Palm Sugar/Jaggery Latte
Palm sugar aka Jaggery aka Gur is an unrefined sugar used in India and many other southeast Asian countries. It can be made from a various variety of palm tree and is a renewable source of sugar! Palm sugar syrup is used as a sweetener in Malaysia and I was inspired to make a warm […]
Cardamom and Coffee Chocolate Tart
One of my biggest tips when it comes to making desserts, especially mithai, is to add salt! Salt helps balance out sweetness, makes spices and flavorings pop, and helps dark chocolate taste less bitter. In this tart, I use salt in both the crust and the filling to really deepen the flavor and cut the […]
Iced Dirty Chai Espresso
Ok- so being a mom means you need lots of caffeine. Usually I stick to masala chai, the go-to caffeinated beverage for Indians, but I seem to need some more oomph lately. Maybe it’s because I haven’t slept for more than 3 hours at a time. I think it’s time I graduated to espresso and skip […]
Gift Guide: Kitchen Diva
1. 7-Piece Mixing and Prep Bowl Set from Cake Boss – $34.99 This adorable and colorful melamine set is the perfect gift for the budding baker. Plus their super easy to clean and nothing sticks to these bowls which means more cookies and less dough stuck to the bowl! 2. Baking Tools Kitchen Towel […]
Pumpkin Spice Latte Fudge
Last night my friend had a holiday party and she asked me to make a few desserts for her. I wanted to make something seasonal, especially now that pumpkin spice season is ending soon. I saw on Pinterest that you could make fudge with condensed milk and a bag of chocolate chips. It seemed easy […]