarked on a journey to the subcontinent. My husband, son and I left in late December to make a few stops along the way. Phuket and Kuala Lumpur were on the cards before getting to India, a country neither of us had been to, despite our Indian heritage. This…
Food
5 Tips for a healthier Ramadhaan
With Ramadhaan right around the corner, I thought I might put together a few tips on making Ramadhaan a little more healthier. I’m not sure what Ramadhaan is like at your place, but at our place, Ifthaar is an array of deep fried goodies. I guess I can blame that on my Indian heritage. We…
Modest Macaron… I think not!
It seems lately that macarons have shot into popularity with them being featured frequently on TV cooking shows like Masterchef & Zumbo. My first taste of a macaron was in Singapore with my husband. I had no idea what to expect, I bought a chocolate macaron. I bit into it’s crisp shell and soft, luscious…
Homemade Muesli
Ingredients 3 cups instant/rolled oats 1 cup shredded/desiccated coconut 1/2 cup mixed seeds 1 cup chopped nuts 1/4 cup syrup (honey, agave, maple) 1/2 cup liquid (milk, or fruit juice) 1/4 cup butter or oil Other optional extras Sultanas, currents or craisins (I say optional because I don’t like chewy bits in my muesli, but…
…Tandoori Skewers
Tandoori it is… This had to be my first recipe, it’s the easiest, yummiest thing I like to make. Normally I use chicken, but in this case I decided to use chicken and paneer for a vegetarian option. I was surprised, it actually turned out quite well with the paneer. What is paneer? It’s an…
