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Idli Recipe~Soft & Fluffy~Stuffed with Cheese

Idli Recipe~Soft & Fluffy~Stuffed with Cheese

An idli is a soft & fluffy steamed cake consumed as a staple in south India. One usually eats it as an accompaniment to sambar, a spicy soup made with toor dal (pigeon peas) and vegetables. Coconut chutney makes an appearance too. Interestingly, much of Read more…

Kimchi – An Easy Recipe for Kimchi Virgins

Kimchi – An Easy Recipe for Kimchi Virgins

”KIMCHI!” Have you ever eaten it? Maybe you’ve never even heard of it. If you haven’t, think pickled cabbage that’s often mixed with other vegetables. And did you know it’s the national dish of Korea? What is Kimchi? Maybe you’ve seen it in Asian grocery Read more…

Masala Chai Recipe Made From Scratch

Masala Chai Recipe Made From Scratch

Masala chai sounds fancy, doesn’t it? Well it’s not. In fact you can easily make it from scratch because the recipe is nothing more than a cup of tea brewed in water that you simmer with a few sweet spices. Brightened with fresh ginger and Read more…

Sugar Cream Pie~A Vintage Recipe

Sugar Cream Pie~A Vintage Recipe

Ever heard of sugar cream pie? If you’re a fan of vintage recipes, maybe you have. This is one that mostly uses cream (not a typical money saver for the Depression era), but I know most versions use milk instead. Considering you don’t use eggs, Read more…

Vegan Mayonnaise – Aquafaba Mayo

Vegan Mayonnaise – Aquafaba Mayo

Even if you don’t follow a vegan diet, it never hurts to eat less meat products—especially when it’s something that is a potential base for other creations.  I am thinking about vegan mayonnaise—that irresistible condiment that is the starter for so many spreads, dressings and Read more…

Soft Pretzels

Soft Pretzels

Making your own soft pretzels is not only easy, it’s fun too! And making pretzel dogs is even more fun. If you’ve made any yeast leavened bread before, then making the dough for these pretzels should be a snap. How Do You Make Soft Pretzel Read more…

Black & White Cookies ~ NYC Bakeshop Delight

Black & White Cookies ~ NYC Bakeshop Delight

Black & white cookies are simple and fun make. They are a NYC bakeshop delight, and if you want to read about its origins you can do so by clicking here. They start with cake flour, double sifted with baking powder and salt. If you Read more…

Homemade Cola – Using Ginger Bug!

Homemade Cola – Using Ginger Bug!

YumSince I first featured a glimpse of my homemade cola in a past video, a lot of you have been asking for the recipe. Well, sharing is caring! Here is a homemade cola recipe lacto fermented with a ginger bug that emulates the real thing quite Read more…

Strawberry Jam – The Old Fashioned Way

Strawberry Jam – The Old Fashioned Way

Because we’re in the peak of strawberry season, I want to share with you my favourite recipe for strawberry jam. Old fashioned guy I am, I do this using the water canner method. I do this with peaches too—see how I do that here! Prepare Read more…

Restaurant Style Oven Fries

Restaurant Style Oven Fries

This method for making fries in the oven works so well, your Russets may never take a swim in your deep fryer again! What Kind of Potatoes Do I Use For Oven Fries? Start with either Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. Normally the former is Read more…