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How to decorate an eggless cake?

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Have you always wanted to learn, how to decorate an eggless cake, without using any gelatin, egg or animal product.

You can use soft tofu icing, for a vegan cake OR a fresh cream icing for a lacto-vegetarian or a gluten free cake.

You can also try soy butter icing made with soy butter and vanilla.  It is imperative to use flax seed bran, tapioca or potato starch as egg replacer in any vegetarian cake, along with baking powder. Without it, the cake wont rise.

The video talks about decorating an eggless Cake. Cake icing that is used in this video contains whipped cream, chocolate pieces and cherries. Sofia Raj Chocolates and Bakery in New Delhi, provide eggless cakes, chocolates, theme cakes that are lacto vegetarian, vegan and even Ayurvedic chocolates. This video shows how to use whipped cream to decorate a cake that has been made with egg replacer. (potato starch, tapioca starch)

For Chocolate Lovers!

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Whenever we eat chocolate we feel some form of guilt regretting it afterwards. What if I tell you eating chocolates is healthier, now you can feel guilt free!

In recent studies it has proved that cocoa is good for you because it contains flavonoids. They are polyphenolic compounds which are group of chemical substances found in plants. They contain a special type of antioxidant that helps to prevent cancer, heart disease, beneficial effects on human health, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, etc. When we eat any food that contains flavonoid our blood increases. The rises in antioxidant levels protect us from damage to blood vessels and the heart. It also prevents our DNA from damage and leading to cancer. Dark chocolate is more concentrated in cocoa content than the milk chocolate but white chocolate has no cocoa content.

Excess of anything is not good for you, so don’t do over eating. A small part of cocoa contains about 50 calories and a majority of candy bars contain about 200. Vegetables and fruits carry 25-80 calories and a serving of green tea has no calories at all. Vegetables and fruits have vitamin, minerals, phytochemicals that protect our health besides the flavonoids it contains. Remember it should not discourage us from eating a mostly plant-based diet that includes lean protein, fruits, and vegetables. So, go enjoy and eat your cocoa with moderation so that you can balance a fulfillment of all the good foods out there!

Chocolates as a Perfect Gift Idea!!!

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

When our mind is struggling over the idea of a perfect gift to send to our relative and our love ones on any special occasion, the one thing that is always on the mind is chocolate. Chocolates can make for an perfect gift for everyone.

Where ‘chocolate’ words comes from?
The word “chocolate” is derived from the “Xocolate” word, used in the acient times by the Aztecs of Mexico.The majority of the Meso-american people made chocolate beverages and made drinks out of chocolate. The first use of cacao is said to have been at a site in Puerto Escondido, Honduras, dating from about 1100 to 1400 BC.

 
Chocolate is made from the beans of Cocoa.Beans are separated from the cocoa beans after fermentation.After cleansed these beans are cleansed and then blown in a process to remove foreign particles and husk. Then the kernel of the seeds is broken in small bits which are called nibs. These nibs are ground finely to obtain.Which is called cocoa liquor. The liquor when crystallized produces the dark chocolate.Dark chocolates are virtually called mother of all chocolates.
 

There  are many types of chocolates include cocoa powder, dark chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, semi sweet chocolate, sweet dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, Couverture chocolates, and Gianduja chocolates and more other.

Chocolate is a famous gift item that you can give to anyone for any special occasion. You can give designer chocolate to your loved one with a bunch of red roses. You can wish your friends good luck with this delightful gifts. Parents can also be greeted happy anniversary with a chocolate basket. The best way to cheer up kids is by presents them a box of chocolates. No matter what the ocasion is, chocolate gifts are sure to bring a smile to the faces of the people who are close to your heart.

A designer box with the full of  delicious chocolates can be an ideal gift. A variety of  branded chocolates from Cadbury, Nestle, Vochelle, Ferrero Rocher can be included in the box, which is decorated for an pleasing appeal. If the recipient is a chocolate lover, he is sure to be delighted with the miscellany of white chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate with nuts, fruits, and almonds. Chocolates can also be moulded in different shapes like roses, stars, etc.
The chocolate roses can be sent decorated with red ribbons and nets.

Chocolates are a famous gift for any celebration. Think that what better way to say, “I love you” to that special someone than by gifting chocolates on ‘Valentine’s Day!’ Love and chocolates go hand in hand. Some ones birthdays are occasions which demand something sweet. Chocolates to your loved ones on their Birthday will surely be the most preferred gift. On the occasion of wedding, the best way to wish a newly wed couple is to gift them a pack of sweet chocolates and wishes that your life is sweet like this chocolates.

Diwali, Easter, Holi, Christmas, Rakhi, Eid or any other festival, chocolates are the most precious gift item to send to your family, friends and loved ones. When away from the family, chocolates can be a good long distance gift to send back home.