Geetha's Kitchen

I had been wanting to try this recipe out when I finally got it -Yes! Only problem was, I could not find the black currants although I searched far and wide. Not to be stymied by a bit of fruit, I substituted other dried fruit (a mixture of dried blueberries, strawberries, and cherries) and also made it egg-less! I used a 9" round pan and it was just barely big enough to hold all of the batter. Although there were no spills with the 9" pan, a bigger pan such as a 9"x13" pan might be better. All said and done, the cake turned out great. The lovely surprise was the almost crispy golden crust it developed! If the proof of the cake is in the eating, then this cake definitely is a keeper as it disappeared rather quickly. The chunks of dried fruit contrasts deliciously with the sweet cake. It is a yummy cake and needs no topping or icing; besides, why would one want to hide the beautiful golden crust? But if you must have a topping, I would either just give it a...

Lemony Soda Bread is a delicious addition to one's quick bread repertoire. It is vegan, easy to make, and healthy too; I have incorporated whole wheat flour to increase the nutrients. It is luscious with dried blueberries, strawberries, cherries or any combination; cranberries, raisins or currants may also be used. Since Soda Bread A l'Orange has been such a success, I have been wanting to try my hand at one using lemons. And on a spur of the moment I added some poppy seeds......... needless to say, I am pleased with the results :D! Fragrant and juicy Meyer lemons are perfect for this recipe; but if Meyer lemons are not available, other lemons will work also. Regular lemons are tarter than Meyer lemons which are on the sweet side - so soda bread using a regular lemon will have a more pronounced tart lemony taste. I have made this recipe using both types of lemons and love the tangy taste of regular lemon; but if you prefer, you could decrease the tartness by substi...