Sour Cherry, Almond and White Chocolate Bars
The momentum is reaching fever pitch as my life drawing group, The Bunya Artists, as we prepare for an exhibition of our work. We are joining the annual Samford Art … Continue reading
Gluten free choc chip, cherry and almond cookies
Christmas is a time for giving and small homemade gifts are always well received. This year I thought I’d make my friends a chocolate treat. Chocolate is perilous in … Continue reading
Salted Peanut Sesame Snaps
I curse technology as frequently and vehemently as the next person but I’m old enough to remember a life without it and I like love the benefits. I’m hooked on … Continue reading
Spanish Olive Oil and Fennel Wafers
Spanish sugar coated olive oil and fennel wafer biscuits have no local equivalent in flavour or texture. When I lived in Melbourne I could buy imported Ines Rosales brand Tortas … Continue reading
Julia’s Hazelnut Crescents
This recipe came from a one time neighbour. Julia was painfully shy, but under her awkward facade was an energetic intelligent woman with an ascerbic dry wit and a ready … Continue reading
Old Fashioned Ginger Nuts
Commercial sweet treats were almost unheard of in my childhood home, but my Grandma occasionally bought a packet of Ginger Nuts. Fascinated, I watched as the adults dunked their hard … Continue reading
Hazelnut Bread
This is an oldie but a goodie, a great festive season standby. Today I used hazelnuts, but you can use pistachios, almonds or walnuts, or you can use a mixture … Continue reading
DATE AND WALNUT SLICE aka CHINESE CHEWS C 1967
Who knows why this date and walnut slice was dubbed “Chinese Chews.” I remember them well from my teenage years, the high density of fruit and nuts per square centimetre … Continue reading
BARB’S NUT BROWN BUTTER BISCUITS
Baking these biscuits again after many many years has been a revelation! Following my Mum’s instructions and using inexpensive ingredients that were always on hand, this recipe is the source … Continue reading
ANZAC BISCUITS (COOKIES)
ANZAC BISCUITS (Cookies) are known and loved by every baby boomer Aussie and Kiwi alike. It is a commonly held belief that they were named because the mothers and wives … Continue reading
Please Pass the Recipe 