These cheesy strips of deliciousness are super yum on a platter, dipped in hummus or as an addition to smoko. As a kid these were what we were handed by mum for our plate for school concerts and hockey discos. There is nothing healthy about these. And mums recipe...
Sweet and warmly spiced biscuits, sandwiched with raspberry jam, iced and sprinkled with jelly crystals. What more can you ask for in a biscuit! This recipe is an oldie, but it's a goodie. The name of these biscuits originates from the First World War when it was...
These scrolls are so versatile. They can be eaten straight from the oven, or cold from the smoko bag. Eating savoury scrolls for "smoko" can be quite satisfying for several reasons. Warm savory scrolls provide a sense of comfort, especially during a quick break. The...
Mary is my husband Joe’s grandmother and this is her infamous sultana cake. When I submitted this recipe for my book 'A High Country Life' they wanted to know how many people this recipe would serve and I had to giggle. I went on to explain that if Hugh (my father in...
This recipe is super adaptable. Please don't be constricted to the cordial and fruit I suggest. You could use any flavours your family enjoys. The great thing about these jellies is that there is no added sugar, no artificial colouring, and no nasties - like store...
Got wrinkly fruit forgotten in the fruit bowl?Make ‘Forgotten Fruit Muffins’ I first began calling these forgotten fruit muffins, because here in the Otematata Village, which is a popular holiday destination, people leave their cribs and holiday homes to head back to...
A quick and easy recipe that makes two litres of delicious and refreshing lemon cordial concentrate. Don't be restricted to just lemons. Try this recipe with oranges and limes too. Nancy is my sister's friend's Mum and has been an expert in making and delivering...
My theory is that when baking - it is always best to make one for the tin and one for the freezer. This way you always have something up your sleeve for when people drop in, or for an emergency smoko. I remember my mum making a similar loaf to this, and she tells me...
This light date slice with hints of citrus, is paired perfectly with the dark chocolate topping. This is a mash-up of a few recipes that I found in old fundraising recipe books. These are always the best books for gaining insight into true and tested smoko...