Gratitude Macarons For Seniors – Cheesecake & Dark Chocolate Ganache Macarons

Cheesecake & Dark Chocolate Ganache Macarons, my senior gratitude macarons. Aug 21 is World Senior Citizen’s Day! Of all the causes I have volunteered or fundraised for, senior care and children’s cancer has been closest to my heart, perhaps because of my personal encounters. I have seen my grandparents and what isolation can do to our … Continue Reading

Oreo Macarons

Oreo Macarons are something that is my personal favorite. As you know, I have been quite a a macaron pro by now. I have been making about 150 macarons a week lately. Yes, that’s a lot of baking and the summer of 2020 shall forever be known as the summer that got me started on … Continue Reading

DIY Relaxing Backyard Reading Nook

About a little more than a year back we built our backyard. It’s completely conceptualized by my parents. Of course, my mom (especially)discusses everything with me, so I get to give my inputs from a very young age. And our fantastic house contractor helped build it. And now our backyard is our special place. During … Continue Reading

Easy Cornmeal Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting & Strawberries

I love Corn Bread! And a Cornmeal Cake was on my list of things to try for the longest time. Now the thing with Cornmeal cake is, it by itself, may not be sufficient sometimes. You need to accessorize it if you may ask. When I make cornbread I always make a compound butter to … Continue Reading

The French Cookie Box – For My Mom

  The French Cookie Box. Mother’s Day is around the corner and what better than surprising your Mom with a gorgeous box filled with homemade cookies. My mom loves French pastries and desserts, so all the more reason to make it for my mom. With the lockdown, we are not able to do much. So, … Continue Reading

Sable Breton – French Butter Cookies

There cannot be anything more classic than Sable Breton or a French Butter Cookie. I have a huge fascination for French desserts and one of the first cookies I have ever tried or baked in my life are these Sable Bretons. They are so easy and delicious that probably someone in elementary school can also … Continue Reading

French Palmier Cookies

Palmier in French means Palm Tree leaf and I guess the shape somehow resembles that! It is one of my favorite cookies!! Flaky puff pastry, baked to perfection, with cinnamon sugar. When I was little, I used to call Palmier Cookies butterfly cookies because to me they looked like butterflies!! Palmier cookies, said to have … Continue Reading

French Macarons

French Macarons! Last week sometime I asked Mom if I could try to make French Macarons, to which she replied, “No, Macarons are a tough cookie to crack! I suggest you try something easier”. But, I so wanted to try making them. So on Saturday, while mom and dad were busy watching a movie, I … Continue Reading

Potato and Cheese Tart

This Potato and Cheese tart is something I absolutely love. Please don’t judge me, but what’s not to love, a smooth melt-in-your mouth crust, buttery potatoes and cheese! That’s a winning combination all the way and I doubt anyone would hate it. There’s something I love about our home. Every meal is a celebration. My … Continue Reading

Spring Peach Cookies

    I got these Peach Cookies right after my second attempt. These were the prettiest cookies I’ve seen on the internet in a while. Basically, they are sandwiched cookies which are beautifully colored and coated with granulated sugar. They are delicious and just uplifts your spring tablescape. By the way, I love spring tablescapes … Continue Reading