July 26, 2020

Summer Picnic

We had a lovely summer picnic at the Beaches, care of Suresh Doss. The picnic featured delicious South Indian dishes, many which were new to us.

Clementine loved the tiffan box from Anitha’s Homestyle Kitchen. Her favourite appetizer from the box was the masala vada (fried fritters with chana dal, onions, and herbs).

The main dishes were prepared by Minerva Tiffins. This sambar idil (savoury rice cake in lentil soup with peanut sauce and spices) was very filling.

The other mains included puri bhaji (friend bread) and pongal (rice and lentils).

We had mango lassi shortly thereafter. It was so delicious, we finished the whole thing before taking a photo.

Clementine really liked that the dessert was monster size. It was served in a small clay pot, which we were able to take home with the tiffin box.

We are now back home with happy tummies. Suresh will be hosting other picnics this summer. Sign up for his newsletter on his website for more details.

July 18, 2020

Trev Inspired Snack

We found this snack at the grocery store and instantly thought of our honey bear, Trev! The happy face and Trev are both smiling, both looking in the same direction, and both yummy! Trev is happy to report the cookies are indeed tasty. Have a great Saturday, everyone!

July 13, 2020

Spencer, the Cake Tester

I baked two cakes, a chocolate olive oil cake and a lemon polenta cake, and asked Spencer to taste test. He preferred the lemon polenta cake. To be honest, I must agree with him, though the chocolate olive oil cake was still very good.


I will keep both recipes in my toolkit since they were fairly simple. Would love to hear what other peeps have been baking these days!