One Fate Filled Afternoon Chicken Meatballs It all happened so fast. One minute I was strolling into a store, merely as a time pass, and the next – I walked out with a cat. It wasn’t even a pet store. I got tired of waiting for my perpetually indecisive brother to make a decision on … More One Fate Filled Afternoon – Chicken Meatballs
The Trawler Basil Prawn Stir Fry The harbour was frantic so early in the morning; a rapid change from the relative peace that had taken over the last month. As she stepped onto the bridge, she took a second to take in the hurried scene in front of her. Dawn was just breaking from the … More The Trawler – Basil Prawn Stir Fry
The Bakery Triple Layer Decadent Brownies Sometimes I’m so clumsy, I surprise myself. I’ll be walking down the street, see an object on the floor and think: Just keep a foot’s distance from it and you’ll be good. Yet somehow, despite this very active warning in my head, I’ve managed to trip over the said … More The Bakery Triple Layer Decadent – Brownies
One Flew Under the Chicken’s Coop Buttermilk Fried Chicken Have you ever looked a chicken straight in the eyes? While you’re lying in the mud in the backyard of someone’s house that you shouldn’t be in. In a situation that had absolutely nothing to do with you. Well, don’t do it; the eyes are just … More One Flew Under the Chicken’s Coop -Buttermilk Fried Chicken
The Betrayal Pierogi Recipe Opening my front door, I realized it’s pouring down with rain and I had no idea. Didn’t even hear a thing. Crap, I muttered to myself, as I braced myself and sprinted towards the car, jumping straight in. Shaking the rain off my hair and bag, I put on a big … More The Betrayal – Pierogi with a Twist
The Competition Here I am, the day I’ve been waiting for, all that hard work and preparation culminating in one afternoon. I woke up early to meditate and stretch. Clear the mind, focus the body, make myself limber for any movement that may be necessary. I look at myself in the mirror, lightly jogging … More The Competition – Scallion and Coriander Pancakes
The Great Hope Her eyes quickly opened, instinctively knowing it was 7:30 am, despite the fact the curtains were pulled down, blocking out the idea of any sunlight pouring through. The clanging noise began, her own personal alarm clock that she never had to set. Yet to figure out what caused this sound which came … More The Great Hope – Every Day Scones
“Hey! Want to join the Mexican Student Group?” Wow, very inclusive group, but maybe later. Of course, instead of saying this outloud, I awkwardly wave, smile and nod as I quickly walk away. My solemn oath (to myself) to become a more confident human being in university is never going to happen. – – – … More A Case of Mistaken Identity – Desi Enchiladas
The first post after a long hiatus, featuring my new concept. Short story with a recipe. Enjoy! The Great Escape Masala Chai Alfajores “Okay, if you could move anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?” Farah wriggled herself further into the heap of pillows strewn on the ground, getting herself as intensely … More The Great Escape – Masala Chai Alfajores
Somehow, over the years, my friends and I have developed using the word muffin as a term of endearment. Not sure how it started, but it’s so strongly in my vocabulary now that I even refer to my cat as muffin. It works because who doesn’t love a muffin! Perfect for breakfast, snacks, taking it … More Oatmeal Muffins
Eating With Ayla 