The Menu Coconut Salmon with Soba Noodles They met at a small Japanese restaurant on an unassuming street in New York City. It was her choice. It was her favorite cuisine, which happened to be associated with the only brief, fond memories of her father she had. It was also her preferred place to find … More The Menu – Coconut Salmon with Soba Noodles
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
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
“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
Nutella. So good. There is nothing that needs to be improved. One of my favourite go to treats is just to spread some Nutella on a biscuit. Simple, easy and delicious. For some reason, there were signs to make Nutella everywhere today – starting with a recipe popping up on the internet and ending with my … More Nutella
Eating With Ayla 