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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tagged baking, caramel, coconut, delicious, Family, Food, simple food, simple recipes, Slice
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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
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Tagged baking, delicious, Family, Food, kitchen, savoury, simple food, Slice
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Ginger Slice
This is one of Nana’s little handwritten recipes. Her writing is beautiful, but sometimes hard to read. This is the type of recipe that turns up so often in Nana’s notes. With incredibly simple instructions. So straight forward that they … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, Country Cooking, delicious, deliciously ugly, Family, Food, ginger, Slice
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Chocolate Rum Slice
Rum. It sometimes feels as though I can barely turn a page in Nana’s books without seeing this word printed or scrawled. I could probably dedicate a whole blog to the rum based recipes in Nana’s books (and could guarantee that they … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, friends, marshmallow, rum, simple food, Slice
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Banana Slice
Judging from the empty cake stand, this slice is a real winner! Continue reading
Chocolate Rough Slice
Ah yes, it is that time of year again. Birthday month. Not mine alas. But it seems that most of those in my life decided to enter the world at the same time. This is convenient, as the month long … Continue reading
Raspberry Coconut Slice
I will admit to you now that I approach the humble slice with an element of trepidation. I have little patience for messing about with layers and taking things in and out of the oven, and I find it frustrating … Continue reading
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