Soulful Creations

शुभ दीपावली! I was not going to do anything this Diwali but ended up inviting about 6-7 people and made two kinds of sweets, some baked murukku. Basically had fun- by fun, I mean our arguments ranged from AIDS to gay marriages to health care to Diwali facts! That was our kind of party- food, some nice smelling candles, great people and interesting topics to cover! Here is some of what I made-  might even post recipes later because the गाजर का हलवा was my own healthier version and it did taste pretty yummy. 

I love having snacks with my cuppa, well in my case it is a cup of coffee and not tea, but hey that does not stop me from making calling it high tea. And isn't that a lovely theme- high tea treats , yes it is the theme for this month's mingle hosted by Aparna. The event is Meeta's conception. Phew,  I thought I would not be able to join them this month but boy am I glad I could make it! Yeah make it with a handful of cream scones. I modified the recipe from here C ream Scones Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour and 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder 1 tbsp ground ginger 1/4 cup sugar (I mixed half dark brown and half white sugar) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup  heavy cream and 1/4 cup half and half 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing the tops brown sugar for sprinkling the tops Method Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, baking pow