I have always thought that the word ‘cookies’ was a relatively recent American import into Australia, yet here was Great Grandma Ethel using the word 80 years ago. You live, you learn. I’ll keep an eye out for ‘Peanut Butter’ and ’24/7′ while I’m at reading the rest of her recipes. This was a no fuss,… Continue reading Old English Ginger Cookies
Thank you to my husband’s-work colleague’s-mum. They are NUTTIES! Of course they are. Fancy using a whole bag of nuts and not working that out. I even write my n’s like that when I’m trying to be a little bit fancy. Thanks Liz for the correction! If you have a close look at the Copperplate… Continue reading Nutties {In which I am once again the (lovable) idiot}
I had a new helper in the kitchen today. My nephew came to visit from country Western Australia, and since we were the only two up at the crack of dawn, we cooked together. Today’s recipe was “Putties”. I have never heard of these biscuits before, and an internet search brought up nothing, other than… Continue reading Putties (the family comes to stay from WA)
These look easy. That’s what I said. Aloud. To more than one person. And they are. Once you know what you’re doing. Probably. Batch one proved that the standard 20ml Australian tablespoon is bigger than what Grandma used. And I should know – I ‘ve seen the tablespoons. It also proved that in baking it’s… Continue reading Picking up my game (Fairy Cakes or Biscuits)
I was going to just add this picture as an extra my last post, but after all the trouble we’ve been to, I thought it deserved its own post. Although my sister and I are good friends, it appears that our computers aren’t even talking to each other. Also, it appears that I still have a… Continue reading Sorry, Sis
Oh help! This recipe is designed for a cook with more experience than me. How much more sugar? Method? How soft is soft dough? Baking temperature and time? Also it appears that Grandma Ethel was some kind of industrial baker. My sister cooked this recipe first, and even halving the quantities, it took 3 cups… Continue reading Good Ginger Snaps
Playing House 