A few weeks back my best friend and I were having one of our never ending chats on the phone( she and I go waay back to early school .Im the talker and she’s the listener). She happened to mention that schooldays were the happiest time of her life so far and asked me when was I most happiest. My answer surprised her. And me.
Now.
Yes, that’s what I said . Im the happiest I’ve ever been right now. Truly enjoying myself and my life. And it’s surprising really. I’m the fattest I’ve ever been, mostly unemployed and on the wrong side of 30!
Who would’ve thought!
But the thing is my life is simpler and Im guessing thats why Im happier.
Another friend of mine..who claims to know me ‘better than I know myself’ says its just a phase. Split-personality is the term he uses to describe me. My wild side is dormant now, ready to break free and let hell loose but until then peace and happiness remains….
Hmmmm..We’ll see about that!
Actually the point of all that blah was to tell you that I have a list of things I wanna do…. ‘goals’ , if I may . And one of the items on that list was to take my art a wee bit more seriously. Working to that end, surely you’ve heard of my Mumbai exhibition, …which I so shamelessly publicized…
Mumbai was fun…Stayed with an awesome family friend ,met a whole lot of my relatives (most of whom I haven’t seen in …well..ever!) also met a few friends ..and re-lived many wonderful memories..
Met 2 wonderful and inspiring fellow-bloggers..Harini and Simran for a cuppa coffee.
And yes..sold many many paintings…..
In celebration here is a wonderful Lemon Cake…its delicious ..esp if , like me, your heart sings at the sight of all things lemony….
Lemon Yogurt CakeFor the cake:
Adapted from Oragette
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/2 cup canola oil
For the glaze:
Juice from 2 lemons
1/2 jar powdered sugar
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, yogurt, and eggs, stirring until well blended. Add the flour, baking powder, and zest, mixing to just combine. Add the oil and stir to incorporate. Stil until it combines to a smooth batter.Pour into a greased and lined 9-inch round cake pan
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cake feels springy to the touch and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake.Cool completely and then spoon the lemon glaze( just combine the lemon juice and the powdered sugar).
Art , Food and Travel Chronicles 
shanthi
/ December 15, 2010awesome and gorgeous. Visit mine when time permits
Cynthia
/ October 26, 2010You know, that is the wonderful about getting older I think, realizing what is important, what makes us happy and not bothering with how the world perceives we should look!
s
/ December 15, 2010yes I agree. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Tanvi
/ October 23, 2010That is one moist looking cake.Loved your write up!
Kulsum at JourneyKitchen
/ October 23, 2010Yes, I’m one of those people who love anything lemony. Specially cakes. And I love yogurt. I have seen this recipe around for a while now and just haven’t tried it. I’m sure I’m going to try it now, sometime this week! Thanks for inspiring
Aparna
/ October 21, 2010You deserved every bit of your trip and the good times too. 🙂
And I agree, Harini and Simran are two very lovely people.
I remember this cake and I can vouch for it. It not only looks good, it tastes wonderful.
nisha
/ October 19, 2010Its a great thing to realize on ur own that you are happy:)
On another note, the yoghurt cake is an absolute fav of mine and has made its way through to the kitchen many many times
Aparna Mallya
/ October 18, 2010So soft and tender!!
Rachana
/ October 18, 2010Am glad to know that your exhibhition went off so well. Congrats!
I love citrus flavours in baked goodies and this lemon cake looks simply Wow!
rebecca
/ October 18, 2010wow congrats on the art exhibition and lovely cake Rebecca
Sushma Mallya
/ October 18, 2010That looks so good, very soft and spongy…
Alisa
/ October 18, 2010I hope you could add this lemon widget at the end of this post so we can direct readers to this recent recipe in your blog. Thanks!
Alisa
/ October 18, 2010the lemon glaze makes me wish I had a slice of this.
SS
/ October 18, 2010Hey Sheba.. good to read about your exhibition. Nice that you recognized you are happy now, now. 😉 Usually ppl do see these things only in hindsight, the present is always too close for any decent perspective.
This lemon cake looks so summery. Bon apetit!
Hopie
/ October 17, 2010Glad your exhibit went so well and that your happy! I always hated when people told me that college was the best years of a person’s life when I was in college. The better I know myself, the happier I am in life so far 🙂
Priya
/ October 17, 2010Gorgeous looking cake, looks absolutely sinful..
Miri
/ October 17, 2010Light and fluffy as a cloud this seems!
BTW, The link to Orangette doesn’t appear in the post….just fyi
suma
/ October 17, 2010Hey Sheba!! Thought you have disappeared into the art world, grt to see this post!! Being happy is what matters at the end of the day and you are lucky to have found your calling. Revel in it!!
The cake looks seriously sinful gal, reminds me about your golden cake…!!
Deepti
/ October 16, 2010Oh my godness! orange color gives the cake a nice punch.
Simran
/ October 16, 2010It was great meeting you as well!
The cake looks divine