October 2011

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{Happy Halloween} Vegan Whole-Wheat Moist Chocolate Cupcake w/ Ganache

October 31, 2011 Baking

Dear Ghosts and Goblins, You are in for a shocking surprise. There ain’t butter, eggs or cream cheese frosting in these cupcakes. You might think its disappointing, but please don’t judge before inserting your fangs for a bite. It’s a dense, moist and chocolaty cupcake that would satisfy any sweet bloody tooth. Happy Halloween, Sugared Soul

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Diwali {Coconut & Almond Laddu}

October 26, 2011 Desserts

It’s Diwali. House is cleaned from top to bottom, fresh and new linens are on display, cobwebs are not in sight (hopefully), oil lamps are brought out from storage and new clothes are laid out for the festivities. We are keeping it low key this year. No parties, just the celebration of traditions between us […]

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Bread pudding & french toast

October 19, 2011 Baking

Confession: I’ve never baked bread pudding before. Ever. Scratch that. I’ve never tasted bread pudding before. Ever. I think the nice people at Bauducco somehow knew this secret. Low and behold, they sent me two pillowy and fluffy panettone specialty cakes. People here do take their bread pudding seriously.

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{Aloo baingan} in a tomato yogurt gravy

October 12, 2011 Entree

Hi y’all! Promise, I don’t sound at all like Paula Deen. As a Floridian, I am just trying to blend in. Been doing that for the last 3+ years and counting. I think it’s time to stop now. So, the title of this post is aloo baingan. Let me ease you from the misery and […]

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Caprese Salad {with a twist}

October 4, 2011 Salads

Happy Tuesday! I won’t begin by asking about your day. I am sure it’s fabulous to most of you, Apple fans out there. The iPhone 4S announcement is out, that crashed Apple.com. Do I need to say anything else? For those of you sober phone addicts, thanks for listening to my antics. I have a […]

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