Author. Book lover. Cat person. Napper.
Here's another cluster of quotables from some of the novels and poetry collections I've been enjoying recently. I hope you enjoy them too. A :) On Book People: "I never had a book get angry or yell at me, never had a book show disappointment in me or consider me stupid because I didn't... Continue Reading →
Hi Everyone, I hope September is treating you well, so far. It's been a while since I've posted a new audio excerpt of "The Escape Artist," so here is Chapter 3 if you fancy a listen. This is the chapter I've been reading at events and it seems to be well-received, in part I... Continue Reading →
As a reader, there's nothing more joyous than finding a beautifully written sentence or passage, one that lingers, enlightens, unsettles - makes you want to dog-ear a page, or reach for a pen to underline it or add your own impressions to the margin. Here are some book quotes that I've been living with for... Continue Reading →
Alas, the last weekend of the summer is upon us. Sigh.In celebration of the Labour Day long weekend, I decided to whip up a batch of summery cupcakes.Nothing quite says summer to me like the taste of mango. For this recipe, I used mango puree in the batter as well as in the icing. To... 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 →
These cupcakes are light and citrusy and taste like summer! For those of you that aren't familiar with lassi, it's a yogurt-based drink that is popular in South Asian countries like India and Pakistan. It can be made savory by adding warm spices like cumin or sweet by adding fruit. Mango lassi is a personal... Continue Reading →
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