Purple Corn Crêpes
We ate a lot of pancakes when I was growing up. We had a couple of cows, so we usually …
Category Archives: Family food history
Pumpkin and date scones
One thing I didn’t mention in my earlier post about pumpkin and prune cake (perhaps because I was too busy …
Pumpkin and Prune Cake
In the past, I’ve often felt a bit defensive about this cake, even though it’s a family classic. Pumpkin and …
Medieval Biscuits – Caraway Shortbread and Cardamom Almond Circlets
I was always a fairly good student at school, as long as the task didn’t require creative presentation. Essays, tests, …
My Grandmother’s Túrós Gombóc
I’ve previously mentioned the significance of the Hungarian family favourite recipes passed down from my grandmother. Túrós Gombóc*, basically curd cheese dumplings (I’m …
My Grandmother’s Kakaós
This cake, in our family called simply Kakaós, is one of the recipes handed down from my mother’s mother that has …
Apricot Yoghurt Slice
I’ve spoken before about the role of the classic Australian Women’s Weekly cookbooks in my early baking. I probably cooked most from the …
In Search Of Golden Pudding Turns One!
One year ago today, I started this blog with a brief introduction. Seventy posts later, I’m still really enjoying this …
Robyn’s Pasties
Well hi there everyone, this was a rather longer break than I expected! It’s been a busy March with family …
Pecan-Apricot Squares
Recipes that have become favourites in our family come from many sources, and this is one of two that I originally …
