Mango Coconut Panna Cotta and Cafe Campagne

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Filed Under Belltown, Breakfast/Brunch, Coconut, Desserts, Diary, French, Mango | 23 Comments

Finally it is summer in Seattle! I don’t think anyone else enjoys summer as much as us Seattleites. We have learned to fully appreciate the few sunny days we get every year. The streets are so lively these days, it is so much fun to go out into the city and get lost in the crowd. A friend and I had a fabulous Parisian style Sunday today. We started with brunch at Cafe Campagne, followed by a waterfront stroll and […]

Pistachio Flan and Self Reflections

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Filed Under Desserts, Diary, Eggs, Nuts, Spanish | 46 Comments

Some people asked me about my training, I can’t really get into details because it was a work related event. It was a grueling four days of Experiential Learning. If you are not familiar with the concept, check it out here.
It is a very effective method for learning; even though things may not hit you then and there, eventually you will get some insights. I’ve been getting some epiphanies over the weekend when I reflect on the course, some of […]

Jackfruit Yogurt Panna Cotta with Blueberry Coulis

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Filed Under Berries, Desserts, Diary, Jackfruit, Misc, Recipes | 35 Comments

Do you think the name is a little too long? I actually wanted to call this post Cardamom infused Jackfruit Yogurt Panna Cotta with Blueberry Coulis and Jackfruit Puree… but it looked just a tad too long. I like naming my posts with the names of the major ingredients, since that improves the search engine visibility. Yes, it is fun to come up with clever names for a dish, I could’ve called this dish Jackotta, but until I get my own cooking show and make Jackotta […]

Semiya Payasam -My Shade of White

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Filed Under Desserts, Diary, India - Kerala, Recipes | 29 Comments

I’ve been doing a much needed spring cleaning this whole weekend, getting the condo ready for my parents’ visit. They will be spending the summer with us, my mom will be taking over the kitchen for three months, so I decided to organize my pantry and kitchen to make things easier for her to find. When we traded in the luxury of the chef’s kitchen with infinite cabinet space and walk-in pantry for the city life and ocean view, we got stuck with […]

Crunchy Granola Breakfast Bowl

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

Filed Under Berries, Breakfast and Brunch, Diary, Recipes | 18 Comments

Thanks to this month’s Weekend Breakfast Blogging theme of Summer Fruits, I realized how easy and simple it is to make a healthy breakfast. This crunchy bowl was yummy and delicious and took just minutes to assemble.

Ingredients

2 cups granola
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup sliced bananas
2 cups plain fat free yogurt
2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tbsp sliced almonds
2 tbsp seedless raisins

Method
This is a slightly complicated process, follow the instructions carefully! Mix yogurt and honey in a bowl, add the rest of the […]

Forbidden Rice Pudding

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

Filed Under Desserts, Diary, Mango, Recipes, Rice | 37 Comments

Don’t let the name confuse you, it is not a forbidden pudding, it is a pudding made of Forbidden rice. I picked up this rice from the Asian store, just because I was intrigued by the name. Also because the packet had the following description:
Legend tells us that Forbidden rice was once grown exclusively for the Emperors of China to enrich their health and ensure their longevity.

So that’s where the name came from, it was reserved for the Emperors. Well, […]

Orange Panna Cotta

Friday, April 27th, 2007

Filed Under Desserts, Diary, Oranges and Kumquats, Recipes | 26 Comments

Panna Cotta means Cooked Cream in Italian. This is one of the easiest desserts to make; simmer some cream and sugar, add gelatin and cool to form the most deliciously simple creamy dessert. This is also a very versatile dessert; add spices like vanilla bean, cardamom, cinnamon or ginger to the cream to make it more exotic. Another variation is to mix pureed fruits or juices directly into the cream to make a fruit flavored Panna Cotta. Panna Cotta goes nicely with […]