Apple Pie

One of the best things about December is definitely all the baking. The entire house smells of delicious cookies, Christmas cakes and definitely loads of pies. Apple Pie has always been my favorite pie. And I can say the best pie I’ve ever had is made by my friend’s mum and the taste still lingers….

Nankathai

A very important part of celebration in Indian households is Sweets. It is almost impossible to have the festive season without traditional Indian sweets. My house at this time of the year is filled with different sweets that although add up the calories, helps to celebrate with family and friends. One of my favorites of…

Gluten-free Chocolate chip Mug Cake

Just a couple of days ago I was in charge of the desserts for a potluck and while I had my mind set on what to make for my guests, I was under some dilemma as some of them were off gluten and dairy. After days of research and hours on Youtube I finally made…

Creme Caramel

I still remember the first time I tasted this amazing and decadent dessert. Our Cook had whipped up this amazing dessert as a special treat for a Sunday dinner. The golden top and soft, fluffy custard was both a treat to the eyes as well as my taste buds. To be honest, I do not…

The Best Eggless Chocolate Cake

My quest for the recipe for the perfect eggless chocolate cake began when I had the craving for it on a  Thursday. Thursday meant no eggs, hence no chocolate cake. I learnt to curtail my craving, but was in desperate need for the best recipe for an eggless chocolate cake that would be as soft…

Phuchka

Let’s face it- there isn’t  anybody who doesn’t  loved phuchka. Although ‘phuchka’ is a classified street food snack from Kolkata, there are other variants of the same found all over India. Indians take pride over their food, and have a special bond with their street food. However, we Bengalis shared an intricate relationship with food…

Best Peanut Butter Cookies

You can’t say you’ve had the best peanut butter cookies until you’ve had these I personally am not the biggest peanut butter fan, but these cookies made me fall in love with them. They’re crispy on the outside yet soft on chewy on the inside, it’s the best of both worlds. You just need three…

Singapore without a hole in your pocket

Singapore, Ah! One of the most fascinating destinations for travelers and definitely on everyone’s bucket lists. Located in South Asia, Singapore offers the facilities of the West and the warmth and culture of Asia. But, being the most expensive country in the World, does have it’s perks. Travelling in Singapore, is definitely not the cheapest…