The year that went by --the inevitable 2010 round-up!

Here I am with the inevitable yearly round-up,I am sorry if its sounds boring,almost in sync with the Annual report which is dished out in every meeting and undoubtedly,the most boring part.I promise to keep this short,sweet and interesting[hopefully].

2010 has been a mixed bag of emotions for us.Though the year started on a very promising note,it didn't remain so for long.I fought with a terrible bloggers' block due to this and then came back with a bang for my 2nd Blog anniversary.I invited you to be a part of my happiness by sending in your Best Chocolate Cakes.It was a very successful event[my first] with a whooping 34 entries in all.I roped in a dear friend[now a super celebrity]to do the honours of choosing the winner for the event.

The Best Chocolate Cake event Round-up


Being a self-learned baker,I identify with beginner bakers and their apprehensions well.While starting off,I just had one or two fool-proof recipes with me,passed on by my co-sis and after a few trial and error sessions,I started getting good,consistent results.So when Ria suggested a baking group for beginners,along with Maria,I couldn't be more happier and we started a baking group--A Sweet Punch.If you want to be a part of this group,please send a mail to asweetpunch@gmail.com

A Sweet Punch

For a person who hasn't won a single lucky draw or even any assured gifts,winning a giveaway was an occasion worth celebrating.I won a giveaway hosted by Nags with which I could finally buy the Bundt Pan and Microplaner I've wanted for a long time.As the year was coming to an end,I won another giveaway hosted by Ann and I am still breaking my head as to what to buy--lucky me!!

Ever since I started baking,I've been getting queries regarding my oven.Even now,people find it difficult to believe I've been successfully baking in my Microwave Convection oven.I don't see any reason not to bake in MW Convection,as it gives such consistent results each and every time.So when DK,asked me to do a guest post on the same,I was more than happy.Check out my guest posts at her blog for MW Convection FAQ's.

Baking in Microwave Convection Oven

Baking in Microwave Mode

Another highlight of the year was meeting bloggers in person.It is a totally different feeling altogether to meet someone who shares the same interest as you and someone whom you've known only through their blogs.In June,I met Nithya,Priya,Shanthi and Srivalli in a mini-blogger meet.But the real icing on the cake was the Mega blogger meet we had this month where a whooping 17 of us turned up.It was great fun.Some of us met again two days later which again was a great experience for me.Looking forward to more such meets in the future!!

Best 5 recipes of 2010

Jambool - A Konkani delicacy

Palak Pathrodo

Strawberry Cream Gateau

Vegetable Cutlets-Udupi Diana style

Masala Biscuits

Best 5 recipes you liked

Hershey's Celebration Chocolate Cake

White Chocolate Valentine's Gateau

Moist Butter Cake

Condensed Milk Pound Cake

 Molten Lava Cake

Initially,this blog was started just to record my kitchen experiences,but now it has grown and has gone a long way from there.From the blog stats,I understand that you guys like my baking adventures and look forward to it.For Easycooking,2011 would be a year of more baking,more experiments in Konkani cuisine,as well as other cuisines and more important - more recipes which you like to read about and cook.Hope to see you around more and wishing every one a very Happy New Year 2011!!

Off this goes to Srivalli's event-Best of 2010!!

Lots of Love,