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Carpe Diem: A Lesson in Refrigeration

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It struck me as I was throwing out a ziplock bag full of once-frozen strawberries that had now turned a bag of red liquid with…

Diabetic-friendly Carrot Cake

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It’s been a while since I posted a recipe for cake. The truth is, the overload of frostings, fondants, and other forms of “perfect” cakes…

Donuts

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Two days ago, my nieces, Shreya and Ananya, kicked up a racket when their grandma came over to pick them up from my place. They…

Eggless Microwave Raspberry Muffins

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Every so often, I get the urge to bake something, and fast. Remember this? And this? Usually, this urge comes-a-calling when I am chasing the…

Kitchen kindred

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The creaking fan that needed to be rewound was the only company she had. The monotonous sounds of the autorickshaws punctuated by the shocking screeches…

Marmalade and Valencia Orange Cake

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When we were children, WIT (Women’s India Trust) would rent our school’s prayer hall for their exhibitions. On sale were beautifully block printed aprons, bedspreads,…

Mini Strawberry (and Mango) Pavlovas

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Here’s the latest on the Pavlova scene! These were made this last strawberry season: Since the TV debut, a lot of people have been writing…

Mulberry Jam

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I first saw them in 1989, I think. The year my brother got lost in the crowds at Venna Lake. Amma was frantic and I…

Plum Jam and Vanilla Mascarpone Roulade

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I share my mum’s love for Roulades. Swiss Rolls, as they are known in bakeries here. When we were kids, my mum would make a…

Recipe video: 1 Bowl Chocolate Orange Cake

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This is a perfect cake or those sudden cake and chocolate cravings. It is a lovely moist cake with the aromas of orange coming through…

Sharing mediocrity

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Over the past few days, I’ve had some not-so-successful kitchen sessions. Edible; yummy even, but not exactly blog show offs. Nevertheless, I enjoyed making them…

Stollen

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The original, Marathi version of this article appeared in Loksatta on December 22, 2012 and can be viewed here. Mumbai has never really had a…

Tomato and Raisin Chutney

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My current favorite snack is a couple of crackers dipped into or topped with something. Non fussy, easy to put together, enjoyable, and filling. That’s…