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Grills

Fire Up The Grill:Louisiana Cajun Chicken

Summers are perfect for firing up the grill and this recipe for Louisiana Cajun Chicken works just perfect for a  Barbeque on the deck or even your stove top.This...

June 30, 2020
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Indian Vegetarian, Pickles & Jam, Vegan

Celebrating Summer: Sweet Mango Pickle

      Pickle making is undoubtedly an age old tradition in India.Commonly known as “Achar” and served as a condiment or an accompaniment while complementing every Indian meal,adding...

May 27, 2020
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Asian Delights, Reviews

Eating My Way Through Toronto:Pan Asian Flavours Around The City

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

February 16, 2020
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Culinary Travel

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...

May 24, 2019
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Food Journeys

Chef Peter’s Kitchen: Reviving Lost Goan-Portuguese Recipes

Chef Peter Fernandes of the O’Coquerio fame has now opened Peter’s Kitchen in Sangolda, Pilerne Goa. Having worked with the famed restaurant for over two decades, coupled with a...

October 15, 2018
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Food Journeys

Le Fromage: Of Wine & Cheese

  Le Fromage: Artisanal Cheese making In Nashik Nestled amongst the lush greenery in Nashik  ( Maharastra, India)and located in the backwaters of the Gangapur dam is Le Fromage....

October 11, 2018
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Food Journeys

Goa In The Rains Is Magical

Travel It Makes You Speechless…Then Turns You Into A Storyteller..   Goa in the rains is just magical. The color green takes on a brilliant  hue and turns the...

August 22, 2018
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Food Journeys

Lucknow Diaries: In Search of the Best Kebabs

  The Next Best Thing To Eating Food Is Talking About It…Or Perhaps Writing About it… Well you probably know enough about me  via my recent posts.It’s been almost...

June 12, 2018
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Keeping Cooking Skills Alive One Recipe At A Time

Hi I'm Shy (Shailaja Desai), a Culinary Instructor and Recipe Developer. I now live 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. I love traveling, discovering new cuisine and dark chocolate. Come pull up a chair and lets chat over a coffee.

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Summer Desserts: Classy Pavlova

by cookingwithshy

  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 is baked at a low temperature that gives it a nice and crisp exterior and a soft and marshmallow texture on the interior.

June 29, 2018
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Desserts

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Desserts

Summer Desserts: Classy Pavlova

Published by cookingwithshy

  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
Comments 7
Desserts

Chocolate Is The Key To Happiness…Easy Chocolate Gateaux

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Chocolate is the key to happiness… It’s been a hectic and busy  start to 2017 to say the least. I realise we are into May already.I can’t recall when...

May 2, 2017
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Desserts

Decadent & Delicious: Chocolate & Peanut Butter Truffles

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Anything is good if it is made with Chocolate…   Chocolate and Peanut butter lovers are in for a treat with these oh so delicious mini truffles.I have been...

April 15, 2016
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Cakes and Bakes, Desserts

Sundae Funday at Lakeview Cafe: Renaissance Mumbai

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Hello Friends! I was overjoyed to be invited into the kitchen’s of the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre, yet once again.This time it was for the Valentine’s Day event at the...

February 19, 2016
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Cakes and Bakes, Desserts

Chocolate Pots & Raspberries: Will You be My Valentine?

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Love is just Love…It can never be explained.♥ Ah yes, if it’s a decadent chocolate post  mingled with sweet nothing’s and love, it’s got to be that special time...

February 11, 2016
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Desserts

A Chef’s Recipe:Beetroot Halwa

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    Bangalore, a city in southern India most popularly know as the Pub City is also host to a plethora of South India restaurants and eateries. The cuisine...

January 15, 2016
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Desserts, Indian Sweets

Choux à la Crème: Easy Profiteroles

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Most often Chocolate Eclairs,Cream puffs and Profiteroles are a mystery.I’ve often ogled at numerous  miniatures, indulged in  them over and over again and marveled at their creation,with the sole...

September 27, 2014
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Cakes and Bakes, Desserts

Best Ever Blueberry Mini Cakes

Published by cookingwithshy

  Fresh berries are a great addition to any baking.These seriously are the best ever mini cakes that you can bake  up anytime.They turn out super moist and delicious...

August 9, 2014
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Cakes and Bakes, Desserts

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Traveling: It Leaves You Speechless And then Turns You Into A Storyteller-Ibn Battuta

Hi I'm Shailaja Desai (Shy), a Culinary Instructor and Enthusiast. I'm a baker at heart,love traveling and lots of coffee and chocolate.

To Food,Family,Friends and Laughter Always!

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