As I have been a bit down on power the last couple of weeks I seem to have had some 'domestic genes' come into play ... ( I am sure it would be short lived) so I have made a few batches of Afgans.. good for Farmer George to have a few extra treats this time of year when he is very busy and coming in from the cold.. and they have gone down a treat .. some made the traditional way with chocolate icing and walnuts, and the others with white chocolate and pistachio nuts .. Must say FG does not have his cuppa out of this sweet cup .. This is a favourite of mine .. it was my MIL and just love the design and colours ..
I am astonished at the Afghans. Years ago I bought a cookbook collated and printed inNZ. It had a recipe for afghans in the biscuit section. I had never heared of them, but the became a family staple. Love the crockery,too. Your setup is great, too.
@ethelperry That interesting Ethel .. perhaps they really are unique to NZ .. Was it the Edmonds Cook book Ethel .. every NZ household has at least one copy ..
That is a very striking pattern on that China. I would think FG prefers his in a mug, funny to think of his Farmer hands managing this teacup! I have a NZ Edmonds recipe book, will have to check out the recipe. Never heard of those biscuits. You picked a great time to stay in & rest up. You will be quite enjoying it at home, I do if ever I'm forced inside, I start to think do I want to go out!
great heavens! what do we have here? throw that one with the white chocolate over here, pretty please! i like your set up, Julia, as well as the crockery. the golden tone lends it a vintage feel., was that deliberate? aces on this shot!
I love the crockery too what a lovely design.