I am loving...

... my Nan's recipe book. She would write down recipes she came across in a book for later reference, and I am currently borrowing it from my Mum. Nan died 22 years ago this May. There are things in there that remind me of my childhood, and it brings great pleasure introducing such delights as coconut/cherry slices to my children. My Nan would be so proud of the comments the children have been giving her. Not only is it nourishing (if a little sweet at times ;) )but it is connecting them with their past, with a lovely woman they never met, but who would have adored them all.

I love the fact it is all hand-written, all in lbs and ounces, and alot of it so simple to do. I hope over the next few weeks to share some of them with you. They are not necessarily healthy, but they are certainly, for me, so comforting and part of my heritage.

Todays offering is Laidlers Nutty Biscuits.

4 oz Margarine

3oz Sugar

1 tbsp Syrup

4 oz Self Raising Flour

4 oz oats

2oz coconut

1oz sunflower seeds

1oz sesame seeds

Melt margarine, sugar, and syrup in a pan

Add other ingredients and mix well

Shape into 24 small balls

Place on a greased baking tray

Bake at 170 C (gas3) for 15-20 minutes