THE KITCHEN AFFAIRE

Some days the mood to bake comes at odd times. Yesterday was one such day. I was done with cooking and cleaning up. It was almost 11 PM when I felt like baking something quick. That was when I thought of these yummy coconut macaroons.  They came out so yummy too :D We loved em.. Source - Taste of Home Ingredients 1-1/3 cups  flaked coconut 1/3 cup  sugar 2 tablespoons  all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon  salt 2 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon  vanilla extract Method In a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour and salt.  Stir in egg whites and vanilla; mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.  I used the heart- shaped cookie cutter ;) Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool on a wire rack.   Yield:  about 1-1/2 dozen.

This is one yummy and perfect Lemon Cake recipe I found in the Food Network website. The recipe comes from none other than Food Network's famous program, Barefoot Contessa, hosted by  Ina Garten . One bite into this cake and you will forget all about your diet ;) And I thought why not bake such a yummy cake for our friends 25th wedding anniversary. And thats what I did.. :) What do you think? :) Courtesy :  Food Network For the cake 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 1/2 cupsgranulated sugar 4 extra-largeeggs, at room temperature 1/3 cup grated lemon zest (6 to 8 large lemons) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoonbaking powder 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda 1 teaspoonkosher salt 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract Method  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch) loaf pans. You may also line the b