Askanam means “my kitchen” in Tatar , and I love spending time there cooking and baking . Thank you for stopping by and hope you enjoy visiting my happy place !Tumblr (3.0; @askanam)http://askanam.tumblr.com/For me at least :) I love vanilla, and this cake is so soft and fluffy, it makes my tummy tickle....http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13474734024http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13474734024Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:05 -0800vanilla cakecakepink cakecream cheese frostinggradientvanillaThe turkey turned out delicious.  All I did is to take it out of the brine, pat dry with paper...http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13327734996http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13327734996Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:29:00 -0800thanksgivingturkeyroasted vegetablesmashed potatoesgravyHappy Thanksgiving! So excited to prepare our first turkey, for our first Thanksgiving, in our new...http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13268812315http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13268812315Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:34:05 -0800turkeythanksgivingbrineThe word zacusca is of Slavic origin, and simply means &#8220;appetizer&#8221; or...http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13194794434http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13194794434Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:07:00 -0800This cake looks so yummy, love the color!  jesuisuneetoile: So I just baked this triple layer cake...http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13107034960http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13107034960Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:03:00 -0800 This is one of my all time favorite cakes. I guess the name says it all&#160;: Death by...http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13105018071http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/13105018071Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:55:45 -0800chocolatechocolate cakecakeganache Amazing autumn colors on our street reminded me today  of a tart I made a while ago, and wanted to...http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12951744455http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12951744455Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:29:16 -0800peach tartpeachtart Back where we are from, cheesecake is not a very usual desert, and people are not always open on...http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12895309726http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12895309726Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:58:00 -0800cheesecakechocolateganache<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luqtkzoKaS1r6apdro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luqtkzoKaS1r6apdro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luqtkzoKaS1r6apdro5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luqtkzoKaS1r6apdro4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luqtkzoKaS1r6apdro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luqtkzoKaS1r6apdro6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span>I use my KitchenAid mixer way too often… I actually use it more often than I use my gym membership … this is not good . But it is delicious . And what is it about pink meringue frosting that makes me so happy ?</span></p> <p><span>Chocolate cake with ganache filling and meringue frosting</span></p>http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12874766938http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12874766938Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:46:00 -0800chocolate cakemeringue frostingpink cakeganache<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luq5fgZhRN1r6apdro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luq5fgZhRN1r6apdro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luq5fgZhRN1r6apdro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>  This is Tabak Borek , our favorite traditional tatar dish . These are very small dumplings made of a simple dough (flour, egg , water and salt) ,  filled with ground meat (beef and lamb) and onion . They are boiled in water , drained , and then topped with sizzling butter , red pepper flakes and garlic yogurt . It takes a long time to make but is so worth it .</p>http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12853684205http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12853684205Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:04:00 -0800tabak borekmanti  It is the first time ever I pickle anything , but I am so happy I  did this last Saturday&#160;!...http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12829885074http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12829885074Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:23:00 -0800picklescauliflowercarrotsoniongarlicceleryOne of the biggest pleasures for me is cooking, ever since I was only a kid experimenting in my...http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12829164229http://askanam.tumblr.com/post/12829164229Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:41:00 -0800