Happy 2nd birthday!!!!! and a new twist!!!

Dear friends;

 Here's  wishing Indulge-ashscorner a very Happy 2nd birthday. Like every 2nd bday comes a Terrible Two's syndrome....so things are also going haywire here at ashscorner....lets just say life gets in its way and things are beyond your reach at times.....with so much snow comes a lot of shovelling and lots of sneezes..wo we all had our rounds of coughing and blowing our little noses BIG WAYY......

Like last year, I am adding new label to the blog," Guest rec.-Diary" Many of my friends are not bloggers but when they try something new they like to share...so this is the post where you can feel free to publish. All you need to do is;
Prepare the rec, take a picture of the entree, write a short post on HOW TO..and send it to me....I will publish it under her name and we will try to connect in our own little virtual world. The recipe called for can be anything but should be presentable and edible.....if your post includes your sweet memories and stories, It will be very much appreciated.. You can request anonimity if you feel like.....or have  a screen name...If you don't wnat to include a rec...but if you are making any project which you would like to share..feel free to teach us  a new skill....

So friends, don an apron and get hooked..someone is eagerly wiating for  a mail from you.......

Looking forward for an amazing new year and an association with you all for the third year as well!!!!

Till I talk to you Again;
Love Ash.  

Rusking it!!!!!

Ever since I read the post on Rusks from P of a cook@ heart glory, I had this in my head.. the idea haunted me and I was awed her smartness.. I had read  an article by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor, that "out of disasters is Creativity born".. and how true for P to have proven it...Love you P for Daring such bakes.....

I had planned on visiting my brother this Xmas, but due to my laziness and not acting on time, I was stuck without having proper documents to visit him...Since my over confidence in the system and administrative process, I had already  baked the cake.. and as it always happens, Man proposed and God disposed......my trip was cancelled.. and we had the worst snow storm we could have ever had.. when the snow was measured it was about 22 inches....so I was really happy and glad with Gods Plan as we heard reports of people stuck in the Storm with little or no resources..I was happy to be at home in the warmth of my loved ones...Life is simple if only you let it be...I was bit sad when the trip was cancelled, but was very very happy with the extra time I had on hand...The idea had been already planted by P and the cake was staring at me from a distance....so there I had the Plan and the resources..so I went about rusking it.. I cut the cake into long strips like a  Biscotti.. and cranked up the oven to 450degreeF and about 10 mins baking on each side.. I had these pieces of heaven ready to be dunked into my T.. I get mad stares from my Mr. Right when I dunk my cookies/biscuits into my T... but that's what makes me happy..so I dare to dunk.....My find.. Is Britannia Good day dunked in Ginger T is my mantra for   a good day...whats yours?????

Happy New Year and Happy Postings to all my friends,

Love Ash.