pinchof_foodcrush

 The weather is cool outside. For Mumbai it is the best winter can get 😈, so we are enjoying the winter food. There seems to be no end to this corona saga....again many places going back on lockdown, borders being sealed, new strains coming up, new quarantine rules being forced...really don't know what the nature is up to. Whatever it is, it's quite scary and we are all going to value a whole lot of things we have been taking for granted for so long. Hope it ends with this lesson for all. With Christmas almost there, had been thinking to start baking the stuff. Baguettes were on my list, but the recipe ingredients are so simple that I was dreading baking it. "Actually its the baker's skills which make more of a difference in this" - that's what the recipe footnote said.  My personal experience is most of the breads with oil, butter and eggs take care of themselves.... 😆 So, finally I thought of going ahead and baked it last week. 😓It was a super failure wit...

Was keeping a little busy. With the monstrous situation outside, baffling us every now and then - I am slightly confused. However my relaxed cooking and baking keeps me going and happy. I had planned a lavish cake for my daughters birthday which was on 28th November. But then seeing how they both freak out on the market bought cake I dropped the idea....😆. Made a simple vanilla cake and ordered some chocolate cake. Cooked loads of non veg stuff that she loves.  Are we going to get this kind of family quality time again....that I don't know - but I am trying to make best out of it!! 😈 So one side we all are fighting covid battle, on the other side going out and spending times with your people is not only a breather - but also teaching us the importance of staying connected. Praying for everyone’s healthy n happy Dec 2020...☺️ Recently tried this recipe -  some variation in risotto. Try it - if you love aubergine/eggplants. Jasmine rice - 150 gms Water - 2 cups (adjust it acco...