Grandma’s Cheese Drop Scones

    These are called ‘Drop Scones’ because the consistency of the mixture is softer than regular scones and the mixture is ‘dropped’ off a spoon onto the baking tray rather than the scone dough being cut or formed into shapes. If you want larger scones rather than spoon-sized ones, just double the amount on […]

Posted by Admin on December 19th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Muffins, Scones, and Loaves

Spinach and Cream Cheese Gems

  This recipe was originally called “Wild Oats Vege Muffins” after the cafe Wild Oats in Carterton in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand. The recipe was published in a newspaper a couple of years ago. I cut it out and kept it as it looked like a recipe that would make muffins or gems […]

Posted by Admin on February 19th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Muffins, Scones, and Loaves

Christmas Cake Recipe (Uncle Charlie’s)

Christmas Cake Recipe (Uncle Charlie’s)   This recipe is from Mum’s first recipe book. The recipe has been in the family for some time. As far as we know it came from Uncle Charlie (Mum’s Uncle, my Great-Uncle), who was Mum’s father’s younger brother. He had a bakery or a general store. It may have […]

Posted by Admin on November 30th, 2013 | 1 Comment Posted in Cakes and Cupcakes, Christmas

Mum’s Christmas Cake Recipe

Mum’s Christmas Cake Recipe:   Most years I miss out on the important tradition of making the Christmas Cake with Mum, so this year I was determined to be part of the process. It is also nice to be able to make a wish while stirring the dry ingredients into the fruit mixture. As a […]

Posted by Admin on November 30th, 2013 | No Comments Posted in Cakes and Cupcakes, Christmas