Lemon Chiffon Cake with Vodka and Lemon Curd Whipped Cream

“it's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine ... it's summertime!” ― Kenny ChesneySummertime.And the most appropriate word-Chiffon...Yash Chopra and his sensuous heroines come to mind!Light and airy and gossamer!Almost there and yet not.A new movie coming up this summer,and you can bet that Katrina Kaif will be wearing ...CHIFFONS!You have to behave in a very lady like "propah" manner when you dress in chiffon...so yours truly generally...

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Battenberg/Battenburg Cake Daring Bakers Challenge June 2012

It’s that time of the month again...no, nothing to with the human body...just the Daring Bakers!Long, long ago, I had read about this historical cake...it was made to celebrate the wedding of queen Victoria’s daughter(more historical details here.)This had been on my "To Do" list for the longest time ,eight years.Do"ing" has been so  time consuming...imagine, this cake took me eight years.Agendas!Also on my agenda are macaroons!Anyway the...

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Challah Bread Revisited-Egg Less/Egg Free Daring Bakers Challenge May Part II

My quest for a soft, delectable, well made challah made without eggs has just come full circle.I made my first egg less challah and I am so happy,I don't think I need to look for another recipe!Perfect!I had my doubts the second proofing ...but was my doubting mind silenced!When I saw the soft dough and how well it Had risen...I was happy.Simple.Simple Pleasures of life.A wonderful loaf of bread and the love of your life.A soft crumb, great taste...What...

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