Lyne’s Slice 180g Cashew nuts 85g Copha 180g Glace cherries 1 Teaspoon Instant coffee 225g Dark chocolate button melts ¾ Cup desiccated coconut Grease an 18cm square slice tin. Chop Copha roughly and place in a heatproof bowl with the chocolate buttons. Place bowl over a gently simmering pot of water ensuring that no water … Continue reading
Dot’s sponge cake was a bit tricky, but I think I have mastered it now…only took me three tries at it! I had to do a bit of research but I stuck with the original recipe and it tastes delicious. I am not sure it looks or tastes the way Nan’s did, I am convinced … Continue reading
Nan’s famous Granny Salad is definitely a favorite in my house and often requested when I go to BBQ’s and offer to bring a salad. It is one of those things that she never wrote down the recipe for but it was made for any occasion and it was expected at most dinners at Nan’s. … Continue reading
The Lemon Cake was really lovely especially with loads of double cream! The kids didn’t like it so much and are nagging me to make something chocolate…..all in good time, I say! I found this recipe for Mexican Wedding Cookies and thought I’d give it a go over the weekend. After many requests, next week … Continue reading
So the Ginger Fluff was a success, it was really light and delicious and it disappeared pretty quick! The next recipe I found is titled “Mum’s First Slice”. It is written on a scrap of paper in Nan’s handwriting. I wonder if it is her Mum’s recipe? I will investigate and post results tomorrow. Vikki … Continue reading
It would seem I may have bitten off more than I can chew from the get-go! For my first recipe I have chosen Aunty Dot’s famous “Ginger Fluff”. This recipe is written on an old envelope that appears to be some years old as it was at the bottom of the box! Aunty Dot is … Continue reading
Cooking with Nan 