My Perfect Monsoon

My favorite freshly baked Cinnamon Chocochip Muffins & A cup of Hot Coffee paired with one of my grandfathers Fiction Novels from the 1960s.

                  Monsoon is my Fav season, The rain purifying the earth, as though washing away the unwanted..(reminds me of the bathing rituals the Brahmans in the Indian culture practiced- A method of cleaning ones body of impurities and sins.) The fresh scent in the air, the cool breeze, the umbrellas, the sound of the water beating against your window. Its just so pleasant! I want nothing more than a hot beverage to be paired with my novel on such a day! But ever since I baked my cinnamon chocochip cupcakes, I have found a new addition to my must haves!

             I love the precision in baking. Everything is measured, uniform, timed and lets be honest, The final product is rewarding. Its the happiness of following perfect steps to achieve a product so delicious that I love most!

                Pair that with the breath taking monsoon weather and I promise you won't have a bad day. 

Butter + Sugar = Buttercream

My very first attempt at cupcakes.

Vanilla with Chocochips topped with Sprinkles.

My second attempt.

Choco-Mocha Cupcakes with Buttercream & Roasted Walnut Toppings.

            During the month of January-15, my aunt Neeru decided to visit us with her blissful Crumb-cake topped with chocolate sauce, I knew instantly I had to learn the recipe. So, over the weekend she taught me the basics of baking and gave me a few recipes to bake. And I haven't stopped ever since. I have taken up baking as a hobby.

I Love It.