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The Heart Of Goan Cuisine: A Culinary Journey Through Goa’s Local Ingredients

“Food Is Everything We Are... It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It’s inseparable from those from...

April 18, 2025
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Asian Delights, Indian Sweets

Happy Diwali: Sweet Treats With A Healthier Twist

Diwali: The festival of lights is a five day celebration amongst Indians and also marks the onset of a New year in accordance with the Hindu calender. It is...

October 29, 2024
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Appetizers, Dips, Food Journeys, Healthy Eating, Restaurant Reviews, Reviews

Discover Flavors Of Syria: Zezafoun Toronto

“We wanted to share mamas delicious Syrian culture with the people in Toronto and beyond.. says Marcelle Alexis, Co-founder Zezafoun Eid celebrations often bring back memories of our time...

April 11, 2024
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Appetizers, Asian Delights, Curries and More, Healthy Eating, Indian Vegetarian, International, Salads

Harvesting Happiness: Microgreens & Culinary Inspiration

Microgreens are young, edible greens harvested at a seedling stage stage of growth, typically before the onset of the first true leaves. These tiny greens are packed with nutrients...

April 10, 2024
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Asian Delights, Soup

Vietnamese Chicken Pho

Pho is a popular street food and perhaps the simplest of soups and an utterly flavorful dish served commonly in all households in Vietnam. Vietnamese Chicken Pho ( to...

February 21, 2024
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Desserts

Indulge In Love: Ricotta & Raspberry Parfait

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and I was looking for a quick and delicious dessert to put together for the family. And with a V day dinner planned...

February 13, 2024
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Appetizers, Cakes and Bakes, Desserts, Food Journeys, Grills, Healthy Eating, International, Salads

Peach Picking: Summer’s Delightful Fruits & A Recipe Or Two

Summer’s are just about the perfect time to head out to the Niagara region. While wine sipping and patio hopping are pretty much amongst fun activities to do, one...

August 22, 2022
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Appetizers, Healthy Eating, Salads

Hello Summer

Sometimes Simplicity Is The Ultimate Sophistication- Clare Boothe Luce Summer is the perfect time to pack in some fresh flavours and ingredients into your cooking. I love the flavours...

July 12, 2022
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Asian Delights, Restaurant Reviews

Eating My Way Through Toronto: Pan Asian Flavors & Hidden Gems Around the City

Toronto has a plethora of Pan asian joints ranging from Chinese takeouts, street foods, Ramen bars,Thai bistros, food trucks and fine dining fare serving up some great exotic cuisine.It...

August 15, 2021
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Culinary Travel

Curries and More, Food Journeys

The Heart Of Goan Cuisine: A Culinary Journey Through Goa’s Local Ingredients

“Food Is Everything We Are... It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It’s inseparable from those from...

April 18, 2025
Comments 4
Appetizers, Dips, Food Journeys, Healthy Eating, Restaurant Reviews, Reviews

Discover Flavors Of Syria: Zezafoun Toronto

“We wanted to share mamas delicious Syrian culture with the people in Toronto and beyond.. says Marcelle Alexis, Co-founder Zezafoun Eid celebrations often bring back memories of our time...

April 11, 2024
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Appetizers, Cakes and Bakes, Desserts, Food Journeys, Grills, Healthy Eating, International, Salads

Peach Picking: Summer’s Delightful Fruits & A Recipe Or Two

Summer’s are just about the perfect time to head out to the Niagara region. While wine sipping and patio hopping are pretty much amongst fun activities to do, one...

August 22, 2022
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Food Journeys, Pickles & Jam

Summer Fruit Picking: Mixed Berries & Chia Seed Jam

    Spring & Summer outdoor activities are synonymous with farm visits and fresh berry picking. With an abundance of  summer berries ranging from strawberries, raspberries, Saskatoon berries and...

August 10, 2020
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Food Journeys

Beyond Poutine: Montreal Must Eats

The past few years have taken us to Montreal on several occasions. The very first visit was in seeing  the dear son off for his first year at McGill...

June 24, 2019
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Bread, Breakfast, Food Journeys, Reviews

The Old Bakery Goa: A Hidden Gem You Won’t Find On Trip Advisor

Now when you are a baker at heart and by profession and you stumble upon a hidden gem tucked away in a hole in the wall kind of place,your...

May 24, 2019
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Keeping Cooking Skills Alive One Recipe At A Time

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Hi I'm Shy (Shailaja Desai) and a very warm welcome to my blog. I'm a Chef Instructor and Recipe Developer. Now living in Toronto after a nomadic existence these past 28 years globe trotting with the husband between Dubai, New Jersey,Toronto & Mumbai.I 'm a baker at heart and profession. My blog is a reflection of my recipe's gathered travelling the world and while I'm quite Indian at heart, you will find a quite a global collection of good cuisine mostly healthy and some decadent ones too. I love traveling, discovering new cuisine and dark chocolate. Come pull up a chair and lets chat over a coffee.

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Indulge In Love: Ricotta & Raspberry Parfait

by cookingwithshy

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and I was looking for a quick and delicious dessert to put together for the family. And with a V day dinner planned a day before the actual day, I decided to indulge in a easy dessert that celebrates love and sweetness in the best possible way. I had some leftovers of a lemon pound cake and repurposing this along with some creamy whipped ricotta cheese, tangy and vibrant raspberries and some peanut brittle seemed to hit the perfect balance of flavours and texture. Tips For Whipping Ricotta Cheese: Whipping ricotta cheese for desserts can elevate its texture and create a lighter, creamier consistency that is perfect for a variety of sweet treats. Here are some tips I like to follow to achieve the best results when whipping ricotta cheese for desserts: Do follow these simple and effective tips and your whipped ricotta could turn out every bit creamy and delicious! Whether you’re celebrating with a significant other, friends, or family, a dessert can add a touch of magic to...

February 13, 2024
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Peach Picking: Summer’s Delightful Fruits & A Recipe Or TwoSummer’s are just about the perfect time to head out to the Niagara region....August 22, 2022

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Desserts

Indulge In Love: Ricotta & Raspberry Parfait

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Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and I was looking for a quick and delicious dessert to put together for the family. And with a V day dinner planned...

February 13, 2024
Comments 9
Desserts

Peach Picking: Summer’s Delightful Fruits & A Recipe Or Two

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Summer’s are just about the perfect time to head out to the Niagara region. While wine sipping and patio hopping are pretty much amongst fun activities to do, one...

August 22, 2022
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Christmas Cake

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  May Your Heart And Homes Be Filled With Every Joy And Gratitude The Season Brings Merry Christmas And Blessings For A Healthier New Year     Wishing everyone...

December 23, 2020
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Cakes and Bakes, Desserts

Baked Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

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 “Between the optimist and the pessimist, the difference is droll. The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole!”   Yes I admit that I’m insanely mad over chocolates...

December 13, 2020
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Cakes and Bakes, Desserts

Diwali: A Festival Of Lights And Sweet Treats

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  Diwali: The Festival of Lights is a five day celebration amongst Indians and also marks the onset of a New year in accordance with the Hindu calender. It...

November 15, 2020
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Desserts, Indian Sweets

Albion Orchards: Apple Picking & A Crumble

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    Fall in Ontario is glorious and this means it’s time for fall walks,hikes to see the foliage and the splendour of leaves changing colour and apple picking...

September 26, 2020
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Cakes and Bakes, Desserts, International

Blueberry Lemon Loaf

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Goodbye? Oh no, please. Can’t we just go back to page one and start all over again?” — Winnie the Pooh   The weather here in Toronto is much...

September 15, 2020
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Cakes and Bakes, Desserts

Chocolate Cake: Birthday Love

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  A homemade, homebaked and handcrafted cake makes any occasion feel joyful- Martha Stewart   Any special occasion is just not complete without cake, and if you are a...

September 8, 2020
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Cakes and Bakes, Desserts

Summer Baking Just Got Better: Cherry Clafoutis

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Summer spells an abundance of stone fruit like Cherries, Peaches and Plums in Ontario and have a fairly short season, which typically lasts a couple of months. Whilst the...

August 3, 2020
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Cakes and Bakes, Desserts

Summer Desserts: Classy Pavlova

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  Any Pavlova lovers? Well here is a Pavlova that we bake often at college as it is part of the Baking syllabus. Essentially a meringue based dessert that...

June 29, 2018
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Desserts

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