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...
Pastry, cheese and chutney are always staple ingredients in my kitchen. So these are the perfect answer for when you don't know what to make. Not only is this recipe great for a quick and easy smoko idea, but it is also a great recipe to have up your sleeve for when...
An easy no bake - no fail slice This is an all time favourite recipe of mine. I don’t particularly like cutting slices with solid chocolate toppings, which coincidentally a lot of peppermint slice recipes have, because I can never get through the whole slice without...
The perfect recipe for making two loaves of bread which are the perfect size for sandwiches or toast. It includes wholemeal flour - but not too much that some family members may turn their noses up at it. And enough wholemeal flour to make it better than a traditional...