1 c chopped dates

2 T honey

2 T water

1/4 t baking soda

1 whole orange rind grated

1 3/4 c plain flour

3/4 caster sugar

100gm butter chopped

1 egg

1/4 c icing sugar

 

1 - Preheat oven to 180 degrees.

2 - Combine dates, honey and water in small saucepan; bring to boil. Remove from heat, stir in soda and rind; stand 5 mins.

3 -Add flour, caster sugar, butter and egg to processor. Process until ingredients come... Read more

IN wonder of what to give your many friends, Aunt Daisy or even what to add to the xmas table on this festive day? ...well I have found a wonderful recipe that can be created into fantastic gifts. It's a spin on a classic Sienna cake (also known as Panforte).

 

Sienna Cake

1 c chopped macadamias

1 c chopped walnuts

1 c chopped almonds

150g chopped dates

1 c... Read more

When I was in Canada I got fat from all the Cinnamon Buns I got from Cinnabon, which is a chain of Cinnamon Bun Stores that run over the US too. Cinnamon Buns everywhere! Some with Caramel, some with Pecans, mini ones, ones made in stick form so you could dip them into your drinks. Opportunities were endless.

On my search last night for Christmas baking treats this popped up!? I have never thought of them... Read more