Kingston biscuits. They are an Australian biscuit, an oaty, buttery sandwich cookie with a delicious, creamy milk chocolate filling in the middle. They are yummy, but I try really hard not to buy packet biscuits, what with all the additives and preservatives, when I can easily bake up some cookies myself. So when I saw a recipe for a homemade version of Kingstons, I jumped all over it. And they … Continue reading →
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Rice Pudding
A lot of my childhood memories revolve around my grandparent’s house. My parents have always worked full time, so when I was young I would go to my grandma’s after school and on the holidays. My cousins would be there too and they are boys, so we would get up to all sorts of mischief. I fondly remember my grandma chasing my cousin around with a long wooden spoon in … Continue reading →
Breakfast Semolina
Let’s talk about semolina. Semolina is a fine fine fine fine grain, from the very centre of wheat. It is similar to polenta or cornmeal in its grain and in its cooked consistency. In some desserts, particularly Greek ones, semolina is used to make a custard filling for pastries. In Poland, people cook up semolina like porridge and give it to their children for breakfast. The semolina is cooked in … Continue reading →