Recently, I reread The Poetics of Space by Gaston Bachelard, a book that applies the philosophy of phenomenology to spaces and things. Flowery prose, whimsical and speculative, the author plays with how memories are shaped within the home. A mediation of poetry, it forces reflection and realization about innate experiences. The reread conjured a poetic experience with my mom’s rose teapot and orange cake.
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Desserts & Treats
Fenugreek Tangerine Tea Cake
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Also tagged Bachelard, baking, bundt, citrus, comfort food, English tea, fenugreek, Gaston, homelove, homemade, icing sugar, kamloops, Madeleine cookies, namkeen, orange, tangerine, The Poetics of Space
Meal Type: Desserts & Treats
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Happy Hour
Sugar. Spice. And everything nice: Ginger Syrup
We are heading into the holiday season. Happy Hour. Cocktail Parties. It’s time to make some drinks and desserts, but with a South Asian kick.
This homemade spicy ginger syrup is versatile for both cocktails and non-alcoholic “mocktails” and even desserts. The best part is it’s simple to make.
Where did the inspiration from this Ginger Syrup come from? Chai tea, of course.
Posted in Drinks, Holidays, Sweets
Also tagged black pepper, bold, cardamom, chai, cinnamon, cloves, cocktails, coffee, drinks, east west, family, fragrant, ginger, gingery, indian influence, mason jar, me, mocktails, mom, oprah, oprah effect, rum, simple syrup, spices, spicy, starbucks, sugar, syrup, vegan, vodka
Meal Type: Happy Hour
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