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Problems with Cakes (Common Cake Faults) : Baking Basics

Common cake faults are a part of my baking basic series! A post which helps you figure out what can be the common faults associated with cakes! Honestly this was supposed to be a post for F and I forgot about it and I was telling O that this is what I wanted to publish for F and he said call them problems no? And well they are in a way :P so here it is! Common cake faults!     I get many reader emails and FB messages on baking and if I have to create a pie chart on what … [Read more...]

A to Z Challenge// Appetizers & Sides// Baking// Baking A-Z// Baking Basics// Cakes2 Comments

Baking Basics – Flours and Substitutes

A post on baking basics - Flours and their substitutes! A simple post on baking basics. Some of the common flour and substitutes used in baking. I will add more to the list soon. Also please tell me if you are looking for a specific one and I will add it. Sometimes it just difficult to remember it off hand that what all might be needed. Cake Flour - 7/8 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tbsp cornstarch (sift it 3-4 times) = 1 cup cake flour. Self Raising Flour - 1 cup maida + 1tsp baking … [Read more...]

Baking// Baking Basics// Kitchen Basics// Ovo Vegetarian// Tips And Tricks11 Comments

Baking Basics 2 – Pans and More

The next post to the Baking Basics series which I am running on the blog! This one talks about Pans for baking and more! So here is the part 2 of baking basics. This post is much delayed than I would like it to be, but life is a little upside down these days :( Nothing seems to be in place and hence the delay in this post, I duly apologize for the delay specially to Chandu who has threatened to kill me if the post doesn't come up soon ;-) So we spoke about the Ovens  in the last post. Today, … [Read more...]

Baking// Baking Basics// Kitchen Basics// Tips And Tricks12 Comments

Baking Basics Part 1 – The Right Oven

Baking Basics  - Part 1 of my baking series, which I plan to do on the blog! The first one is on selecting the right type of oven! Baking Basics Part 1 - The Right Oven. Types of oven available in the market and which one could be right for you.     Considering lot of my posts and recipe are about baking on this blog and baking is what really my love is, it is not surprising that I get a lot of questions about baking in emails and FB messages these days :) There are a … [Read more...]

Baking// Baking Basics// Kitchen Basics// Tips And Tricks35 Comments

Fresh Turmeric Savoury Cake | Guiltless Baking

Who says cakes only need to fat & sugar laden things. This Fresh Turmeric Savoury Cake will change your perception for good. This cake is brilliant for breakfast, brunch, tea party or even cocktail bites with a spicy dip. I love Savoury bakes, in particular a good savoury cake. And it is a pity that they don't get enough attention. Attention that they really deserved. Savoury cakes are delightful things, not as high in calories and guilt as the other usual baked goodies and perfect for any … [Read more...]

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Bake With Me – Baking Workshop A Recap

A recap of our amazing Bake With Me - Baking Workshop! And finally Sin-A-Mon takes another big step, a step towards the dreams getting fulfilled. Yes, we held our first commercial baking workshop. I have been teaching baking for sometime now to friends and have been asked many a times from a lot of people to conduct proper workshop. Some part of me always wanted to do that and some part of me was a little afraid as we all are when starting something new. The excited nervousness that helps us … [Read more...]

Baking// Baking Basics// Sin-A-Mon Express8 Comments

A Day For Baking – Simple Baked Pasta

A simple baked pasta recipe which serves as the perfect dinner option, full of health and taste! N, Ojas and I - all of us love pasta, and this is the simplest and frankly, the most delicious pasta recipe. This simple baked pasta recipe works well with almost all pastas. I have tried it with Frafalle, Penne, Fussili, Alphabet Pasta, the shells and it tastes well with everything. Of course, the colored alphabets pasta are Ojas's favorite and we often end up buying those and making this … [Read more...]

Appetizers & Sides// Baking// Baking Basics// Kid-Friendly48 Comments

Pear and Blueberry Crumble Cake

Pear and blueberry crumble cake is one amazing dessert option which combines the sweetness of the pears and the slight tartness of the blueberries to come together and form a heavenly combination! I made this pear and blueberry crumble cake for a celebration, and it was such a super hit!   There is so much to write on this blog that I really don't know where to begin from. So many recipes to be posted, so many food tales to be shared. I don't know why I have been so laid back and … [Read more...]

Appetizers & Sides// Cakes// Desserts// Diet Options// International Desserts// Kid-Friendly// Ovo Vegetarian// Snack Box Recipes// Tea Time Snacks8 Comments

Ice Cream Sundae 101 | How to setup Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Ice creams Sundaes are whimsical desserts that cater to everyone’s fantasy. And this post is your Ice cream sundae 101. From the basics of creating a sundae to how to setup an Ice cream Sundae bar. And ending with my favourite four variations. This is a post you need for all your summer parties.  Before I start the basics of this post, let's take a moment to pause and agree that Ice Cream Sundaes are AWESOME! They are like the best ever Summer dessert. Agree with me? Good, read on and if you … [Read more...]

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About the Author

Monika is an ex-IT person turned into a food blogger, consultant, home baker and an amateur food photographer. She loves music, writing, food, and travel, but not necessarily in that order ;)

Sin-A-Mon Tales is a canvas for her food memories. Apart from Sin -A- Mon Tales, Monika also writes for many online websites and publications. She's an avid reader and can always be found with a book in her bag, which mostly is as bright as her. She's an obsessive traveler and is always looking for the next food story. Read More…

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