Dessert Recipes | Fun and Food Cafe

Chocolate Cheesecake Cups

July 8, 2011 by Mansi

Mocha Cheesecake in a CupIts great to be back from a vacation, and yet its funny how the first thing I yeanr to make once I'm back in my kitchen is a dessert! Yes, I am a sweet-freak, and here's a quick treat for fellow sweet-freaks, albeit with a dash of some caffeine to get you up and awake - Mocha Cheesecake baked in cups, and dotted with lovely Bourbon creme is an exotic and elegant way to … [Read more...]

Apple Crisp

June 13, 2011 by Mansi

Apple Raspberry Crisp served with Ice Cream Whenever you crave for some simple heart-warming dessert which does not require careful measurements and elaborate baking or cooking instructions, you can rely on an old-fashioned Crisp recipe. Crisps, Cobblers or Crumbles (they are pretty much the same) are all an easy way to dish out a dessert that primarily contains some fresh seasonal fruit, a bit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Food, Healthy Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Pie Recipes Tagged With: apples

Orange Cake (Glutenfree) With Orange-Flower Syrup

June 2, 2011 by Mansi

Gluten-Free Orange Cake When it comes to flavored cakes, citrus is a favorite, especially as this subtle flavor combines well with any other fruit or nut to create a perfectly balanced yet delicately flavored cake recipe. In Middle-Eastern cooking, the cakes are kept simple but flavorful, and are topped with a sweet syrup, rather than slathering them with frosting. This makes them an attractive … [Read more...]

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Creamy Coconut Ice Cream

May 27, 2011 by Mansi

Rice & Creamy Coconut Ice Cream Summer and Ice Creams go hand in hand, and to kick-start the summer season that is finally finding its way to the bay Area, we have a lovely Coconut Ice Cream recipe that will keep your head cool throughout the season. Pat, from the Technicolor Kitchen, shares this beautiful recipe which has very few ingredients, and an even simpler method. Toasted Coconuts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Food, Ice-cream Recipes, Kid-Friendly Tagged With: coconut

Red Velvet Cake

May 23, 2011 by Mansi

Red Velvet Cake There's nothing like celebrating a Birthday with a beautiful b'day cake. And it does not matter if you are pushing over your 30's or nearing your 40's. A cake is a great way to get over the aging pangs, and a cake that looks as beautiful and delicious as this Red Velvet Cake, is sure to put a smile on your face, no matter how gloomy you feel! I've had RV cupcakes before, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cake Recipes, Food

Best Vegan Brownie Recipe

April 28, 2011 by Mansi

Vegan BrowniesAfter the copious amount of emails for a vegan brownie recipe that flooded my Inbox, I decided to get my hands dirty and find a recipe that works. I have used several recipes for Vegan Brownies before, some just use fruit purees instead of eggs, some use more oil and less butter, some just use vegan butter, but none of them came close to a real Good Vegan Brownie recipe, until I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brownie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Food, Healthy Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Uncategorized Tagged With: vegan

Pineapple Cake with Coconut Buttercream Frosting

April 8, 2011 by Mansi

Pineapple Cake with Coconut Buttercream FrostingI often watch Paula Dean, aka the Butter Queen, whisking away her bowl of frosting and slathering it on a perfectly baked layer cakes, and I think, can I seriously bake something so beautiful someday!! I call myself a better-than-average baker, but layered cakes with elaborate frosting still make me nervous. Like this amazing Pineapple Cake adorned … [Read more...]

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Raspberry Ice Cream Floats

April 4, 2011 by Mansi

Raspberry Ice Cream FloatsSummer has kicked in nice and strong in my part of the world, and people are all geared to enjoy the sun, sand and the cool waters of the Pacific by hitting the beaches. What you need to beat the heat is something cool and refreshing. Just like these lovely red Raspberry & Champagne Ice Cream Floats. In fact, they are so versatile you can easily add them to your any-time … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Mousse With Tofu

March 12, 2011 by Mansi

Healthy Chocolate Tofu MousseWhen I think of enjoying a dessert, on a whim, it needs to satisfy three criteria - delicious to eat, nice, creamy texture, and easy to prepare. Now that I need to watch my weight, low-calorie and healthy has also joined the list. So I was genuinely happy when one of my friends introduced me to this Chocolate Pudding recipe, which includes Tofu in the ingredient list. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chocolate Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Food, Healthy Recipes, Kid-Friendly Tagged With: tofu

How to maintain healthy glowing skin as you age…

Image Credit: Alexander Grey from Unsplash. Getting older is often seen as a good thing, but it also comes with its drawbacks. One of the more notable is how it affects peoples’ appearances. Fine lines, wrinkles, and gray hairs all start setting it. It’s not uncommon to want to prevent these, and you could want to maintain your appearance as you get older. It’s a natural desire to have, even if it seems like it’s impossible. It could be more within your reach than you’d think, though. In fact, it doesn’t even need to be complicated. Once you know what you’re doing, there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. Some steps and tips could … [Read More...]

Seasonal Depression is a Thing – Here’s how to win over it…

Image credit As the days get shorter and winter settles in, it’s no wonder that many people start to feel a bit low. Actually, a large number of people tend to feel this way! So, it’s usually called the “winter blues,” “seasonal depression,” or even the more official term “seasonal affective disorder.” it’s just a common struggle that lasts for multiple months. If you live in places in the world with six months of darkness, then the rates go up a lot higher. But why is this so common? Well, there are a lot of reasons, such as less daylight (meaning less vitamin D and A), holiday pressures, colder weather, and those sky-high heating … [Read More...]

6 Unique & Unheard Ways To Reduce Stress…

Pexels - CC0 License There are so many of us who are absolutely sick of feeling stressed all day, every day, and if you are one of those people, it can almost be overwhelming to see the wealth of options for treating our stress levels. We need quick ways, we need ones that benefit us over time, but we also need access to things that are not necessarily conventional. There are plenty of unique ways to reduce stress levels that you may find interesting but also, more importantly, effective: Purify the Air We need to remember that cleaner air is something that can help us with our overall well-being, and this could reduce … [Read More...]

How to plan for a stress-free retirement…

Source: Unsplash (CC0) Thinking about retirement planning already? Whether it feels miles away or just around the corner, planning for your retirement doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. The key is to break it down into manageable steps and, most importantly, make sure it’s something you actually want to achieve. So let’s walk through some tips that’ll help you build a retirement plan you feel confident about, plus we’ll tackle important topics like Medicare and Medicare Advantage along the way. Tips for Defining Your Retirement Goals Visualize your day-to-day: Think about where you’d like to live, what activities … [Read More...]

Going Beyond Digital Marketing: Expanding Your Business Horizon…

Digital marketing has quickly become an indispensable strategy for reaching and engaging consumers. However, in an era where brands vie for attention online, simply relying on digital tactics can become restrictive. If you want your business to move to the next level, expanding its horizon beyond digital may require innovative thinking outside the digital box. In this blog, we will look at a few approaches you could try that will increase its reach while deepening your customer relations. Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash Cultivate a Community Forming a sense of community around your brand goes far beyond traditional digital … [Read More...]