In my kitchen:
Are ANZACs. ANZACs are a significant biscuit in the Australian psyche. It became a practice during WWI for the family of soldiers to make this simple biscuit for their loved ones serving in the conflict. The biscuits are so sturdy they were able to withstand the three month sea voyage from Australia to Europe to arrive at the battle field in one piece. These days, many add all sorts of yummy things to their ANZACs but I like to stick to the original recipe as a token of respect to their origins. My ANZACs are sitting in a little Turkish dish, a nod to all those young men who perished in Gallipoli 100 years ago. Continue reading