Barfi is a traditional sweet made around Diwali time or during the year for Hindu poojas and prayers. The simple list of ingredients include full cream milk powder, nestle cream, ground cardamom and ginger. First the cream is rubbed into...

These hot cross buns are perfectly pillowy soft and flavorful with the addition of aromatic spices and raisins. I've developed this recipe over many  years and it's the right balance of flavor and texture that everyone in my family loves....

Sadly, all good things come to an end except my blogging of course. The activity- and action-packed days of summer are now a refreshing memory. My annual Fourth of July BBQ, a family vacation in exquisite Turks and Caicos, elaborate...

Before moving on to the recipe of the day 'sweet rice', you should know that I intended to post many wonderful recipes for Diwali and Thanksgiving, but Hurricane 'Sandy' prevented me from doing so. Sandy the Super Storm We did...

A coconut “palette” (pronounced pah-lit in Trinidad) reminds me of childhood days in Trinidad. I grew up enjoying this home made coconut treat which was usually wrapped in a very thin parchment-paper-like wrapper. Strangely, I could vividly remember the scent...

I am almost afraid to post this recipe because my husband is sitting on the edge of his seat downstairs watching the New England Patriots beat his team the NY GIANTS, score 17-15.........and if that wasn't enough.......his wife is posting a recipe...

Sawine is a rich, creamy, comforting dessert made with milk and vermicelli(fine noodles) that's flavored with ginger, cinnamon and sometimes other aromatic spices. It's one of my absolute favorite desserts! I could eat it every day for the rest of my life--easily. Muslims...