Chivda is a common Indian snack mix (think of it as Indian Chex Mix!) also called Bombay Mix in the U.K. This version salty-sweet mix is a flavor explosion, to say the least: it combines sultry curry leaves and toasted spices with toasted nuts and golden raisins. You'll be addicted in no time. It's seriously sooo delicious ( Read more... )

Good Friday wouldn't be Good Friday without Hot Cross Buns - at least, not where I come from.
Whether you like the fruity traditionals or a new, decadent chocolate variation, these fresh, fluffy buns will kick off your Easter weekend in style.


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I made this for Christmas Eve, and it turned out great! I suppose that's what butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon will do. :)


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Matcha and White Chocolate Truffles - made with green tea powder and rolled in ground almonds

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I'm having my first giveaway at my blog! All you have to do is leave a comment to be entered to win organic Greek yogurt.


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I got a waffle iron! Well, I got a waffle iron weeks ago, but it had just been collecting dust until Saturday. If your waffle iron's hiding in the back of a cabinet, here's a reason to pull it out: Carrot Cake Waffles with Maple Nut Cream Cheese Spread. Breakfast for dessert-lovers ( Read more... )

My boyfriend's dad has fond memories of something called a Spanish Bar Cake from the old A&P grocery store in this area. His dad used to bring one home periodically. I wanted to bake one up for him, so I googled around. Turns out a lot of folks remember and love this cake! I chose the recipes that seemed most accurate based on Mike's dad's ( Read more... )

I baked two cakes this weekend, one for me and my boyfriend, and one for the Fall Festival at my church. I wanted to bake a lovely layer cake that folks at the Fall Festival would be excited to win in the cake walk; hope I succeeded!

This is Barefoot Contessa's Carrot Pineapple Cake. It was really moist and delicious, with hunks of walnut, ( Read more... )