It was dark. Pitch black really. And there I was, wandering around the streets of Thamel, Kathmandu, trying desperately to find the café called Snowman based on a line from my Lonely Planet guide. I don’t have the guide any more, but here’s what it says online: “…this is one of those rare Kathmandu hang-outs…
Tag: Cakes
BakeFestDxb: the four-tiered edition
^From Sahar Latheef’s table Like an old hand, I’ve been attending BakeFestDxb since the very beginning (wander down BakeFestDxb memory lane with all previous posts here) … it’s a great way for community bakers to showcase their skills to the world and interact with the world. Every year, Wild Peeta opens up their space to…
Getting themed and customized cakes in the UAE
It was my 25th birthday this past Friday (March 2) and I had no plans – which was a first for me. I just want to thank my friends for not listening to my insane desire to be anti-social that day. Ringleaders Shruti and Wajiha organized an immensely well-executed surprise birthday party (code named “Devina’s…
Hallowe’en in Dubai
My first Hallowe’en in the UK, I had these amazingly decorated cupcakes with a good friend of mine while we were exploring Fright Night, a city-wide event Sheffield would put on at Hallowe’en. I thought I’d never see such brilliantly done cupcakes before. And then…these: Hoo boy, did Yasmin (also known as Red Panda) blow…
Celebrating 1 year with the UAE food bloggers
It’s been a year since food bloggers based in the UAE formed a coherent and cohesive group. A lot has changed in one year. We started off as less than 10. We’re now boasting a group of more than 60 food bloggers (yes, all in the UAE). I didn’t know anyone’s faces very well last…
Drown in decadent, thick, rich and sexy chocolate
Look fearfully off the precipice…wonder if you’ll be able to survive the fall? Take a nimble step, dip your toe in the richness of it all. Inhale as the chocolate flows through your veins. Take a leap of faith. Drown in decadent, thick, rich and oh-so-sexy chocolate. Note: Chocolate cake from Zaatar W Zeit is…
Teaser: #BakeFestDxb
I’m going to edit the pics and post about the second BakeFest Dubai soon, but just to keep you salivating at the thought…here’s a teaser pic of what went down.
Blue Birthday Cake
Just a look at the birthday cake we’d gotten for my brother to take to school on his special day. Mr Baker hasn’t gone wrong yet. Very reliable.
Pastries from Gateaux
Random: did you know “gateaux” means “cakes” in French? Anyway, I followed a tip from @dollz87 because I wanted to get some pastries but wasn’t sure where I could get good ones in the DMC/Dubai Marina/Emirates Hills area. Nestled away amidst the construction behind the JBR Walk, you’ll find Gateaux just next to the HSBC in…
The lovely Hummingbird Bakery, London
Pictures by me and @eddydubai I’d never had red velvet cake before (I know, isn’t it shocking?) and I’d heard about The Hummingbird Bakery from @cookiemonster82 and decided to give it a try. I toddled off to their outlet in Wardour Street (just off Oxford Street) with @eddydubai and picked a slice of the delicious-looking…
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