Peach Cake - Moist & ColorfulWhat do you do when a bag-load of fresh fruit straight off the tree is dumped on your kitchen counter? Yes, try to eat it as soon as possible, but since its hard to consume a bag, one needs to get creative with his cooking abilities. And that's what I am looking to do with my big bag of peaches. This weekend, my cousin gave us a couple bags of fresh ripe peaches, all … [Read more...]
How to Store & Serve Wine
August 1, 2011 by
Whether you are serving wine to friends at a cocktail party, or just passing around a new label for people to taste, it is important to know the basics of storing and serving wine. In order to enjoy the true taste of wine, it has to be stored and served at the right temperature; in fact, the type of the glass it is served in also makes a huge difference to someone's wine-tasting experience! You … [Read more...]
Pineapple & Lychee Cocktail Martini
July 29, 2011 by
Pineapple & Lychee CocktailWhen it comes to making drinks, one usually prefers to stick to the fruits available at that time of the year. Drinks & desserts are one of the best ways to capture the flavor of the seasons in your food. And this Pineapple & Lychee delight is perfect for your next Hawaiian Backyard BBQ! Adapting it slightly from a regular Martini, we swap the plain Lychee juice with a … [Read more...]
Potato Salad with Dijon Mustard & Tarragon
July 27, 2011 by
Potato SaladAlmost any American BBQ is incomplete without a Potato Salad. However, instead of going with the basic mayonaaise recipe, here's something new to serve to your guests. Using red and yellow baby potatoes and tossing them in a tangy tarragon dressing will surely add a lovely flavor twist to the other items on your menu. This Potato Salad recipe is adapted from Woman's Day magazine; photo … [Read more...]
The World-Famous Biscuits Cake
July 26, 2011 by
Chocolate Biscuit Log Cake If you live in Australia, or have been to that country before, you might have stasted the decadence of a cookie called Arnott's Chocolate Ripple Biscuit. It is similar to the Oreos you get in the US, just more crunchy, with a dark chocolate ripple effect instead of white cream. These biscuits are so popular in Australia, that almost everyone keeps a packet or two at … [Read more...]
Why is Losing Weight Harder for Women?
July 26, 2011 by
Its a known fact that when a husband and wife begin a weight-loss goal together, more often than not, it is the husband who reaches the target way faster than the wife! The male loses weight and tones his body, with or without any bodybuilding supplements, much faster than a woman. As frustrating as it sounds, it is true. but why?? Is the woman doing something wrong? Or is she just not as … [Read more...]
Buttery Throwdown! – Blog Event and Giveaway
July 25, 2011 by
Giveaway PackageButter is a very versatile ingredient - it needs no introduction, and almost every recipe that you add butter too, you can be sure it is going to turn out rich, creamy, and delicious. The fats in butter also provide a lovely base for the herbs, spices or other main ingredients that are roasted in it. Be it luscious desserts or savory concoctions, Butter will always leave its mark … [Read more...]
Asparagus & Roasted Red Pepper Tart
July 22, 2011 by
Asparagus & Roasted Pepper TartSome recipes can be as intricate as you like, but sometimes, the best edible creations are born out of a couple ingredients and unique ideas - like this Asparagus & Roasted Red Pepper Tart. Asparagus, Onions, Leeks and Garlic are all members of the same "Lily" plant family, so it is no surprise that they compliment each other perfectly. Add a bit of roasted red … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)
July 18, 2011 by
Peanut Butter Cookies with Ganache IcingPeanut Butter Cookies are always a favorite with kids as well as parents. A nice way to get some protein into your body, as long as you watch the sugar content, these are one of the preferred treats to full-blown desserts. The recipe that is described below is a gluten-free version, so it uses real peanut butter instead of the flour, and we add an extra egg … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
July 15, 2011 by
Onion SoupFresh Sage has a nice earthy aroma to it, which gets enhanced when you add it to your cooking. Unlike Thyme, Sage has a less bolder flavor, which makes it perfect for this Onion Soup recipe, which combines onions, sage, butter, balsamic vinegar and garlic to create a heart-warming flavor in a bowl of soup. The recipe below comes from Patricia via the Technicolor Kitchen, who in turn … [Read more...]
