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Family Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting
2008-11-14 19:31:00 This is my first icing/frosting cake, technically (I’ve made a french chocolate pecan torte before). Though I bake cake often, its usually plain cakes and the reason…of the two of us,... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
Africa's Hot Deserts Could Power Entire Continent
2008-06-07 16:35:00 Solar power from Africa's deserts could supply all 600 million citizens currently without electricity and even export power to Europe, a green energy conference in Nairobi heard Thursday. The ferocious desert sun could provide the energy equivalent of 1.5 barrels of oil per square kilometer, said Gerhard Knies, project manager for Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy Cooperation (TREC), at a meeting of nine African states. "The largest source of energy is the solar radiation (and) the best place to receive solar radiation is the desert," he told reporters at the start of meeting of 20 parliamentarians in Kenya. "Deserts get 700 times more energy per year than all human kind is using," he explained. "It is as if a layer of 25 centimeters (10 inches) of oil is falling down in the deserts year after year." The legislators from Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda Tanzania, Uganda and the Seychelles are at the conference to discuss energy access for the poor. "T...
By: Curious? Read
Apple & Cinnamon Crumble-top Cake
2008-05-01 21:40:00 You might have come across a variety of apple & cinnamon combinations before, but for me its a first time affair…yes, this is the first time am eating apple….I can see so many... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
Review: The Fortune Cookie, Sector 18, NOIDA
2008-04-13 15:13:00 Meeting with some long lost friends, their parents, their children and so on, we landed up at Fortune Cookie on Friday night. It’s a nice place really - the owner is an ex-shippie who has ransacked his house and placed all his collected oriental artifacts in the restaurant. Decorated with an overpowering shade of red, The ...
By: Food...!
Review: Superstars, Sector 18, NOIDA
2008-04-11 13:12:00 I went for lunch today to Superstars in Sector 18, NOIDA with an old friend, who I was meeting after nearly 14 years. They haven’t spared any expense in doing up the place and have probably paid a pretty penny for the decor. A pool table, glass floors, huge bar, a music system that can be ...
By: Food...!
F1: When The Telegraph deserts Mosley, he must be in trouble?
2008-04-07 23:09:00 How things change in the space of a week. Especially The Telegraph's editorial line on Max Mosley, it seems.
By: Brits on Pole
F1: Fortune deserts Brits in Bahrain sands
2008-04-06 22:44:00 One British driver had a trouble-free Bahrain Grand Prix in which he got the most from his car, gained places from his grid position, and beat his team-mate. Unfortunately for the bigger names at the front of the field, it was Anthony Davidson in the lowly Super Aguri.
By: Brits on Pole
F1: Fortune deserts Brits in Bahrain sands
2008-04-06 22:44:00 One British driver had a trouble-free Bahrain Grand Prix in which he got the most from his car, gained places from his grid position, and beat his team-mate. Unfortunately for the bigger names at the front of the field, it was Anthony Davidson in the lowly Super Aguri.
By: Brits on Pole
Review: The Lounge, Mosaic Hotel, Sector 18, NOIDA
2008-04-05 04:48:00 The Lounge is what Mosaic hotels calls a Pastry Shop. In reality, it is little more than a glass counter filled mostly with sweet pastries and a coffee machine behind it. This setup, for some reason, is located bang adjacent the lobby and is a bit too integrated with it. The décor so to say, is ...
By: Food...!
Review: Flluid Lounge, Mosaic Hotel, Sector 18, NOIDA
2008-04-04 07:08:00 Flluid is in the Mosaic Hotel and is probably one of the most interesting lounge bars in the area. They have an adequate selection of food and quite an array of liquors. In fact, Flluid probably has the best stocked bar in NOIDA! On entering you feel you?ve stepped into some location in the Arctic or ...
By: Food...!
Review: All American Diner, India Habitat Centre
2008-04-02 09:30:00 We met up here for lunch with brother and wives [Indu, Navnita]. Located in the India Habitat Centre on Lodhi road, The All American Diner is a good choice for the odd meal. The very first point in the experience is the people at the gate of IHC. Very polite and helpful, it is a good ...
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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
2008-03-29 12:51:00 Achieve gourmet style dipped chocolate strawberries ? a typical romantic treat ? easily in your own kitchen Ingredients 24-30 ripened strawberries (including green stalks) 6 oz. milk or white chocolate chips (depending on preference) Directions 1. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in a suitable bowl, using either the defrost setting or a low power. Use 2-3 minute intervals, ...
Moose Pudding with Stewed Pineapple and Praline
2008-03-25 16:55:00 I hope you all had a wonderful Easter. Though we celebrated, I didn’t cook much this time…I outsourced everything for a change :)The only thing I made was moose pudding with stewed... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
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Baked Meringue
2008-03-14 05:53:00 If you’ve managed to hold on to your freshly whipped up meringue, then you could either use it as it us as a stuffing or topping - or bake it. If you’re going to be baking it, be creative and see what kind of shapes you can come up with. Line a baking dish with baking ...
By: Food...!
How to make a French Meringue
2008-03-13 03:41:00 I’m not much into deserts - never have been and probably never will be. The attractions of a nice, juicy cut of meat and the things you can do with it are just too much for my cromagnon mentality.The day before however, was a revelation of how addictive deserts can be - I was introduced ...
By: Food...!
Definition: Meringue
2008-03-12 05:48:00 Meringue is a type of dessert plasma made from whipped egg whites and caster sugar. Some meringue recipes call for adding a binding agent such as cream of tartar or the cornstarch found in confectioner’s sugar. Meringues are often flavoured with vanilla and a small amount of almond or coconut extract. They are very light ...
By: Food...!
Zarda - Meethe Chawal - Sweet Rice
2008-02-26 05:37:00 This dish has uncertain origins but I do know it is made by Hindus and Muslims on special occassions. The Hindus call it ‘Meethe Chawal’ or sweet rice and the Muslims call it Zarda. Aamir, a friend at work, brought some from home and was nice enough to share it with all of us. It is ...
By: Food...!
Chocolate Walnut Bars
2008-02-14 10:15:00 Happy valentines day to you all !! I think chocolate has a special importance on valentines day menu, so here goes valentines special chocolate walnut bars. Chocolates & nuts are one of my... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
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Review: Geoffreys, NOIDA
2008-02-14 05:52:00 Naheed, Kiranjit and I decided to step over to Geoffreys for a quick lunch yesterday. Based on my last experience there [sunday buffet brunch and beer], I was only too happy to recommend the place. I wouldn’t do so readily today. Lets talk about the environment first. Service was fast, friendly, efficient anf thoughtful. The ambience ...
By: Food...!
Another Rat Deserts USSR Clinton
2008-02-13 03:51:00 Woops! Mike Henry, deputy campaign manager for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) has resigned, according to a source familiar with the decision. Henry tendered his resignation yesterday morning but worked the last two days on a volunteer basis. His departure is not entirely unexpected, as he was brought into the campaign by Patti Solis Doyle, who stepped ...
By: Pirate's Cove
Carrot Cake
2008-02-01 18:39:00 I was introduced to carrot cake by my friend, Divya. When we were staying in hostel, she used to bring this delicious carrot cake made by her mom. Those days, since most of my concentration was on... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
Deserts and Canyons Screensaver
2008-01-30 02:27:00 Click to enlarge Deserts and Canyons Screensaver 1.0 To view the Deserts and Canyons Screensaver you must first download and install the Free Google Photos Screensaver. If you already have the Google Photos Screensaver program skip the following section and scroll down to obtain the Deserts and Canyons Screensaver photo feed link. Post from: ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Deserts and Canyons Screensaver", url: "http://www.plentyofsoft.com/de-sktop-enhancement/miscellaneous-/deserts-and-canyons-screensave-r/" } );
The Ocean's Biological Deserts Are Expanding [Digg]
2008-01-26 02:25:00 Researchers are reporting that the ocean's biological deserts have been expanding, and they are growing much faster than global warming models predict. All of the biological deserts had grown, except the South Indian Ocean's. The total expansion was 6.6 million sq. kilometers or 15%, and it happened as the shallow waters of the gyres were warming
The Ocean's Biological Deserts Are Expanding [Digg]
2008-01-26 02:25:00 Researchers are reporting that the ocean's biological deserts have been expanding, and they are growing much faster than global warming models predict. All of the biological deserts had grown, except the South Indian Ocean's. The total expansion was 6.6 million sq. kilometers or 15%, and it happened as the shallow waters of the gyres were warming
Queen of Puddings
2008-01-24 20:34:00 This pudding was made to celebrate a small milestone that I achieved in blogging. This is my 100th cooking post! ~WoW~ When I started blogging… I never thought I’d be able to maintain it... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
American Deserts Screen Saver
2008-01-11 02:03:00 American Deserts Screen Saver 3.0 Spectacular, stark, stunning, raw beauty of desert landscapes. Desert landscapes possess a sweetness and diversity from Death Valley to Canyonlands. American Deserts range from the lowlands of southern Arizona and California to the high Colorado Plateau with exposed geology of vivid beauty and subtle contrasts. Every season ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "American Deserts Screen Saver", url: "http://www.plentyofsoft.com/de-sktop-enhancement/miscellaneous-/american-deserts-screen-saver/-" } );
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
2008-01-10 09:58:00 Hi All Wish you all a happy & blessed new year!! I know its a bit late, but as the saying goes, its better to be late than never :). Hope you all had a wonderful Xmas & New Year. This is my... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
Review: The Taste, NOIDA
2007-12-17 16:33:00 There are food delivery joints, crappy food delivery joints and then there is ‘The Taste’. Run by a chap called S.M. Mahajan, I strongly believe no one at this place eat their own food - unhygienic, poorly prepared, poorly delivered and absolutely uneatable. Located in sector 110, NOIDA, they frequently ‘forget’ to deliver orders and act ...
By: Food...!
Meringue?.
2007-12-16 22:34:00 Last week, I wanted to bake something simple and by simple I mean, something very easy, with a few ingredients. At the same time, I also wanted it to be related to the festive season of Xmas. Its a... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
Rice with Sweetened Milk - Kheer
2007-11-30 05:19:00 This thick, creamy and delicious Indian desert was made by cooking rice in milk (100gm/2L), then adding sugar and dried fruits and cooking till thick. Served hot or chilled.
By: Food...!
Review: Bhiwadi Gymkhana
2007-11-28 10:39:00 We dined at a restaurant in the Bhiwadi Gymkhana a short while back. It is spanking new place with clean, simple decor and good, friendly service. The presence of Manu, the man behind the efficient running of the entire complex, did make a difference to the experience. Our dinner menu comprised minestrone soup (115), ...
By: Food...!
French Chocolate Pecan Torte
2007-11-15 22:55:00 Its been a month that I have posted a new recipe. The reasons are many for not posting, topping the list is my laziness :). Anyway the time has come for me to wake up and make something. November is... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
Ice cream in pastry shells
2007-11-02 06:12:00 Surprise guests dropped in for dinner recently. While I could rustle up an acceptable dinner quickly, I really didn’t know what to serve for desert - which isn’t my forte anyway. Using some crunchy pastry shells (bought from Goa on a recent trip), and some butterscotch ice cream, here’s what was served. Quite presentable, though ...
By: Food...!
Food Deserts: How a Community Group in Detroit is Changing Ideas About Food
2007-10-02 16:46:00 How far away do you live from the nearest grocery store? More than likely, you pass one on the way to school, two on the way to work and maybe even three on the way to the gym. If this scenario is...
By: Green Options
Egyptian Sweet Tooth
2007-09-27 22:02:00 You’d think Ramadan means less food, less cooking, less eating. But no, not here in Egypt. Ramadan means quite the opposite. There are actually special dishes and deserts made especially in Ramadan; people rush to the stores to stock up. Others are seen queuing up to buy delicious sweets that are traditionally eaten during the ...
By: Unique Muslimah
Eggless Cinnamon Cake
2007-09-18 17:46:00 This cake can also be called a guilt free cake, yes it doesn’t have eggs, butter and not even white flour. This is one of the best ever low cal/fat stuff that I ever had and believe me the... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
Everything but the Girl - Like the Deserts Miss the Rain
2007-09-16 03:35:00 Everything but the Girl - Like the Deserts Miss the Rain [2006]
By: AlbumsDeMp3.com
Israel Helping Nigeria To Turn Deserts Into Gardens
2007-09-11 04:44:00 (Hat Tip: Israel Times, Image Credit: State.gov)An Israeli-American company has decided to partner with the nation of Nigeria in order to combat the ever spreading deserts that seem to be taking over the northern part of the country.(Business Today Online) The projects, conceived by Framan Agridev, a Nigerian-Israeli partnership, is aimed at combating desertification across the northern part of Nigeria, provision of thousands of houses for displaced persons and creation of over two million jobs within three years.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the parties on August 20 2007 revealed that the "Desert to Food"project will gulp the sum of N1.92-trillion ($15-billion) in two years, while the "Swamp to Food" programme will gulp the sum of N256-billion ($2-billion).Emeka Mba, FramanAgridev's managing director and group project coordinator, who spoke on the project, stated that agriculture could earn the country three-fold income than what oil could generate and that the t...
By: IsraGood
Lemon Bars
2007-09-08 08:37:00 Here is another tangy recipe. Since my experimentation of Lemon Drizzle cake was successful, I was eager to try out this recipe and luckily this one also didnt disappoint me. Though I have a sweet... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
Pineapple Smoothie
2007-08-21 20:49:00 I got a small surprise from my Appa last time when we went to India. He gave me a small present, two cookery books. It was a very pleasant surprise, especially since it was from my Appa. Appa is a... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
Chocolate Apples
2007-07-26 08:59:00 This is an adaptation of Toffee Apples. You’ll need 3 medium size Apples, Peeled, cored, chopped into 1 inch pieces 1 egg + 1 cup of plain flour + 1/2 cup cold water, beaten into a smooth batter 300gms bar of cooking chocolate Oil for frying Phase 1: The apples Heat the oil Dip the pieces of apple in the batter Fry ...
By: Food...!
Chocolate Apples
2007-07-26 08:59:00 This is an adaptation of Toffee Apples. You’ll need 3 medium size Apples, Peeled, cored, chopped into 1 inch pieces 1 egg + 1 cup of plain flour + 1/2 cup cold water, beaten into a smooth batter 300gms bar of cooking chocolate Oil for frying Phase 1: The apples Heat the oil Dip the pieces of apple in the batter Fry ...
By: Food...!
Of Rydia and Deserts
2007-07-16 18:24:00 Cecil wakes up in a clearing in the woods. Kain is gone. The girl from Mist is there, unconscious. Cecil takes the girl on the only path out of the clearing and quickly ends up at the edge of a large... This full article can be read at http://www.gamingtales.com/fina-lfantasy.
Pal Payasam
2007-07-11 22:02:00 I was waiting to make this payasam for quite sometime but i couldn’t find red rice here in Bahrain. So this time when i went to India “Paysam rice” was topping my shopping list :).... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
Nirulas No More
2007-07-06 04:27:00 We decided to pop over to Nirulas in Sector 2 NOIDA on Friday evening. We have gradually been getting more and more disillusioned with the quality of *every* thing at Nirulas lately, but for ‘old times sake’ always give it another chance every once in 6 months or so. While the quality of service ...
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Citrus Tea Cake
2007-06-29 10:58:00 Dear All, am back after a small holiday!I thank all my readers for visiting MariasMenu.com regularly. Though I couldn’t check my mails regularly, I have tried my best to reply to all of you who... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
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Carrot Kheer
2007-04-21 14:06:00 Carrot - 1 (medium size, grated) Sugar - 2-3 tablespoon Milk - 1 cup Cashew Nut - 4 Cardamom - 2 Water - 1/2 cup Ghee - 1-2 teaspoon Fry the cashews in ghee & keep it aside. Saute the grated... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
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Lemon Drizzle Cake
2007-04-14 15:41:00 If you like lemony taste, you will definitely love this cake. The buttery sponge is perfectly complimented by the lemon syrup, which soaks into the cake giving it a gooeyness which is even better... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
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Pasto - Italian Kitchen
2007-04-09 17:29:00 Pasto is a reinvention of Masala Magic - a very drastic and total transmogrification actually. Looking for a bite after treating myself to a new phone (Nokia E62) we decided to finally try Pasto. On all earlier occasions I have avoided the place thinking it would probably serve different renditions of the cliched and ubiquitous ...
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Raddison Coffee Shop
2007-03-21 10:40:00 The Raddison Hotel, Near IGI Airport, New Delhi On the second day of training, we went to the buffet at the coffee shop at the Raddison. Very good looking buffer and a huge spread. Indian, cold cuts and continental food. Yum. Bleeeeaaakhhhh!!! I’m told my expression was worth recording for posterity as I withdrew a strand of hair from ...
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