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We grapple with love a lot, don't we? What is it? How do you know when you've found it? How do you keep it? How do you communicate it? In a song? A look? A story? A cake? A friend of mine recently told me about love languages. The concept is based on a book... Continue Reading →
Happy Leap Day, everybody! The sun is shining and I woke up happy that one more day stands between us and March! Say it with me: spring in just three weeks!!! Clearly, this calls for celebration, which for me is synonymous with chocolate. Black Bean Brownies have been on my baking to-do list for years... Continue Reading →
I did it. I made soufflé! And it wasn't as big a deal as I thought it would be. Being a novice, I went to the master and followed Ms. Martha's recipe. Here it is if you'd like to have a peek: http://www.marthastewart.com/356052/individual-chocolate-souffles This recipe makes four mini soufflés, for those of you who are... Continue Reading →
Today I'm sharing with you the dessert that I made for Christmas. What I love about this recipe is that everyone gets their own little cake to feast on. Also, since the portions are smaller, they end up being the perfect sweet finish to follow a sumptuous holiday dinner. The chocolate cakes are drizzled with... Continue Reading →
There's only a couple of days until Christmas which means I'm up to my elbows in treat-making. Today I'm sharing a fun and easy (and tasty!) nibble that can be put together without too much fuss, but it also looks great. Here's what you'll need: -Semi-sweet chocolate chips -White chocolate chips -Candy canes -A bag... Continue Reading →
I made these cupcakes for my little nephew, Kiran, who recently turned five. My little guy loves chocolate, so I baked up a batch of classic chocolate cupcakes topped with ganache. Ganache may sound fancy and intimidating, but in all honesty, it's easier to whip up than traditional icings. I decorated the cupcakes with... Continue Reading →
I’m always looking for ways to spice up traditional baking recipes. This brownie recipe is sumptuous and a tad caliente. The nod to Mexican chocolate comes from the cinnamon and cayenne pepper in the batter. For those that a bit hesitant, trust me, the flavour combination is fantastic. The Aztecs—the inventors of chocolate—knew what they... Continue Reading →
Anita Kushwaha, Author 