By Za on Apr 4, 2010 in Desserts, Featured, Food, Other Yummy Stuff | 2 Comments
Let me first say that I have never baked a pie in my life till I came across this pie crust recipe. And if you give credit to beginner’s luck that my pie crust turned out unexpectedly well first time round, it has been well if not excellent (hmm..not so modest eh?) ever since. So [...]
By Za on Mar 29, 2010 in Desserts, Featured, Food | 2 Comments
For as long as I can remember, pineapple tarts are a signature for Eid. It’s almost a must in most houses celebrating Eid to either bake these tarts or buy them off the shelf or place an order from someone who bake these by request. There’s always a buzz about where to get the best [...]
By Za on Mar 4, 2010 in Desserts, Featured, Food | 0 Comments
I’m usually on the ball and know if I need to stock up but lately, I have been lagging. Maybe it’s a subtle sign of aging. But I’d rather believe that it’s because I’ve been preoccupied with the kids. First, and foremost, there’s been quite a lot to do getting the kids prepared for their [...]
By Za on Jan 3, 2010 in Desserts, Featured, Food | 2 Comments
Remember the Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake? Well, I still have another cup or two of fresh cranberries in the fridge. It’s the last batch and the situation has just turned critical. A few more days of neglect and they’ll be turning their red faces black. It is definitely time to look for another winner recipe to [...]
By Za on Dec 11, 2009 in Desserts, Featured, Food | 4 Comments
Cranberries. I think berries are such great finger fruits. Wash and pop ‘em in your mouth. But cranberries are different. I got my first eye popping taste of the tart-ish sour-ish bitter-ish tasting fresh cranberries when hubby bought a bag of them. We were discussing the benefits of cranberries for women - especially women - [...]