Chai Truffles

Chai Truffles

  I never really understood the addiction to chai that most Indian parents have until I became a parent myself. I totally get it. It’s comforting and keeps you awake and ready for the day. Chai was my inspiration for  truffle number 2 from my chocolate box I sent to my husband’s cousin’s wedding party. […]

Coconut Burfi Truffles

Coconut Burfi Truffles

  I got into candy-making and baking pretty early on in high school. The moment I found out I could make my own chocolate, I started making it for every event possible. Christmas, bake sales, birthdays, any excuse to make chocolates. There is this satisfying feeling you get when you pop a truffle out of […]

Spicy Veggie Sushi Bowl

Veggie Sushi Bowl

Last night’s bibimbap challenge on MasterChef had me drooling for a rice bowl! I didn’t have the time or patience to wait for my rice to crisp up, I took the inspiration and made a delicious spicy sushi bowl!  I just got back from a 3 week-long trip to Austin and Charlotte (posts to come soon!) and […]

Tofu Banh Mi

Tofu Banh Mi

I’m officially a San Franciscan. I can no longer stand weather about 75 degrees. I melt. I’m still in Charlotte, North Carolina visiting family and it is HOT! My daughter has also become acclimated to chilly SF summers and screams bloody murder when I try to take her outside. This has led me to being indoors […]

Chocolate chai magic cake

Chocolate Chai Magic Cake

Sometimes I scroll through Pinterest and think to myself – that can’t be real. I’ve seen magic cake recipes all over Pinterest lately and curiosity got the best of me. Three layers in one cake wit one batter?! It sounded like it was super easy, but maybe some technique is involved that might make it […]

Mini Brownie Cheesecake Bites

Mini Brownie Cheesecake Bites

  I haven’t been getting much sleep lately. Mostly because I have to wake up every 3-4 hours to feed baby, but also because I’ve been dreaming about food a lot. I thought cravings ended with pregnancy, but they are back and even stronger! The only difference is before I didn’t have much space in […]