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Lamingtons
Posted on March 26, 2014 2 Comments
Lamingtons have always been a favourite of mine. I remember my grandmother making them for us when we visited, and my aunt recently told me that she and her brothers used to fight over who was going to lick the icing bowl when they were kids. I haven’t made them too often as in Australia they […]
Mandarin Cordial
Posted on March 18, 2014 Leave a Comment
Something I have been unable to find over here in Texas is cordial. I know, it’s not the healthiest choice, but we like it. There are many different brands of “water enhancers” over here, most full of artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives. We have tried one and weren’t overly impressed with the flavour.
Funnel Cake
Posted on March 9, 2014 1 Comment
On arriving in Texas we were lucky enough to catch the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. What an experience! Cowboy hats, boots, belt buckles, and diamante studded jeans were all the go. This was our first rodeo and our first introduction to funnel cake. Funnel cake is a popular food at carnivals, sporting events, fairs […]
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