tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346026223983339332024-03-14T01:33:50.383-07:00A few of my favorite thingsPriya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-59658088776857953772011-01-16T20:00:00.000-08:002011-01-16T20:00:04.001-08:00121: Home Decor: Wall Decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGbibsHgNbv-3CZcXMrS7uBpTaifq-3RRrFoBK-z_Kmtq_3T-cLPdR5wC0N4nCWI6z8FEnP04i4IFZxfEOHZNOmxa96vV1WCRAUG_n2ZaQhpbEVlznQeqdY4gKhnKpXb9U3W0aUki98oN/s1600/DSC08309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGbibsHgNbv-3CZcXMrS7uBpTaifq-3RRrFoBK-z_Kmtq_3T-cLPdR5wC0N4nCWI6z8FEnP04i4IFZxfEOHZNOmxa96vV1WCRAUG_n2ZaQhpbEVlznQeqdY4gKhnKpXb9U3W0aUki98oN/s400/DSC08309.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Peeps....wanted a honest opinion on the golden branch I put up on my dining room wall...the last couple of weeks I have been working on a few projects around the house....the golden branch was one of them....I loved the idea when I started working on it...but after I got it on the wall, I am a little unsure...if it actually looks good...what do y'all think....yay or nay?? If nay..is there something I can do with this pretty little branch that I worked so hard on finding and shaping it into this form...look forward to suggestions.... :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-54514329720562994522011-01-16T18:07:00.000-08:002011-01-16T20:59:54.198-08:00120: Recipe: Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjlnCJl97IHBFtPLafoLUS1738bmkjmnI-80IFEqagA_BCutUO0DTBDeWPoQziMxHTfRfpkmKL4E22uVuqDmr0GQO5RRKzIqDcsL4BDKyCe1dwmY9QIobR9C6xr4WNtcq7Z69GAKixZI2v/s1600/DSC08300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjlnCJl97IHBFtPLafoLUS1738bmkjmnI-80IFEqagA_BCutUO0DTBDeWPoQziMxHTfRfpkmKL4E22uVuqDmr0GQO5RRKzIqDcsL4BDKyCe1dwmY9QIobR9C6xr4WNtcq7Z69GAKixZI2v/s400/DSC08300.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Hey peeps, hope y’all are having a good Sunday….its been so gloomy here….raining all day….I somehow find this so depressing, while my sweetie absolutely enjoys this weather…but it helped me catch up on my reading…<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made these fabulous chocolate espresso cupcakes for a friend at work…he gave me the recipe and wanted me to bake these for him…I made some minor tweeks, changed the frosting and came up with these gorgeous espresso infused cupcakes…</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Recipe for 12 chocolate espresso cupcakes,<br />
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1 1/3 all-purpose flour<br />
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
½ teaspoon baking soda<br />
¼ teaspoon salt<br />
½ cup whole milk<br />
½ cup strong brewed coffee<br />
1½ teaspoons instant espresso powder<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature<br />
½ cup granulated sugar<br />
½ cup light brown sugar<br />
1 egg, at room temperature<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mix the espresso powder into the brewed coffee until dissolved and set aside to cool to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a standard-size muffin tin with paper liners. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat the butter and both the granulated and brown sugar together on until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and beat until completely combined. In a measuring cup, combine the milk, brewed coffee mixture and vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture, alternating with the coffee mixture, ending with the flour mixture.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Divide the batter evenly between the 12 liners. Baking for 20 mins or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting cupcakes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">For the espresso buttercream frosting,</span></b><br />
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature<br />
2½ cups powdered sugar<br />
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
1½ teaspoons espresso powder<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Mix the espresso powder into the vanilla until dissolved and set aside. Using a whisk whip the butter for 5 mins. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time, whisking until it is completely incorporated before adding more. Once all of the powdered sugar has been combined, whisk until fluffy. Add the espresso and vanilla mixture and continue to mix at medium-high until it is completely incorporated.<br />
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P.S.: Consuming an undisclosed quantity of these cupcakes has left me wide awake...when I really need to go to bed...I have to go to work t'row.....the price I pay for my espresso infused indulgence...</div>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-72167988847879019972011-01-10T20:50:00.000-08:002011-01-10T20:50:03.442-08:00119: Recipe: Tandoori Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7CVQW3ItJmxp7goMc0P5507HSWQSzErZFrCvxFLIAdQjBmTuWVlhivAE7G7Y2LsJUM-JVk3zkb4dUiN2wqeDmlMiHMlARzrOxW2sFGHOPmYDSEXud1hKa8CXoC6gMhQzvZd0cZgIfuS6/s1600/DSC08287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7CVQW3ItJmxp7goMc0P5507HSWQSzErZFrCvxFLIAdQjBmTuWVlhivAE7G7Y2LsJUM-JVk3zkb4dUiN2wqeDmlMiHMlARzrOxW2sFGHOPmYDSEXud1hKa8CXoC6gMhQzvZd0cZgIfuS6/s400/DSC08287.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> This is what we had for dinner tonight.....Tandoori chicken with some raisin and dill rice....absolutely flavorful and sure perks you up on a Monday Night!!<br />
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Here is the recipe,<br />
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4 skinless chicken thighs<br />
4 chicken legs<br />
¾ tsp. salt<br />
1 tsp. ground cumin<br />
1 tsp. ground coriander<br />
1 tsp. ground cinnamon<br />
2 tsp. paprika<br />
½ tsp. turmeric<br />
1 tsp. ground black pepper<br />
1 cup whole milk plain yogurt<br />
juice of one fresh lime<br />
1 tbsp. ginger garlic paste<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">With a sharp knife, prick the chicken flesh deeply a couple of times. Put the pieces in a large ziplock freezer bag. Add all the remaining ingredients to the bag and express out most of the air, then seal the top. Massage the bag to mix the ingredients and coat the chicken pieces. Refrigerate the chicken overnight.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and lightly fry the pieces with the thick marinade clinging to them, in a hot oiled grill pan until dark on one side. Flip and fry until darkened on the other side. Place the chicken pieces in the oven for about 10 – 12 mins.</div>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-86575653141248199372011-01-09T13:59:00.000-08:002011-01-09T13:59:02.784-08:00118: Home Decor: InspirationA little apartment in Stockholm built in 1891 and transformed by the talented owners....with Moroccan touches and flea market finds...its quirky, fun and warm.... <br />
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<div style="text-align: right;"><i>Images: <a href="http://www.skonahem.com/">Skona Hem</a></i></div><br />
Aren't the owners just adorable...you can see their personality imprinted on this cute apartment...Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-71275600151342409962011-01-09T13:32:00.000-08:002011-01-09T13:35:27.345-08:00117: Recipe: Couscous Cakes with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OX5kUMPUw1MkhlWO2bkesPTenDpgaKcL8uDswXz03vfrQBXtOEsIP3ci1P6nzZUA00_bkQ7coyc_sAnUMw43pg3PmGqre30hYPHdu2HrglifvG0_q3C2oFQWHt93JYJpZz5N0tgiKG88/s1600/DSC08276.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OX5kUMPUw1MkhlWO2bkesPTenDpgaKcL8uDswXz03vfrQBXtOEsIP3ci1P6nzZUA00_bkQ7coyc_sAnUMw43pg3PmGqre30hYPHdu2HrglifvG0_q3C2oFQWHt93JYJpZz5N0tgiKG88/s400/DSC08276.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">Me and my sweetie are all about awesome brunches over the weekends....we love experimenting with eggs and trying to pair it with something different every weekend....This weekend we had some leftover couscous and the idea of the couscous cake..similar to a risotto cake was born....(I know... I know.. it is not out of this world or unique....but we will pretend it was..)</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span class="instructions">For the couscous cakes, you will need</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span class="instructions">1 cup cooked couscous</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span class="instructions">1 large egg</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span class="instructions">½ cup bread crumbs</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span class="instructions">1 tsp. cumin powder</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">Heat a heavy bottomed pan and add 2 tbsp. cooking oil. Mix all the ingredients mentioned above and form small patties and place in the pan. Do not make the patties too thick. Brown each side for 2-3 minutes and voila!! the amazing couscous cakes are ready.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">Layered some sauteed mushrooms and spinach, topped with the couscous cakes. We paired this with poached eggs (you can find the really easy poached egg recipe I previously posted <a href="http://priyazjoy.blogspot.com/2010/09/40-weekend-brunch-poached-eggs-on.html"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">here</span></a>). This was topped off with some yum Hollandaise sauce.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><span class="instructions">Hollandaise Sauce recipe,</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">2 egg yolks</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">½ tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (1/2 stick)</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">Pinch of cayenne</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">Pinch of salt</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">Vigorously whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a stainless steel bowl and until the mixture is thickened and doubled in volume. Place the bowl OVER (not in the water) a saucepan containing barely simmering water (or use a double boiler). The hot water should not touch the bottom of the bowl. Continue to whisk rapidly. Be careful not to let the eggs get too hot or they will scramble. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter and continue to whisk until the sauce is thickened and doubled in volume. Remove from heat, whisk in cayenne and salt. If the sauce gets too thick, whisk in a few drops of warm water before serving.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">This whole thing sure turned out to be one hearty brunch...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">Hope y'all are having a glorious Sunday!! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-75180915841602796522011-01-09T13:12:00.000-08:002011-01-09T13:12:59.947-08:00116: Recipe: Cinnamon Pecan Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJu8urO5TiUzmtmV2fzEzdGz8YVL0SqVErtUe97uz85_QqkDlukFOcUKSLwSb6EHdMAVGMJa08VyU-edOri-176PeQESkAgP_boog01XUsqRhVKxY5K-NBuGsTB9l_0v8DNeVgALYUik9z/s1600/DSC08256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJu8urO5TiUzmtmV2fzEzdGz8YVL0SqVErtUe97uz85_QqkDlukFOcUKSLwSb6EHdMAVGMJa08VyU-edOri-176PeQESkAgP_boog01XUsqRhVKxY5K-NBuGsTB9l_0v8DNeVgALYUik9z/s400/DSC08256.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Baked some cinnamon pecan muffins this morning.....I must say that, on a cold winter morning... the smell of toasted pecans and the muffins in the oven... this is heaven for me....these yummy li'l things are just so easy to make...you have to give this a try....just perfect for breakfast, when you have a large group of people over.<br />
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Here is the recipe,<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="amount">1 ½ cups</span><span class="ingredient"> </span><span class="name">all-purpose flour, sifted</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="amount">¼ cup</span><span class="ingredient"> </span><span class="name">sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="amount">¼ cup</span><span class="ingredient"> </span><span class="name">brown sugar, packed</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="amount">2 tsp.</span><span class="ingredient"> </span><span class="name">baking powder</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="amount">½ tsp. </span><span class="name">salt</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="amount">½ tsp. ground c</span><span class="name">innamon (I added 1 tsp. as I just love the cinnamon flavor)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="amount">1 large</span><span class="ingredient"> </span><span class="name">egg, slightly beaten</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="amount">½ cup</span><span class="ingredient"> </span><span class="name">vegetable oil</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="amount">½ cup</span><span class="ingredient"> </span><span class="name">milk</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="amount">½ cup</span><span class="ingredient"> </span><span class="name">chopped pecans, lightly toasted</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="instructions"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="instructions">Preheat oven to 400 F. Sift the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Combine the beaten egg, oil and milk in a separate bowl. Blend well. Add all at once to flour mixture, stirring just enough to moisten. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spoon the batter into greased muffin-pan cups, filling each until they are 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.</span></div><br />
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Perfect with a hot cup of coffee....Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-85975648956080239432011-01-04T21:52:00.000-08:002011-01-04T21:52:05.415-08:00115: Recipe: Red Velvet Cake Balls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbrnrMx3-32VxA-gllS8BcfYQTuMCkSOowmteqY13xPxNTuhJfiJLCtbCO08wPlMwnve44UJmaLev3aKBKa_UUE7D9I4oFVYdWHbGJa2SGxDEFqPbtxPtgKf_XLlnbmHZM-IEin1MCQZp/s1600/DSC08188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbrnrMx3-32VxA-gllS8BcfYQTuMCkSOowmteqY13xPxNTuhJfiJLCtbCO08wPlMwnve44UJmaLev3aKBKa_UUE7D9I4oFVYdWHbGJa2SGxDEFqPbtxPtgKf_XLlnbmHZM-IEin1MCQZp/s400/DSC08188.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="MsoNormal">My first attempt at cake balls....and the verdict is they are super YUM!!...but...it is a lot of work....the recipe does look straightforward and easy... but sure takes time.....or probably it was because I was making nearly 50 cake balls (taking them for a celebration at work)....I got so tired by the end of it.......</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">So let me share the recipe quick....before I doze off...</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span>For the red velvet cake,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
2 ¾ cup cake flour, sifted<br />
1 ½ cup sugar<br />
1 tsp. baking soda<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. natural cocoa powder, not dutch-processed<br />
1 ½ <span> </span>cup vegetable oil<br />
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature<br />
2 large eggs, room temperature<br />
2 tbsp. red food coloring<br />
1 tsp. white distilled vinegar<br />
1 tsp. vanilla extract</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">For the cake balls,</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">1 can chocolate fudge frosting</div><div class="MsoNormal">1 pkg. (24 oz) of dark chocolate coating bars</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour (pre-measured and sifted), sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, gently whisk the oil, buttermilk, eggs, vinegar, vanilla and red food coloring until blended. Add in the dry ingredients slowly and whisk until smooth. Pour into a lined and greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 F for approximately 30 mins, turning once half way through. Cool in pan for no more than 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for 30 mins. Crumble the cake into a large bowl using a hand mixer. Add the frosting from the can frosting and mix until well combined. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight. <span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Line a baking tray with wax paper. Form balls with the cake mixture. Place on wax paper. Once you have used all of the cake mixture, place the baking tray in the freezer for 1 hour. Melt the dark chocolate coating bars in a glass bowl of the microwave, stirring every 5-10 seconds until completely molten and smooth. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Remove the balls from the freezer. Using one toothpick, pick up the balls one at a time and dip in the chocolate. Use a second toothpick to slide the ball off the first toothpick onto the wax paper lined baking tray.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On New Years day I spent my morning sitting on the beach, watching the sun rise and looking back at 2010. It was only when I thought back, I realized what a blessed year I have had....I am so thankful for everyone and everything that has been a part of my life this past year. I am so thankful for my sweetie - the most supportive hubby, my wonderful family, friends who have been so loving and encouraging, for all the good things that have happened professionally for me (which was beyond what I dreamt of), for all the travel I was able to do and so so thankful for my Blog!!! It has opened a whole new world for me...I am so glad to have this blog to express myself and grow so much personally. I never realized how a simple thing like baking can make such a big difference in my life...what started out as me just trying to make a change in my life, has become an opportunity for me to feed some of the homeless every week and I am so thankful for this opportunity that came my way.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Its funny how you never remember any of the bad things....only the good memories stay.....so hence forth I shall not fret and worry about something I know is going to pass and be a fleeting memory and will savor every single happy moment.....Also, dream and believe in your dreams, bcos if you dream with conviction, they do come true..</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Have a wonderful year y'all.....I would so suggest looking back and making a list of all the things you are thankful for... its is such an uplifting experience...</div>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-36054917028348564522010-12-26T05:20:00.000-08:002010-12-26T05:24:23.221-08:00112: Recipe: Chocolate Whiskey Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2siMNL1IeLhpnss-lolrgy5vpi6Yon8a3T4pVh20akInR2PX5l1LLWjhv2jTGJb_hUiU3VbJANjbCDniwcrzc3RxZsGinh6Y1a0AzpmCwudCh_mNvZbook4jqEqyhO04diexLj5hW1rXj/s1600/DSC07715.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2siMNL1IeLhpnss-lolrgy5vpi6Yon8a3T4pVh20akInR2PX5l1LLWjhv2jTGJb_hUiU3VbJANjbCDniwcrzc3RxZsGinh6Y1a0AzpmCwudCh_mNvZbook4jqEqyhO04diexLj5hW1rXj/s400/DSC07715.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">I know..I know......this is the second Bundt cake in 2 days......But I just Love my Bundt pan....the cake always comes out perfect.....This was a last minute idea I had as I Rsvp'd for a Christmas party at the very last minute and I needed to take something to the party...Thought the whiskey added a nice celebratory touch and it is Christmas.. the time to make liqueur infused cakes.... this cake is definitely a must try...it is super moist and loaded with flavor.... </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) plus 3 tablespoons for dusting pan </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">1 ½ cups brewed coffee </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">½ cup Whiskey (I used a double malted Scotch, as that was what I had at home)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">2 cups sugar </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">2 cups all-purpose flour </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">1 ¼ tsp. baking soda </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">½ tsp. salt </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">2 large eggs </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">1 tsp. vanilla extract</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">For the glaze,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">¾ cup plus 2 tbsp bittersweet chocolate chips (Use Ghirardelli chips, I am a fan….they are just Awesome!)<br />
3 tbsp. butter<br />
1 tbsp. heavy whipping cream</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">2 tbsp. Whiskey<br />
1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325 F. Butter Bundt pan well, then dust with 3 tbsp. cocoa powder, knocking out excess. Heat the coffee, whiskey, butter, and the remaining cup cocoa powder in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat, whisking, until butter is melted. Remove from heat, then add sugar and whisk until dissolved, about 1 min. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and cool 5 mins. While chocolate mixture cools, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together eggs and vanilla in a small bowl, then whisk the egg mixture into the cooled chocolate mixture until combined well. Add flour mixture and whisk until just combined (Note that the batter will be thin and bubbly). Pour batter into Bundt pan and bake until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 mins. Cool cake completely in pan on a rack, about 2 hours. Loosen cake from pan using tip of a dinner knife, then invert rack over pan and turn cake out onto rack. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="instructions" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">To make the glaze, melt chocolate chips and butter together in a medium bowl. Once the chocolate chips have melted, whisking constantly, pour in the heavy cream, followed by vanilla extract and the whiskey. When glaze is smooth (2 mins), pour or spread onto cake. Allow at least 2 hours for the glaze to set.</span></div>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-63482462986015257192010-12-25T05:44:00.000-08:002010-12-25T05:44:06.066-08:00111: Merry Christmas!!Wishing you all a wonderful and a happy Christmas...loads of love and happiness coming your way....<br />
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</tbody></table>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-63344633145635672882010-12-25T04:58:00.000-08:002010-12-25T05:00:03.448-08:00110: Recipe: Eggless Chocolate Almond Bundt Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oHzlf9_k_6IEviXwqqdMueN3hOHS0JeRzHuMQqckNzI6jVFAEhOhj2KXdeBpP8JjVFpHvSfmivAZA3HANKv2_T30PpjMcfn_FrhMYgfO8nFqQStPYdC_vG-wT7GtSZmC35EIA0va7K3f/s1600/DSC07708.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oHzlf9_k_6IEviXwqqdMueN3hOHS0JeRzHuMQqckNzI6jVFAEhOhj2KXdeBpP8JjVFpHvSfmivAZA3HANKv2_T30PpjMcfn_FrhMYgfO8nFqQStPYdC_vG-wT7GtSZmC35EIA0va7K3f/s400/DSC07708.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
This sure is as yummy as it looks.. it was the first time I ever made a vegan eggless dish. I am a hard core carnivore and most of my close friends around me are the same way too.. But I wanted to make something special for a sweet vegan friend of mine... and found a eggless cake recipe that I modified to end up with this cake...It sure was delish... actually was surprised how good it was... I always believed that cakes without eggs were no good....this definitely proved me wrong.<br />
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Here is the recipe,<br />
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">For the cake,</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour<br />
½ cup cocoa powder<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
½ cup brown sugar<br />
1 tsp. baking soda<br />
½ tsp. salt<br />
1 cup water<br />
9 tbsp. vegetable oil<br />
1 tsp. vanilla extract</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">1 tsp. almond extract<br />
1 tbsp. white vinegar</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">For the glaze,</div>¾ cup plus 2 tbsp bittersweet chocolate chips<br />
3 tbsp. butter<br />
1 tbsp. heavy whipping cream<br />
1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan. In a large bowl, sift together flour and cocoa powder. Whisk in sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Pour in water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract , almond extract and vinegar, whisking thoroughly, but quickly, until the batter comes together and is quite smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 40 mins (insert a fork in the center to see if it comes out clean). Allow to cool in pan for 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">To make the glaze, melt chocolate chips and butter together in a medium bowl. Once the chocolate chips have melted, whisking constantly, pour in the heavy cream, followed by vanilla extract. When glaze is smooth (2 mins), pour or spread onto cake. Allow at least 2 hours for the glaze to set.</div>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-45895230026926150522010-12-25T04:40:00.000-08:002010-12-25T04:41:09.966-08:00109: Recipe: Medhu Vada<div style="text-align: justify;">I have been real lazy since the vacations have started....well thats OK I guess.. but I have not blogged and the amount of blog posts I had were piling up... So woke up this rainy Christmas morning deciding to post everything I had....First up is the yummy Medhu Vada recipe....or the deep fried spiced Indian Doughnut :) I must say this is the first time I was actually able to shape it into a doughnut... my previous attempt, they were medhu vada balls....Realized the consistency of the batter is extremely important if you want the shape to be perfect...If all u care about is taste and not the way it looks don't worry about the batter.</div><br />
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Here is the recipe for around 20 medhu vadas (courtesy my darling Aunt Vidhikka....who also gave me the moral support I needed to make the perfect doughnut shaped vadas)<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">2 cups split black gram (Urad Dal)<br />
2 tbsp. rice flour<br />
1 tsp. Ginger(grated)<br />
1/2 large onion, finely chopped<br />
8 - 10 whole black pepper (Alternate: 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped)<br />
1 tsp. cumin seeds<br />
Salt to taste</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Wash and soak the urad dal in plenty of water for about 6-7 hours. Drain and grind it into a smooth paste. You should be able to feel the fine grainy texture when you rub a little paste between your fingers. The batter should also be thick enough to shape the vadas. If grinding in a blender, grind in small batches with very little water. Add as little water as possible. Once the batter is ready, you can refrigerate this batter for a few days. I refrigerated it overnight. If not, add all other ingredients and beat well. Beating incorporates air and makes the vadas fluffy. Refrigerate for 30 mins before frying. Heat oil, wet your palm with a little water and take a small ball of batter. Lightly flatten it and make a hole in the middle with thumb. Slip gently into hot oil, repeat for more. Deep fry the vadas on medium heat. Remove when they turn golden brown and drain them on paper. Serve with some delicious sambhar.</div>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-84027623377588029782010-12-21T19:21:00.000-08:002010-12-21T19:21:01.222-08:00108: Few Of My Favorite Things This WeekHere are some pretty little things that have caught my fancy this week....<br />
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These gorgeous watercolor paintings by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Amilka?ref=top_trail">Amilka</a> on Etsy:<br />
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These lovely but super expensive sofa and chair from <a href="http://www.globus.ch/fr/maison-menage/actualites/bokja.html">Bokja</a>...they are so expensive that I can only lust after it...<br />
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The little golden Buddha Bank from <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=20009171&parentid=A_FURN_PRETTY&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,&navCount=270&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=A_FURN_PRETTY&popId=A_DECORATE&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=">Urban Outfitters</a>....I am definitely getting it..<br />
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<a href="http://sunshineinbag.de/">Sebastian Otto</a>'s paintings....there is something so strangely appealing about the expressions and his style of painting...love it...<br />
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An amazing vintage photo find on Flickr....<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/christianmontone/">Christian Montone</a>'s amazing collection of vintage photos...<br />
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And last but not the least my humble little doodle..... :)<br />
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I start my vacations tomorrow....super duper excited!!! Have a great day peeps...XOXOPriya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-43316130613201184712010-12-20T18:21:00.000-08:002010-12-20T18:21:59.506-08:00107: Photographer Love: James Merrell<a href="http://www.blogger.com/">James Merrell</a>'s photographs are just so awesome...they transport me to a happy place...<br />
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Don't y'all love these images....so much inspiration....Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-43007555193302706212010-12-15T19:32:00.000-08:002010-12-15T19:32:15.370-08:00106: Home Decor: Erin McLaughlin's Victorian Home in Toronto<a href="http://www.styleathome.com/">Style at Home</a>'s editor Erin McLaughlin's simple mid century home in Toronto....the gorgeous dining room is my favorite...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">So (love)^100000 the picture frames and the dining room chairs.....</div><span id="goog_1603898489"></span><span id="goog_1603898490"></span>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-6234614378299775182010-12-14T20:32:00.000-08:002010-12-14T20:32:11.457-08:00105: Painting: U & I<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9k0h28D9lMPB42MI4n0Hk6dVm9oyg4Gx3e8UFoq0AYXbPzpxiBDsHVcE72cc_U2R3Ez-KKpR46trgSpuGwGdwXNx5NP-GWGqeJBTcnDYoBAreR6wpHqGMjx8eCNPeXk5zNG3JDGoubsOw/s1600/DSC07656.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9k0h28D9lMPB42MI4n0Hk6dVm9oyg4Gx3e8UFoq0AYXbPzpxiBDsHVcE72cc_U2R3Ez-KKpR46trgSpuGwGdwXNx5NP-GWGqeJBTcnDYoBAreR6wpHqGMjx8eCNPeXk5zNG3JDGoubsOw/s400/DSC07656.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Had an exhausting day at work....and wanted to fit in painting so bad.. that I ended up messing up my painting.... today is just one of those days, when nothing seems to be going right....<br />
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Hope y'all are having a good day....Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-58234711485690053302010-12-13T18:08:00.000-08:002010-12-13T18:08:35.660-08:00104: Home Decor: H&M Home CollectionThis came as quite a surprise to me... had never known H&M had a home collection....unfortunately they only have it in Europe...(sadness)....they really have some pretty pieces and best part..its sooo inexpensive...here's hoping they start selling their home collection in the U.S. too..until then I can just wish and sigh and love it!!<br />
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And my favorite one of all.....I so love this one.....<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">An article I read today (<a href="http://travel.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?264099">here</a>) on this pretty little farm in Kerala (<a href="http://www.philipkuttysfarm.com/">Phillipkutty's Farm</a>)....brought back so many memories of Kerala....the place is so beautiful and captures the beauty of traditional Malayali architecture so well, that I was transported into the Kerala of my memories for a while...Could not help but share this pretty little place with y'all....</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Hope y'all enjoy these images as much as I did....</div>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-25855438013389703732010-12-08T17:50:00.000-08:002010-12-08T17:50:06.184-08:00102: DIY Holiday Decor IdeasSimple DIY decor ideas that give your house an unique holiday look<br />
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</tbody></table>Time sure flies by...the holiday season is here.....the season of shopping, holiday parties, yummy food and mah VACATION!!!!!!! Hope all of you are having tons of fun too....Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-12443561110250445832010-12-02T19:39:00.000-08:002010-12-02T20:29:12.042-08:00101: Photographer Love<a href="http://www.piaulin.com/">Pia Ulin</a>, a photographer from Sweden whose has done editorial pictures for Elle, Dwell and many other decor magazines....<br />
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I am so looking forward to the weekend.. have a whole bunch of little weekend projects planned...Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-83559412822580296662010-11-30T20:48:00.000-08:002010-11-30T20:53:49.514-08:00100: Triple Caramel Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBAEvlGL3MHTCdJJI_-5W6LMdhrcsI4s_wMyoOgnzXhd_PjY6Xk45n0vkRWS0z0fCt4Petv30PsQnQJgA4bJre7miXAhieNUQTtSfJM3VozZ6sMrD98o4vKGpScPINDIgJo8IJUPVs2be/s1600/DSC07618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBAEvlGL3MHTCdJJI_-5W6LMdhrcsI4s_wMyoOgnzXhd_PjY6Xk45n0vkRWS0z0fCt4Petv30PsQnQJgA4bJre7miXAhieNUQTtSfJM3VozZ6sMrD98o4vKGpScPINDIgJo8IJUPVs2be/s400/DSC07618.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Hi all!!! I am celebrating my 100th blog post!! Super happy...made these special triple salted caramel cupcakes today..... and boy... are they yum!!! I think this is by far the best cupcake I have made till date....</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I got the recipe from Sprinkle Bakes. Followed the recipe to the 'T'...except for the candied caramel rounds part...I ended up taking a lot of pictures...</div><br />
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The salty caramel flavor is just soo good...this recipe is a must try....<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the cupcakes,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 ½ cups all-purpose flour <br />
1 tsp. baking powder <br />
¼ tsp. salt <br />
1 stick of unsalted butter, at room temperature <br />
1 cup packed light brown sugar <br />
2 large eggs, at room temperature<br />
1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Preheat oven to 325 F. Line muffin pan with paper. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk butter and brown sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each is incorporated. Add vanilla extract. Add flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two additions of buttermilk, and beating until combined after each. Place a tablespoon of batter into each cup, filling each about halfway full. Bake for about 25 minutes. When done, turn out cupcakes onto racks and let cool completely.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the Salted Caramel Filling</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">½ cup sugar<br />
3 Tbsp. salted butter<br />
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoons heavy cream, at room temperature</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Melt the sugar over medium high heat in a large pot. Whisk the sugar as it melts and cook until it becomes a deep amber color. Add the butter and stir it in until melted. Pour in the heavy cream (mixture will foam) and whisk until you get a smooth sauce. You may have some lumps but keep stirring until they have melted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cut a small round piece out of the tops of each cooled cupcake and pour in 1 teaspoon of caramel. Replace the cake piece and set cupcakes aside.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
¼ cup granulated sugar <br />
2 Tbsp. water <br />
¼ cup heavy cream <br />
1 tsp.vanilla extract <br />
1 stick salted butter, @ room temperature<br />
1 stick unsalted butter, @ room temperature<br />
½ tsp. salt <br />
1 ½ cups icing sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In a saucepan, stir together granulated sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cook without stirring until mixture turns a deep amber color. Remove from heat and slowly add in heavy cream and vanilla, stirring until very smooth. Let caramel cool for about 20 minutes, until it is just barely warm and still pourable.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In a large bowl, beat butter and salt together until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low and add icing sugar. Mix until thoroughly combined. Add the caramel (make sure the caramel is cooled before adding). Beat until light and airy, and completely mixed. If your caramel was too hot when added, it will cause your icing to be runny. If this happens refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Top caramel-filled cupcakes with frosting. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the Candied Salted Caramel Rounds</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (decoration)<br />
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1 ¼ cups granulated sugar </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">¼ tsp. salt<br />
¾ cup water</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lay out a large piece of parchment paper on your work surface and spray with cooking oil (such as canola). Fill a large pan partially with ice water.<br />
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Put sugar, salt and cold water in a heavy pan; stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring syrup to a boil. Lower heat slightly and swirl the pan once or twice as the syrup caramelizes so it will color evenly; do not stir. When the caramel is deep amber, plunge the base of the pan into ice water for about 2 seconds (just 2 seconds…no more than that) to stop further cooking. Quickly, dip a spoon in the caramel and let it fall onto the parchment paper in a drizzle. Move the spoon in a circular motion as the syrup falls from the spoon. Repeat 15 times. Remove from paper and adorn cupcakes.</span><br />
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This is the favorite place in my home :)<br />
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Wanted to share some of my favorite daybed pics that I have collected over time.....<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Do y'all have a favorite corner in you home....do share pics and ideas.. would love to hear from y'all....</div>Priya Ravindranathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14903249108354651794noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634602622398333933.post-80147937644418860862010-11-29T17:08:00.000-08:002010-11-29T17:08:19.044-08:0098: Home Decor Inspiration: Home in Almhult SwedenLoved the use of color and wallpaper and a fusion of different styles in this home of a freelance interior designer for IKEA in Sweden. Most of the furniture and decor in her home is from IKEA, garage sales and flea market bargains.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Spent Thanksgiving in the city of free spirited people, culture, art, history, historical architecture, music, lip smacking good Cajun food, street performers, Jazz, the 'Hurricanes', french coffee and beignets and fun galore....</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Had so much fun, walking the streets of french quarter, drinking and eating....until we could walk no more....then sat at Howl at the Moon, a dueling piano bar and spent the rest of the evening listening to some fun music....The next day, we set out all refreshed embarking on another culinary journey...starting off with a brunch buffet at "The Court of Two Sisters"......had the most divine coffee and cornbread there...and ate everything that you can possibly imagine....from eggs, mashed potatoes, sausages, jambalaya, salads, shrimp cocktail, a wide variety of desserts... u get the picture... 2 hours of brunch (it was pouring outside... so we had no reason to step out) and we were ready to roll (pun intended) again....walked around some pretty art galleries, listened to some street performers... met this girl who played the most soulful violin I have heard....visited the French Market and we could not resist buying some french coffee and beignets from Cafe du Monde though we were stuffed... got them "to-go' :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So pretty much in 2 days i have gained like a zillion pounds... and had a fabulous time....</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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