These biscuits are very easy to make, and can simply be mixed by hand. more »

I found the source this recipe in the NZ Women's Weekly. (Don't ask!) It makes a very moist banana cake but only needs 2 ripe bananas. Years ago I made a banana cake and added extra banana...what a disaster. Ingredients 125g butter, softened… more »

Another recipe from my mother's old recipe book. It appears to be one she developed herself, rather than one she got form someone else. These biscuits (cookies) are very soft when they come out of the oven but firm up as they cool. There are no eggs… more »

This is another old favourite from the Edmonds Cookbook. You may know them as Scotch pancakes, or hotcakes. They can be served buttered with jam, as in the photo, or with jam and cream. Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder &fra… more »