I realize the pumpkin season is over, but Indonesia happens to produce beautiful gourds all year long. Every time I go to the supermarket I am overwhelmed by the variety and size of the different pumpkins and I try to buy a different one every time. Although squashes are not really produced here the local … Continue reading
The holidays were the perfect time to give new recipes a shot. I tried to make bread, and failed. I roasted a Turkey for Thanksgiving, and it came out flavorful and moist. I made a blue margarita for a baby shower, and it was delish. Amongst all the new recipes I tried I found a … Continue reading
I’ve never been a big fan of Mexican Desserts. Sure, give me some flan and I’ll eat it but I do like chocolate best. However, being overseas has ignited a new part of me that just craves real Mexican food and is eager to try to make and enjoy Mexican fare. My latest attempt at … Continue reading
I know it’s been a while since I posted any recipes. I haven’t really had much time to experiment lately but last week I ventured into the world of French baking and it was a disaster! Or so it seemed, not because Evan tried to eat every piece of chocolate I was putting on the … Continue reading
As the very loyal Mexican I am, I like to cook with Tequila. I’ve made tequila chicken and pasta and usually marinate steaks in a bit of Tequila. However, I had never tried to use tequila on sweet desserts. With the Cinco de Mayo craze I was able to find many different varieties of tequila … Continue reading
Well, not really a galore, but two no-fail cupcake recipes that have been lifesavers since buying packaged cake mixes is a costly and often impossible task here in Jakarta. First. A very simple and delicious Chocolate Cake. Bob Sykes Bar Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Cake Yields about 30 cupcakes or a two-tier 9” cake Ingredients … Continue reading
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