Happy Birthday Isha!

Happy birthday sis!

You are turning 8! I wish you a happy 8th birthday. Even if your are annoying and follow me around, you are a great companion! 

Happy B-day, 

nanya

Samyu-BFFEAATC!!

                     Dear Samyu,
                            You are my best friend, and I cherish our friendship. I want to wish you the best birthday you ever had.

S-Super
A-Amazing
M-Marvelous
Y-Youthful
U-Unique

Your friend,
        Ananya (Madam Halwa)

P.S. You are my B.F.F.E.A.A.T.C- Best Friend Forever Eternity Always And Totally Chefs

Bharathanatyam

I have been learning bharathanatyam for 4 years. Bharathanatyam is a dance from Tamil Nadu, the southern part of India. Bharathanatyam has been a wonderful experience for me, and I love the special clothes, jewelry and the wonderful dance we perform on the stage during annual day. <------ That is a picture of me!

Bharathanatyam:

Bha- Bhavam (expression)
Ra- Ragam  (tune)
Tha- Thalam (rhythm)
Natyam- Dance

Photos

I was on my way home from school and I looked up to see the beautiful clouds and I decided to take some pictures of them.

I was on my way home and I saw the trees with the Carolina blue sky in the background. I took multiple pictures, some in focus, and some blurry, and this is the one I liked most.

 I love mini cheesecakes! There are many types of cheesecake, cherry cheesecake, caramel cheesecake, and mini cheesecake. I will share how to make mini cheesecake today because it is a small treat that every one will enjoy. It is great for celebrations like weddings, holiday parties, and for your family just any day! 

To make 16 mini cheesecakes:

Ingredients:

1. 2 packets 8 oz package of Philadelphia cream cheese (regular)

2. 1 cup of Nilla Wafers (crushed)

3. 2/3 cup of sugar (white)

4. 1 tsp of vanilla extract

5. disposable mini cupcake liners

6. mini cupcake tin

7. blender

OPTIONAL:

topping (cut fruit)

How to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees

2. Line the cupcake tin with cupcake liners

3. Crush Nilla Wafers (if not done all ready)

4. Place a tsp of Nilla Wafers in each cupcake liner

5. Take a bowl and put cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract

6. Blend all ingredients together (make sure it looks fluffy when finished)

7. Take a spoon and place the mix on top of the Nilla Wafers in the cupcake tin (fill to the top)

8. Place in the oven about (15 minutes)

9. Place the cheesecakes out on a counter to cool (about 10 minutes)

10. Enjoy!!

Welcome 2014!!

Wish you all a very Happy New Year 2014.  Stay tuned 
for my new recipe of the day! 

~Madam Halwa

About

Hi Madam Halwa followers,
My name is Ananya. I am 12 years old. I love cooking which inspired me to name the blog Madam Halwa. I also love photography, art, reading, writing and many more. In this blog I will share some pictures I have taken, some of my art, book reviews, some of the articles I am writing, and many more. Thanks for reading!


~Madam Halwa