november gets me full in the stomach and empty in the pockets

Today marks the final birthday celebration in the month of November! Ahakz. Coincidentally, it also falls on the day of my first paper, and since the exam’s in the morn, I had time to whip up some lil things in time for the celebration.

I already had cupcakes in mind, but since the dad subtly hinted for a revised version of the peach cobbler I did the other day [it was faaaar too sweet even for my liking], I decided to work on something along those lines. And so I ended up with apple crisps.

So here’s the recipe:

 

Verdict: A simple recipe to follow. Absolutely loved the cinnamon smell that permeated throughout the kitchen. AND it wasn’t too sweet! But the next time round, I must remember to make a smaller portion… Hehe.

The cupcakes plan still went through, with me vowing to refrain from chocolate ones, since the birthday girl isn’t much of a chocaholic. Bearing in mind that her fave colour is pink, I whipped up plain cupcakes with strawberry frosting. As you can see from the photos below, I bended the chocolate rule, and ended up placing mini M&Ms.

 

Verdict: The sweetness of the chocolate went well with the sourness of the strawberry frosting, without overpowering it. Definitely a keeper.

chocolate mousse

I don’t know whether it’s the stress, or pure escapism on my part, but staying at home for supposed exam preparations somehow always lead me to the kitchen instead. This is my first try at chocolate mousse [making and eating!], and I must say I look forward to more mousse(s)!

Oh, and I must seriously venture into the non-chocolate realm of epicurean escapades. Ummm, in due time, I guess. For now, it’s strictly chocoholic

truffle drive

 

My dad celebrated his 59th today, and I thought which better occasion to try my hand at chocolate truffles! The coatings were cocoa powder, rainbow sprinkles and cornflakes. Though the melting rate worried me to no end, twas a hit with the family, especially the lil niece who got a sugar rush in record time. Ahakz. Can’t wait for other ‘themes’ to work on!