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 …
Category Archives: Family food history
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 …
Apple and Banana (or Blueberry) Shortcake
I didn’t really realise until I was writing this how much my early baking was skewed to baking for the …
Dark Fruit Cake
As I’m finally eating a slice of this, my favourite fruit cake, post Christmas, I’m still not quite sure what …
Stained Glass Window Cake
I’ve already told you about the fruit cake I make with friends each year from a recipe via my mother …
Christmas Cake
As I’ve mentioned before, I really like Christmas baking. One of my favourite bits is a tradition that has developed …
Wholemeal Honey Date Bars
As I’ve mentioned a few times, for me an important part of food is about the meaning in what we cook …
