A half eaten chocolate muffin in a case, on a white background.

Improving Muffins

February 26, 2014 smitsa 0

Muffins, by definition are small domes spongy cakes or bread  made with egg and usually eaten at breakfast. They are certainly not cupcakes! The name […]

Shaqima or sachima on a plate of wood.

Sachima (Sa-Chi-Ma)

December 16, 2013 smitsa 0

Sachima or Shaqima is a Chinese pastry found throughout the country. As in keeping with all pastry products there are many regional variations although it […]

Hoodia gordonii, a medicinal plant, in flower (ai-ais - richterveld transfrontier park)

Hoodia

October 4, 2013 smitsa 0

Hoodia created a great deal of excitement when it was found to have appetite suppressant opportunities. Weight loss is a health necessity for many people […]

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Besan ka Halwa

August 25, 2013 smitsa 0

Besan Ka Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert and made using different flour, chick peas (lentils), and nuts. Besan Ka Halwa is one of my […]