Oh here we go again! The C word is out - it's November 1st and while I think I've avoided it until now, I no longer can hide. Christmas (the C Word) is next month! Are you an elf or a grinch? The only thing that floats my Christmas boat is cooking -- so here's my Christmas Cake recipe. Remember my recipes do rely on having a strong level of cooking knowledge, a sense of adventure and above all cooking by ESP as measurements are usually hard to find. So, if you're keen, you're game and you don't own a measuring cup -- here it is! INGREDIENTS: Fruit -- OK I did say it was obvious, but here's the detail - buy the dried fruit that you actually like. Don't like figs, don't buy figs! But you will need about 1kg all up (oops I measured) -- You can use Mixed fruit (it has peel in it for a nice texture), sultanas, currants, apricots, figs, prunes whatever collection takes your fancy. Nuts -- I use pecans, walnuts, cashews, macadamias - prett...
A passion for food, cooking it, eating it, serving it, and celebrating with it. A blend of grandma taught Aussie recipes & Papa taught Slovak recipes that have never been written down. Dobru Chut (Eat Well)