Food

DIY Kate Spade Themed Cake

August 28, 2015

I just love beautifully decorated cakes specially the themed ones like this one. I have tried my hand at decorating with fondant before but have not been that successful. The closest I have come to decorating was this mother’s day cake. I have to admit though that I love decorating baked goods more than baking them Ha! I don’t usually bake a lot but love to make cakes for friends and family. One such special occasion was my very good friend’s birthday.
Last week when we went shopping and she was looking for a kate spade scalloped purse which unfortunately she did not find in the stores. Kate Spade is one of our favorite brands and we love the colors they use. That’s when I decided I would love to make a cake with that theme for her upcoming birthday. So I decided to give my fondant decorating skills another try to make this DIY kate spade themed cake. I was happy with the way it turned out. I still have a long (I mean like really long) way to go but I’m getting there.

DIY Taco Stand

August 20, 2015

Hey guys I’m super stoked and excited to be sharing my DIY project on one of my favorite blog, Designlovefest today!
The inspiration for this DIY Taco Stand came from a dinner party I hosted recently. Tacos was one of the items I was serving and just did not have anything to serve it on. At the time I managed by putting a tooth-pick through to hold them together. I know a lot of times all the ingredients are kept on the table and people just pick and make their own tacos. However, I just wanted to serve the stacked tacos as there were other dishes on the table too and I kind of wanted everything to look neat and less messy.
It is a super easy and very functional project. Head on over to designlovefest for all the info and a step by step tutorial.

Mushroom Garlic Pasta

August 18, 2015

Hello ya’ll ! I’m back after a break of almost a month. Just wanted to step back and come up with some new ideas to share on the blog. Also we are moving to a different city pretty soon so was busy with all things that go with that (more on this later). But today I’m sharing a Mushroom Garlic Pasta recipe(one of my favorites) with ya! I LOVE making this in summer with fresh farm mushrooms and sweet juicy cherry tomatoes. I’m a sucker for Italian recipes and can have pasta dishes all day, everyday. How I wish that could be possible but carbs are not that kind to me and neither does the metabolism help in any way. So I’m constantly looking for substitutes and recipes which are a healthier versions of my guilty pleasures.

Mango Raspberry Frozen Yogurt

July 9, 2015

Mango Raspberry Frozen Yogurt! I’m on a roll this summer you guys. I have never tried so many fun recipes for summer before. Kind of rolled with whatever was available. But this year I’m actually proud of myself for actively making an effort to try out new recipes and also find some healthy one’s there to share with ya! Here is another delicious recipe to beat that summer heat. It’s a healthy froyo recipe so you wont even feel guilty even if you have a little extra. It’s one of my favorites and was a major hit when I made it at home too. There are few tips in there too, to help you to get that perfect smooth consistency without having too many ice flakes.Continue Reading

Lychee & Grapefruit Cocktail Recipes

July 7, 2015

Summer is just starting and it’s already getting SO HOT here in Houston! All I can think of is sitting by the pool somewhere sipping some delicious cocktails. Remember this lemonade recipe I shared last week ? Well today I’m sharing three lychee & grapefruit cocktail recipes and a snow cone syrup recipe too. Enjoy!

Stylish 4th of July Entertaining

June 30, 2015

I’m so excited to share this beautiful and stylish 4th of July entertaining post with you guys today. It’s got simple DIY projects, recipes to go with our color theme, a delicious summer drink and an elegant tablescape. Cool right? I wanted to keep it simple and just bring out the patriotic colors through flowers and food. And the best way to do that was with a clean crisp white background.

THE TABLE
I made two watercolor patterns to use as placemats. I wanted to keep them subtle but give some contrast between the table and plates. I also made watercolor place cards with same shade of blue which I used for the mats and finally a bouquet of beautiful red roses. You can download the prints for free! at the end of this post.

Healthy Smoothie Fizz

June 25, 2015

I have always believed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I would like to start mine with a glass of healthy smoothie. However most of the times I end up with a mug of tea and a toast or a cracker. But last year I decided to make some changes in my lifestyle and started exercising and tried eating healthy. One of my regular routines was trying new recipes for smoothies after workouts. Then one day while shopping at IKEA, I tried one of the Naked Juice smoothies at their restaurant and was instantly hooked on to it. I loved it so much that I almost tried all their flavors in just about a month.
But today I’m putting a twist on these and making a healthy smoothie fizz instead. By adding a few ingredients we’ll transform it into a great summertime drink and a definite crowd-pleaser. This recipe is not only super healthy (with an extra boost of vitamin C), but also a stylish looking drink for your all those parties you’re planning to throw this summer.