The First Day Tres Leches Cake It happened. After so many months of waiting and diligently (and sometimes not so diligently) applying for jobs, the offer came. And then suddenly all the free time she had and despised, seemed so precious. It was a classic case of the “grass is always greener on the other … More The First Day – Tres Leches Cake
The Break Tomato Cheese Focaccia Today was a pretty monumental day. I can’t even be sure as to how it happened, other than assuming my brain wires got crossed and decided to change my personality for a day. As usual, I got to work at 8:57 am – never a minute early or late. Made … More The Break – Tomato Cheese Focaccia
Part 5 – The Final Resolution Candied Walnut Chocolate Tart After leaving their father dejected and embarrassed with their childish behavior as fully independent and adult women, Sybil and Sydney remained quiet on the ride back home. Making sure not to provoke them, Sasha also drove in silence back to their house. Once they walked … More Part 5 – The Final Resolution – Candied Walnut Chocolate Tart
Part 2 – Family History Roasted Beetroot and Zucchini Salad It would be hard to express when, or even how the animosity between the twins grew. The parents were ever loving and supportive. Constantly trying to bring the two together as babies and toddlers, demonstrating how they should love each other. Once Sasha was born, … More Part 2 – Family History – Roasted Beetroot and Zucchini Salad
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 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
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
“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
I love Spanish food and their whole idea of tapas. It’s a great idea to have little bites of food instead of getting full on main dishes. Often when I go to restaurant, I want to order 5-10 items, but I can’t because that’s unreasonable (Sigh. If only it was possible). However, in Spanish restaurants … More Paella
Eating With Ayla 