As I write this post, few hours before the closing of 2010, I am constantly reminded of the fond memories of this year which I will treasure for so many years to come.The year started on quite a sad note with demise of one of my close office colleague back in India.I was struggling to get over it and I accidentally found myself in a foreign land, which I call home now.It looks like life has moved forward,I understand that a new phase of life has slowly ushered in with lots of responsibilities on me not only towards my family but P’s family too.I struggle each day to meet the expectations within my heart and those which I am bound to.
I certainly did lose a few good opportunities on the career front and personally,made new friends who have grown to be a really integral part of our life now.We bought our first car this year and moved to a bigger apartment.When I came here for the first time,P had only one computer table and a mattress to sleep on.It took us almost a 8 months to set up our new house.Sometimes, when I sit on the couch and look around, gazing through the walls, I recount where I bought what from, for few minutes I am overwhelmed with the fact that we finally have a four walled apartment decked up enough to be called a luxury home.I m so attached to even a small spoon of my house now 
The laughs I laughed & the fun moments I had were certainly life’s way of making up in full for the losses all through!
And last but not the least,I started this blog with absolutely no air of what the world of food blogging is about!I had only one confidence with me to start with-I knew cooking & could plate out a decent meal on the table.That’s it.I have learnt so much in past 5 months and yet have a minute clue of about how much of it is still untouched.The best part has been interacting with all kinds of people,few of them quite encouraging & helpful It’s so much a part of me that sometimes I wonder how I will maintain this page as life will get more and more busy..but I m sure I will coz this is my new found passion for the time being
Anyhow,having learnt from all the mistakes and taking all the fond memories forward,I bid you Good Bye 2010.And hope that 2011 will be more than fulfilling in personal life, for career & even cooking wise ..now come on its a food blog after all, how can I leave food behind! A very simple but one of my favourite recipe of white chocolate truffle recipe that I would like to close the last post of 2010 with.Take your pick guys-coconut, sesame, red chilli, peppermint or almonds or anything which u like..candied oranges, pistachios or a drizzle of dark chocolate for some ideas…below it goes:
What I need:
For the Truffles:
[Recipe makes 20 truffles]
- 8 oz White chocolate bar [I use Ghirardelli]
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Irish cream liqueur [Baileys]
For Rolling & Mixing:
- Sweetened coconut flakes, lightly roasted
- Toasted white Sesame seeds
- 4 tbsp chopped roasted almonds
- 2 candy canes, crushed
- 2 tbsp red chilli flakes
How I did :
- Coarsely chop the white chocolate bars.
- Place the cream in a bowl, and set the bowl over a pan of simmering water.
- Let cook until heated through on very low heat.
- Slowly add the white chocolate into the warm cream until completely melted.Stir using a wire whisk.
- Whisk in the cream liquer and vanilla extract. It will take about 5-8 minutes for the chocolate to melt depending on the size of pieces.Keep the heat low all thorough.Do not over cook.
- Divide the chocolate mixture into 5 bowls and add 1 tbsp of the coconut shreds, seasme seeds, candy canes & toasted almonds to four bowls.Add 1 tsp of chilli powder to the fifth one.
- Cover the bowls with cling film and chill for atleast 1 hour or until pliable but firm enough to scoop.
- Take out and a scoop, make dollops of the chocolate mixture and place on your baking sheet lined with parchment paper.Refrigerate again for about 15 minutes, until firm enough to roll into balls.
- Take out shape into balls and roll again on each of the toppings.
- Chill again until ready to serve.
Enjoy!
Happy New Year Everyone!Hope 2011 brings joy,success & good fortune to each of your homes See you guys next year!!
White Chocolate
I love those sesame coated truffles, looks so Indian and traditional. Happy 2011 to you, Tanvi !
Lovely truffles! Happy New Year to you too!!
Oh Tanvi , i love as u recount all those precious moments with P , as u build not a house but a home!
So wonderful!
And well rock with these truffles, Oh soooo Good , truly!
Brite new year with lodsa love to ya Tanvi!
ahh what a choice of topping…that chilli flakes idea is incredible….
A very HAppy new year to you dear.
Tanvi,
white chocolate truffles with awesome topping looks delicious. Hope this year will bring more happiness to you and your family.
mmmm love your truffles! can’t decide which one is my favorite, you were so inventive with the toppings!
happy new year!
Those truffles look so good- I love all of the different toppings! I hope you have a wonderful new year!
lovely recipe as ever keep on blogging love your blog
Happy New Year
Rebecca
Yummy and great choice, love to try the chili ones. Wishing you and family a Happy & Healthy New Year!
wow, looks delicious, happy new year. Love all your toppers of truffles.
Those truffles look so good.
Wishing you and your family a happy 2011
Lovely truffles and that sesame roll.. love it!
It’s great to know about all those lovely passing and memorable moments of your new home and new life abroad!
I wish U to have a …..
Sweetest Sunday,
Marvellous Monday,
Tasty Tuesday,
Wonderful Wednesday,
Thankful Thursday,
Friendly Friday,
Successful Saturday.
Wishes you and your P a Bright, Happy and Prosperous New Year 2011 with God Bless.
With lots of hugs
Your friend Sutapa
Whoa! Some of those have chili flakes! Brilliant! That really is a great-looking array of truffles you’ve got there …
its so cute, very yummy truffles …Wish you & your family a very happy and a prosperous new year
I’m so glad you’ve found happiness here! It sounds like you’ve come a long way. It’s been a joy getting to know you better and I look forward to continued friendship in the New Year; especially if you’re going to share such delicious recipes as these truffles. Yum!
It sounds like you had such a crazy eventful year Tanvi but I am so glad it brought you to blogging so that we could meet! These truffles look mind-blowingly delicious!
Aw, Tanvi, it sounds like 2010 was quite a year for you. We all have bumps along the way but it looks like you have a lot to celebrate.
These white chocolate truffles look lovely. I’d be interested to try the one covered in sesame seeds, I don’t think i’ve had chocolate w sesame seeds before!
May 2011 bring you loads of sweet things to come! Happy New Years daaaahling!
*kisses* HH
p.s. please pass me some truffles, those look amazing!
I am doing good. How are you? Wish you a very Happy new Year. It’s been a while I hopped on to your blog. Been little busy last couple of days. Looks like a lot of baking going on here. Love those cute truffles.
You’ve had such a big year! Kudos to you for building such a wonderful life with your husband, I can’t imagine how difficult this must be for you! I always admire my friends from India/Pakistan who effortlessly make a life for themselves on the other side of the world. Just amazing.
Wonderful recipe – I love truffles!
Your truffles are beautiful…and you are doing such an amazing job with your gorgeous site…The very best for 2011 to you and your loved one
Tanvi, your truffles look delicious, I love the idea of coating with different topping
Beautifully done 
Happy New Year! White truffles look like snow balls- that is amazing capture!
Mouthwatering white truffles…looks soooooooooo tempting !
all those toppings on the truffles looks heavenly …how beautifully you have ended the year with so many memories..i wish you to have more good in this new year
Dear dear Tanvi—may your home bloom and grow to become a sanctuary for the two of you—may this year be full of happiness….funny thing–I like to joke to people that when we landed on this continent, both of us had only two suitcases each. Look at all the junk we’ve accumulated along the way! LOL!!!!—but I can so relate to your feelings here—-like that song says–thodi si zameen, thoda aasmaan…..
Much love and happiness to the two of you.
Best wishes for a happy New Year! May this year be filled with joys, happiness, smiles, health and lots of success!
These truffles look amazing; i don’t know which one I would like to start with: they all have very intersting , tasty flavours! yummy!