Diwali 2013
One week after Diwali, our Tamil community here planned a celebration yesterday. A lot of sweets, everyone in celebration mood, Diwali seemed to have extended a week longer to keep up the mood. But this time we did something in addition to the usual celebration. Hubby dear took a...
Thirunelveli Halwa- A sweet delicacy!
The First time when I made this sweet was during my school days. Somewhere I read this recipe and made it. It came out well for the first time. This Sweet is so close to me as it reminds me of my childhood memories. My father used to buy...
Yummy Baklava and my 100th post…
I am very happy to post this sweet as my 100th post. Â One of the sweets, which I have underestimated by its simple ingredients and preparation method until I tasted it the first time. A colleague of mine, who is from Turkey, had brought some authentic Baklava to...
Chocolate cake with Choco coated Marshmallows
This is yet another cake and Marshmallow candy made during Christmas time. I did this together with Riya again… I just have to tell the secret word ‘Baking’ to her and OhMyGod she is so excited more than me in baking. The first and best favorite pass time these...
Chocolate coated Chocolate truffles
The brown-colored standard chocolate truffles. The pink ones are strawberry flavored truffles. White Chocolate coated truffles and dark chocolate floral design with Macadamia Nuts stuffed inside & desiccated Coconut rolled Truffles. Riya’s hand made truffles. I wish all my viewers, friends, and family a very Happy New Year 2013!...
LebKuchen – German Ginger Bread
Lebkuchen is one of the very famous Christmas treats here in Germany. The word Kuchen means Cake. To prepare this, First, I made it as a dough for the bread, then rolled it in a cookie sheet and used cookie cutter for the heart shape and later I baked it. Finally, Riya...
Almond Sweets
I am glad to write this recipe, as some of my friends have requested it. Here it goes… Ingredients: Whole Almonds – 300gms Sugar – 250 gms Milk – 1 1/2 cup (or) 1 cup Water Rose Essence – little Red color – a pinch (add little red to...
Happy Diwali 2010
Almond Sweets Today is Diwali and this grand festival is celebrated all over India. This is one of the main festivals of Hindus. Attractions of this festival apart from Pooja (Workship to God) are fireworks, Crackers and lots & lots of sweets. As part of our celebration, I have...
50 Little Ghosts dressed up in Pink’s & Blue’s – Halloween Special
Coconut Macroon’s. Coconut I was surprised !! Everything was so quick on that day(Last Friday). Getting up from bed, Breakfast, & getting ready for Kindergarten. All was because of a Magic word Halloween, that I whispered to Riya. Yes, Riya was so excited and dressed up like Witch...
Chocolate Coated Grapes & Oktoberfest
During the last week of September, we had been to Munich which is one of the largest cities in Germany. For the first time, I had a chance to visit the Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is a traditional event and one of the largest fairs in the world celebrated for 16...
Churros & Estadi Olimpic
Churros is a Spanish light sweet Savoury dish available in Spanish cafes. It is usually served during breakfast or dinner. There can be quite a few variations  made in this dish, although the shape of the Churros maintained like ridges.  The variations can be  from Â...
Swiss Meringues
Meringues are named after the Swiss village Meiringen and were invented by an Italian chef Gasparini (Wikipedia). It is a crispy airy sweet dish and children would simply love it. Â In my home, as soon as Meringues was ready, it got over in no time. Planning to make...