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Apricot Rum Balls
I don’t know how it happened, but the last time I posted was 6 months ago. At the time we were in the depths of winter and I was longing for summer. Now I wish I’d kept my mouth shut. … Continue reading
Posted in Biscuits, Cakes and Slices
Tagged baking, delicious, Family, Family food, Food, life, Melbourne, old recipes, recipe, retro, simple food, simple recipes, summer
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Ginger and Coconut Slice
It turns out it’s winter. More accurately, the deep dark depths of winter. I’m cold. My house is damp. My clothes are desperately trying to host a colony of mould that appears in need of a home – I wish … Continue reading
Lamb Shanks with Beans
Oh hey there winter. I’ve been waiting for you. My woolly socks are tucked under my pillow for any fresh nights. My hot water bottle is beside the bed waiting to be filled up. I have a host of t.v. … Continue reading
Posted in Main Course
Tagged australia, delicious, Food, homemade, june, lamb, recipe, simple recipes, winter
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Cornflake Meringues
One of the things I love about Nana’s books is flicking through and finding little handwritten recipes from other people. I happened across the following recipe yesterday while flicking through and it came at a perfect time. Mum and I … Continue reading
Muesli Slice
I have a tendency to bake to clear my head. In these moments it is not fiddly, wordy recipes that I crave, but those that with just a few steps and a good dose of stirring. Which is how the … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes and Slices
Tagged baking, delicious, Family, Food, kitchen, life, simple, simple food, simple recipes, Slice
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Malt Biscuit Slice
It’s getting cold. The kind of cold that keeps me snuggled in my winter coat while I do chores around the house. It must look ridiculous to see someone wearing a winter coat while vacuuming, washing dishes. . . cleaning … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes and Slices
Tagged baking, chocolate, cooking, delicious, Dessert, Food, simple recipes, Slice, sweet
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Chocolate Fruit Slice
Today is Mother’s Day in Australia. It’s not a day that has traditionally been given a huge amount of attention in my family. Not because we took our darling mother dearest for granted, but more because she never really bought … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes and Slices
Tagged baking, biscuit, celebration, cookie, delicious, Family, Food, kitchen, mother's day, simple food, simple recipes, Slice
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Caramel Walnut Slice
I have had a little less time to devote to testing Nana’s recipes recently. All my free time has been spent at my parents house giving the two new kittens hugs, and watching them chase pipe cleaners and jump at … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes and Slices
Tagged baking, caramel, coconut, delicious, Family, Food, simple food, simple recipes, Slice
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Watermelon with Gin
I can’t vouch for the rest of the country, but if you’re in Melbourne or Sydney you could be fooled into thinking it’s still summer. Hopefully if you’re in the northern hemisphere there is a hint of warmer weather coming … Continue reading
Tuna Slice
My Aunt Cathy is a great baker. She makes the most wonderful scones and cakes! So when my Dad’s family get together she’s got the sweets nailed. For our latest afternoon tea I had an urge to bake and was … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes and Slices
Tagged baking, delicious, Family, Food, kitchen, savoury, simple food, Slice
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Kath & Kate 