Christmas/Thanksgiving

Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

September 10, 2018

Hello friends! So the weekend flew as always and is Monday already back to haunt us again? By right, Mondays are supposed to be blue-y but thanks to this Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe, I am all geared up. Things that sugar (and a tiny pinch of salt) can do to you! I have been binge-watching on Netflix. I started with Sugar…

Beverages Christmas/Thanksgiving

Melon and Cucumber Aqua Fresca

August 27, 2018

Current addiction ------> This Melon and Cucumber Aqua Fresca! ♥️ This drink is officially one of my favorites right now! Refreshing and so so good!! Agua fresca translates to “fresh water" and are traditionally made with pureed fruit, water, sugar and splash of lime juice. It is easy to make as you do not need any fancy equipment except for a blender/food processor…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Healthy Meat Quick and Easy Soup/Salad Swift Spoon

Healthy Chicken and Avocado Salad

August 20, 2018

Avocado has gained in popularity over the past few years and is known as a superfood now. It is not just healthy, but also smooth and creamy and its consistency works in a lot of recipes be it is savory dishes or even a dessert. They are known to grow throughout South and Central America for thousands of years. It is…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Healthy Noodles/Pasta Quick and Easy Soup/Salad Vegetarian

Farfalle with Spinach and Orange Salad

August 17, 2018

TGIF folks!! Aren’t you glad that Friday is back for a visit again? I am definitely elated although I know that I would be slogging away with the housework over the weekend considering that Eid is approaching next week. The week has been a drag and the only silver lining was this big bowl of Farfalle with Spinach and Orange Salad.…

Bakes Bread Breakfast Christmas/Thanksgiving Quick and Easy Vegetarian

Easy Garlic Bread Recipe

August 13, 2018

Back when I was younger (not that I am old now), the only garlic bread I had were the ones from Pizza Hut. It was always a treat. At least that’s what the young Maya thought! Obviously, I had no idea that homemade garlic bread would be so easy to make. I started making my own garlic bread about 4 years back…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Healthy Quick and Easy Soup/Salad Vegetarian

Insalata Caprese Recipe

August 2, 2018

Whenever I have red & juicy tomatoes at home, my mind only goes 2 ways; a Bruschetta or a nice plate of Insalata Caprese. Since I also got a pack of fresh mozzarella, it had to be the latter. As easy and delicious a Caprese salad is, I was thinking would it not be easy to squeeze a whole blog post…

Beverages Christmas/Thanksgiving Ramadan

Watermelon Coconut Cooler

February 8, 2018

Watermelon Coconut Cooler, I <3 Thee. I loveeee coconut water, to the point of obsession. So, recently I have been purchasing bottles of the coconut water + watermelon juice combo. It was really a smart idea to combine both these awesome cooling ingredients into 1 yummy drink! How come I am not the mastermind behind such cool ideas? Anyways the price is pretty…

Bakes Chinese New Year Christmas/Thanksgiving Dessert Eid Yum Picks by Maya

Mini Orange Cakes

January 30, 2018

Vegetables and fruits are essential in our daily diet. Thank god for pumpkin pie, chocolate zucchini bread and these mini orange cakes. I have a confession. I basically took less than 5 minutes photographing these Mini Orange Cakes. I placed the cakes on a baking tray and took it to the coffee table, grabbed my camera and took a couple of shots…

Beverages Christmas/Thanksgiving

Homemade Cranberry Juice

January 23, 2018

I am feeling like a Rock star today because I made my own Cranberry Juice. You might be thinking who makes Homemade Cranberry Juice when you can conveniently buy bottled ones off the shelves? Well honey-bunch, we human beings are behavioral and so are our thoughts. Simply said, your mind would change after making your own cranberry juice from scratch. I guess…

Bakes Christmas/Thanksgiving Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce

January 18, 2018

Cheesecake with raspberry sauce, where do I start? ♡ Personally, I feel that a cheesecake is that kinda dessert that always looks good on the table and it always go down like a storm with the guests. Basically, a good cheesecake never fails to impress aye? The niece was on a school break, so I called her over to do some leisure…

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Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

Melon and Cucumber Aqua Fresca

Healthy Chicken and Avocado Salad

Farfalle with Spinach and Orange Salad

Easy Garlic Bread Recipe

Insalata Caprese Recipe

Watermelon Coconut Cooler

Mini Orange Cakes

Homemade Cranberry Juice

Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce