Juju Cake from East Africa

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

This is my second time participating in the International Food Challenge group that was created to explore the cuisines of the world, as well as the heritage of those country. A monthly host picks a part of the world and shares with us a few of the local recipes...

Pistachio Syrup and Cake

Dessert Recipes, Drink recipes, Exotic World Recipes

In Britney Spears’ famous words: Oops!… I Did It Again! I always forget to take note in my agenda the date of my blog’s anniversary and I get a flash a couple of days, if not a week, later. So here we are, a belated celebratory post. On June 14th...

Bridesmaids: Food ‘n Flix Roundup

Events, Recipes from food films and TV

At the beginning of this month, I announced that I would be hosting Food ‘n Flix with my chosen movie Bridesmaids. I love all the groups I am part of but I have to say there is a level of exchange with this group I just don’t get with others. Not only...

Mother’s Day Brunch and Creamy Lentil Salad

Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Drink recipes, Salad and Soup Recipes

I hope all the mothers out there enjoyed a wonderful Happy Mother’s Day this past weekend. I always have my parents over that day. We used to do it in the evening but this was our 3rd year with an earlier brunch format which I love. Instead of serving the plates...

Meals in a Mug: Pesto Chicken Couscous and Double Lemon Cake

Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Cookbooks, Dessert Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Reviews

Yep it’s time to get that microwave working again for actual cooking and not just reheating. Whether you’re dining solo or you’re pressed for time, the 250 Best Meals in a Mug cookbook is the perfect solution. And if you’re living in a dorm,...