Florentines

Florentines

These are one of my personal favourites and you can vary them to match your taste by adding YOUR favourite fruits and nuts. Perfectly nutty, fruity and chocolaty

Romany Creams

Romany Creams

If you are looking for a perfect little cookie to make this weekend, then these Romany creams are perfect. Easy to make and they last for ages! Absolutely delicious homemade Romany Creams

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Amy’s famous cookies. I am not too sure where the original recipe for these came from, but Amy (that worked for me for some years) made them FAMOUS! The trick to these is baking them just the right length of time. Too long and they 

Rusks

Rusks

Rusks are just one of those South African staples. I literally cannot make enough of these! In this post I have loaded two recipes. One is the classic buttermilk rusks and the other is my personal favourite – Muesli rusks! This muesli rusk recipe is 

1-2-3 Cookies

1-2-3 Cookies

One of our most requested recipes. A simple and delicious cookie recipe that doesn’t spread so perfect for decorating. This is a very versatile recipe, you can make a chocolate version by replacing a few tablespoons of flour with cocoa. I use this mixture to 

Pistachio and Apricot Biscotti

Pistachio and Apricot Biscotti

These nutty, fruity Pistachio and Apricot biscotti are the decadent Italian version of rusks. These nutty, fruity Pistachio and Apricot biscotti are the decadent Italian version of rusks.

Palmiers

Palmiers

Crisp cinnamon pastry biscuits, use store bought or homemade pastry. Crisp cinnamon pastry biscuits

Cereal Treats

Cereal Treats

Easy treat for the family and useful for structural elements on cakes Easy treat for the family and useful for structural elements on cakes

Meringues

Meringues

The perfect meringue recipe for nests, decorations and even pavlova The perfect meringue recipe for nests, decorations and even pavlova

Millionaire’s Shortbread

Millionaire’s Shortbread

After loads of recipe testing this is by far my favourite version. The shortbread is buttery and crumbly and the caramel not grainy. Tried and tested