DELICIOUSLY D - the desserts and drinks blog

Decadent Prize-Winning Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese frosting

noreply@blogger.com (The RA) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:32:00 +0000

By all that is Holy!....that is one really sinful cupcake. A couple of days ago, there was a baking contest held by the women's club that Rekha's mom was a prominent member of. It is held every year, and this year Rekha's mom was barred from entering the contest. She was pretty miffed that she wasn't allowed to take part in a competition, that too a baking competition, by her friends none the...

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Banana Cake topped with delicious Cream Cheese Frosting

noreply@blogger.com (The RA) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:40:00 +0000

There are a lot of bananas at Rekha's house. Quite a lot. I thought the people of the house were paranoid about potassium deficiency, or worse, maybe they got some pet monkeys. If there were monkeys, then my presence at her house would have gotten a lot scarce, cos' I hate monkeys. Well, not exactly hate, just that I prefer them in their natural habitats. Then maybe somebody's getting married,...

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Frosting a decadent Cream Cheese trail

noreply@blogger.com (The RA) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:51:00 +0000

Now look here, we all know the real reason why cupcakes are so maddeningly popular, don't we ? By themselves, as delicious as they are, them Cupcakes would never have reached such iconic levels as they do now. For all their yummy-ness, Cupcakes are basically delectable utensils for eating frosting, particularly when it comes to certain cupcake "flavors" like a red velvet. By the way, if you want...

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6 nozzles for the icing beginner. Thats all you need.

noreply@blogger.com (The RA) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:24:00 +0000

The quality and type of icing nozzles that you use has the most direct impact on your baked treats. Poor nozzles give poor results. Yeah! big shocker there! Metal nozzles and screws are recommended, they are the most popularly used ones, but many also use the ones made of plastic with no complaints. However, if you are not the hobbyist type and more of a serious baker, then you'll find that high...

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How to make a Paper Icing bag ridiculously easily ?

noreply@blogger.com (The RA) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:17:00 +0000

For anyone undertaking cake decoration, before anything, you must learn to make an icing bag. Also called as pastry bags, they are what you fill with your choice of icing for your cake or pastry decoration and topping. They are especially ideal when decorating a cake with many colors. As with most things nowadays, you can buy ready-made icing/pastry bags, but again as with most things nowadays,...

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The Venkataramana Boli and Sweet Stall gives you heaven, one bite at a time

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:40:00 +0000

Its the good times in Chennai, really. At least for the quintessential sweet tooth. In recent times, Chennai has enjoyed the launch of quite a few businesses dedicated to all that is sweet and sinful. To name a few, places like Ecstasy, French Loaf, La Boulangerie, the Cake Shop etc are fast becoming the places to go to if you like it a bit upscale and desperately want to satisfy that craving for...

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Snickers get Charged. Why God? Why?

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:42:00 +0000

I've eaten a lot of candy to date, quite regularly in fact, and I don't plan on changing the status quo. All kinds of candy - sugar boiled, caramel, hard candy, everyday candy bars, nougat filled, fruit & nut, energy bars, white chocolate, dark chocolate, high couture, whatever. You name it, and I would have eaten it at some point or the other. But till now, and I say this without any doubt...

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I surrender to the Strudel

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:41:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of watching 'The Illusionist' yesterday. I must say, it was one of the finest movies that I have ever seen. However, this post isn't about the Illusionist, rather about one of the things shown in the movie. In the early stages of the movie, one morning, the protagonist walks into a restaurant to meet his agent/manager after a particularly sellout show the previous night. When...

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I'll fight the Gods for Pootharekulu

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:36:00 +0000

Rekha just came back from Hyderabad, after being gone for a very long 2 week vacation. I was very happy to see her yesterday at her house, I had been waiting for her return, no, scratch that! I had been lusting for her return. No, not because she is absolutely fucking beautiful, that she is, I tell you. I believe that she can make even God follow her around like a lovesick puppy. By all that is...

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Mousse au Chocolat, what do I say? WOW!

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:56:00 +0000

You've got to hand it to the French. Not only do they have one of the most salivating cuisines, they have a way of making the most down to earth delicacies sound like the most wonderful things on earth. Its almost as if they are doing you a favor by letting you enjoy the food of the french. I daresay, the entire french cuisine owes a great part of its almost mythic status to the way the dishes...

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Falernum, nectar of the tiki gods

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:24:00 +0000

Recently, a very beautiful friend got married and whisked off to Barbados on her honeymoon. She came back a couple of days ago and immediately launched into a spiel of how great the honeymoon was, how romantic it was, the food, the sun, the sand, the beaches and on and on. Normally I would stop people before they launch into any kind of long winded soliloquys, but since she was still in her post...

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6 Simple DIY Frozen Treats to chill you right up

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:24:00 +0000

You know, this whole inflation rise is really bothering a lot of people. At first it looked like things will return to normal soon, but now it seems that people are beginning to adjust and save accordingly. People are coming up with innovative ideas that help them to continue enjoying their treats, yet enabling them to save their hard earned money. I've always loved desserts, in fact sometimes...

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The Great Indian Flat Bread Trail: Potato Parathas

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:32:00 +0000

Paratha Variant: Potato Parantha Parathas are sometimes stuffed with herbed potatoes, shredded radishes and cauliflower with its water squeezed out, peas and sometimes even sugar (though I don't like sugar parathas that much, hyperactive little tots will love them) or dried fruit pastes. Cut into wedges, they are excellent finger foods for parties. Allow 1-2 per person, depending on the size of...

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The Great Indian Flat Bread Trail: Parathas

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:07:00 +0000

I actually like Parathas more than Chapatis, they have a flaky, oily texture and are comparably more elaborate to cook. Not to mention Parathas are a bit more heavy on the palate than your usual everyday Rotis or Chapatis. Being slathered with Ghee and Oil, what else do you expect? The dough is flattened, rolled out and brushed with ghee or oil, folded, and brushed with ghee or oil again, and...

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The Great Indian Flat Bread Trail: Rotis/Chapatis

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:54:00 +0000

I don't go for many days without a Roti or Chapati. In fact, I have Chapatis for dinner almost everyday. Don't get confused with the names, Roti & Chapati are one and the same, just called depending on who cooks 'em and eats 'em. Once you get a taste of these unleavened, unsalted simple breads, you are hooked. This is simple, fast, unpretentious home cooking that is very satisfying, healthy...

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The Handpresso: Instant Premium Espresso, anywhere, anytime

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:09:00 +0000

Most of the time, though we find it to be every time, the coffee you get on the road tastes like creek mud. But what other choice do you have? Well, you now have the Handpresso to take along on the go. This $140 fancy pint sized Coffee Maker(Espresso) is your own portable manual espresso maker that'll press out some surprisingly good brew in no time flat. It works pretty much exactly like you...

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The Great Indian Flat Bread Trail: Making the Dough

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:35:00 +0000

I probably shouldn't be telling this in a public medium like a Food & Drink blog, but when has that stopped me? Kneading dough seems like a mundane chore, but I have always found it somewhat sensual. You don't get what I'm hollering about? Well, take some flour, water. Get your girlfriend or boyfriend to help you with the dough kneading. Place both your and your girlfriend's hands into the...

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The Great Indian Flat Bread Trail: Tools required

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:50:00 +0000

You don't need much equipment to make Indian Breads, any Indian Flat Bread. Just get together a few simple tools, and there you are, all ready to dole out just about every kind of Indian Bread there is. Tools required for making Indian Flatbreads ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cast Iron concave griddle 8-12 inches diameter...

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Crunchy Murukkus make the best snack

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:07:00 +0000

I have always had a grave weakness for Murukkus. Whatever I may be doing, if I see a Murukku within my sights, I drop everything to grab 'em and crunch 'em in my mouth. For those who are ignorant of this God given snack, Murukkus or Murukulus are a crispy-savory south Indian savory snack, made of finely ground rice-dal flour, made into a thick paste and deep fried in hot, sizzling oil. Murukkus...

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The Great Indian Flat Bread Trail: A Primer

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:07:00 +0000

A flatbread is a simple bread made from flattened dough. Many flat breads are unleavened - made without yeast or sourdough culture. They can range from one millimeter to a few centimeters thick. Flatbreads were already known in Ancient Egypt and Sumer, but when the Indian Subcontinent woke up to its taste and aroma, the crispy-chewey Flat Bread became a hot staple of Indian Cuisine quicker than...

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Single Person Cooker is for the masses

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0000

You've really got to give a standing ovation. A long, loud, ovation standing on your two legs. There has been a lot of talk going on about the great outpouring of gadgets for the demanding foodie-cook. I agree, hundreds of new products are launched every day, but I also stop to think, "Yeah! They are fancy, but are they really useful?". Among all this hype and hoopla, comes a kitchen product...

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Brownie Cognac Martini

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:41:00 +0000

I'm sure James Bond has never tasted this martini variant, but he'll fall for it anyway. It doesn't have to be Valentine's Day to enjoy chocolate deliciousness. In fact, I am pretty sure that the very concept of Valentine's day was created by the top Chocolatiers back in the day just so that the wacky souls in love will swoon over the person of their fancy and also their chocolates. That may...

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Iced Mocha , Quick, like that!

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:28:00 +0000

The Dog days of summer are coming, and it is time to bring out everything you can to stave off the heat. There are a lot of fruits or cold drinks you can make to keep yourself cool, but my favorite weapon against the heat is Cold Coffee, more specifically, Iced Mocha. When it comes to keeping yourself cool when it is hot enough to bake cookies in the open, there is nothing like a tall glass of...

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F-Cup Cookie increases your Breast size, What the?

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:15:00 +0000

What the heck? Seriously, I mean...what the heck? I have seen many scams, and there are no shortage of people in the midst of it, whether they are the ones making them up or the ones falling for them. Food is a great source for these hustlers, there are innumerable number of food products that make some really absurd claims. But for the love of the person supposedly sitting up in heaven and...

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Chapathi Chips with Spinach Chutney: Great Tango

noreply@blogger.com (RA) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:50:00 +0000

Indian cooking is synonymous with chutneys, to us chutneys are as indispensable as sauce is to spaghetti. For the benefit of those in the dark, chutneys are sort of like condiments that accompany foods such as chappatis, parathas, samosas, dosas etc. Chutneys, as a whole are similar to popular dips like the Latin American Salsa, or the European Relish. There are a million different kinds of...

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