Monthly Archives: August 2015

Sunday Funday # 13

Posted on August 30, 2015 by coconutcraze

Humming bird is the most interesting little creature to watch. I have the pleasure of watching a pair from my window facing the backyard. They have a regular rendezvous with the hibiscus flowers every morning, drinking its nectar. There is … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged bird, Bird photos, Humming bird, Photography, Photos | 16 Comments

Aquafaba mayonnaise/ Eggless mayonnaise

Posted on August 27, 2015 by coconutcraze

Have you heard of Aquafaba? I am sure you have some idea about this egg substitute that awed the vegan community. A couple of months ago, I read about this in a post by Poppy of http://bunnykitchen.com and I was … Continue reading →

Posted in comfort food, Dressing, Easy recipe, Gluten free, International recipe, Not just for kids, Vegan | Tagged aquafaba, briny bean liquid, dressing, egg substitute, juice of legumes, legume water, Mayonnaise, vegan egg replacer, Vegan mayonnaise | 28 Comments

Very banana loaf/Banana-y bread

Posted on August 20, 2015 by coconutcraze

Banana bread is a pleasing way to extend the life of those overripe bananas. This bread is moist and delicious with loads and loads of banana flavor! It is a quick bread so there is no kneading or rising time … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Baked, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Cake, Cake decoration, comfort food, Dessert, Easy recipe, Finger food, Fruit recipe, International dishes, Not just for kids, Pack-and-go snack, Side dish, Snack | Tagged Banana bread, Banana bread cake, banana flavor, banana loaf, comfort food at its best, easy banana dessert, easy recipe, finger food, fruit bread, healthy banana loaf, simple dessert, spongy banana bread | 30 Comments

Oreo and blueberry cheesecake

Posted on August 14, 2015 by coconutcraze

Cheesecake has a special place in my heart and home. It is a hot favorite in any party as it is fancy and tasty. I would never miss a chance to enjoy a slice. If people say, ‘no’, to this … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, Cake, Cake decoration, Cheese, comfort food, Dessert, Fruit recipe, International dishes, Not just for kids | Tagged baked cheese cake, blueberry glaze, Cake decoration, Cheese cream, Oreo crust, Party cake, rich cheesecake, Summer cake | 31 Comments

Hibiscus tea/Health drink

Posted on August 11, 2015 by coconutcraze

Hibiscus, the tropical flower that blooms in the heat of summer is nature’s amazing gift. I have heard of hibiscus tea and its benefits. Normally, it is made using red hibiscus flowers. There is a pink variety growing in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Easy recipe, Raw food, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged drink, Floral recipe, Healthy drink, Hibiscus drink, Hibiscus tea, Karkade, lime juice, Maple syrup | 19 Comments

Sunday funday #12

Posted on August 9, 2015 by coconutcraze

Actually, Saturday was the funday! I went roaming, taking in the sights and sounds of the big city, Toronto! I took the subway and went for a Vegan food festival at Fort York and then walked to CNE and on … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebration, Photos | Tagged Celebration, CN, CNE, Lakeshore, Mississauga, Toronto, Vegan food | 5 Comments

Sage olive oil braided bread

Posted on August 7, 2015 by coconutcraze

I am fascinated by a braided bread because of its beauty. Braiding is something I associate with hair and not so much with food. So this is not just food but an artistic food expression! Challah is a Jewish braided … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Baked, Bread, Breakfast, comfort food, Finger food, International dishes, Main dish, Pack-and-go lunch, Pack-and-go snack, Side dish, Snack | Tagged braided bread, Breakfast bread, Challah, herb bread, sage and olive oil bread, Sage bread, Savory bread | 17 Comments

Butter mushroom

Posted on August 5, 2015 by coconutcraze

Butter Mushroom Butter chicken is undoubtedly one of the most famous Indian dishes enjoyed around the world. It is rich and creamy with a buttery flavor. Recently, I made butter chicken with barbequed chicken. I used tikka masala to marinate … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, Celebration, comfort food, Curry, Indian curry, Indian recipe, Side dish, Vegetarian | Tagged butter mushroom, buttery gravy, cremini mushroom, onion tomato gravy, rich creamy curry, side dish, vegetarian, whipped cream | 18 Comments

Sunday Funday# 11

Posted on August 2, 2015 by coconutcraze

Summer flowers! Now I know why short is sweet! I have to take in as much floral bliss as possible so I can recollect it in cold wintery days and feel happy! Flowers are a message from earth saying, ‘Everything … Continue reading →