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Sad news: Celebrity chef and Australian icon Margaret Fulton passes away at 94

Australian cookbook writer Margaret Fulton has passed away at 94. The beloved author’s cookbooks became a fixture in kitchens all across the country and she is considered Australia’s first major celebrity chef. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0SSvHhgSWq/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0SSvHhgSWq/" target="_blank">Early this morning our family lost our most treasured, inspirational and loving mother and grandmother, Margaret Fulton. Our hearts are too broken to respond to your messages right now, but we’re deeply grateful for your love and support. Xx</a> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/kategibbs/" target="_blank"> KATE GIBBS</a> (@kategibbs) on Jul 23, 2019 at 9:18pm PDT </div> </blockquote> Margaret’s granddaughter Kate Gibbs said the family is mourning their loss. “The family of Margaret Fulton are today mourning the loss of their loving, inspirational and treasured mother, grandmother and great-grandmother this morning,” she told Delicious. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxbBo4jgUKB/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxbBo4jgUKB/" target="_blank">A post shared by Margaret Fulton (@margaret_fulton)</a> on May 13, 2019 at 5:08pm PDT </div> </blockquote> “They will release a statement in due course. Respect for their privacy at this time would be greatly appreciated.” Fulton became a household name for the 1968 The Margaret Fulton Cookbook for her introduction of unusual flavours into the Australian kitchen with touches of Italian, Greek, Spanish and Chinese cuisine. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BooIhbpA-T5/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BooIhbpA-T5/" target="_blank">A post shared by Margaret Fulton (@margaret_fulton)</a> on Oct 7, 2018 at 2:36am PDT </div> </blockquote> Her wildly popular cooking techniques earned her the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1983 – through her delicate instructions and exquisite recipes, she fed millions of people all across the country. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/pgRhGOG40W/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/pgRhGOG40W/" target="_blank">A post shared by Margaret Fulton (@margaret_fulton)</a> on Jun 21, 2014 at 4:22am PDT </div> </blockquote> “I think Australians responded to this enormous excitement that I was feeling about food and they were feeling it too," Fulton said <a href="http://www.australianbiography.gov.au/subjects/fulton/" target="_self">in a 1997 television interview</a>.

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6 of the best cookbooks of all time

Want to shake up your weekly dinner routine? Or maybe learn a fun new dessert? Why not take some inspiration from the most-esteemed names in the culinary world. From Julia Child to Jamie Oliver, we take a look at the cookbooks that everyone – regardless of their skill level – should own. 1. <a href="https://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fthe-australian-women-s-weekly-children-s-birthday-cake-book-the-australian-women-s-weekly%2Fprod9781742450582.html">The Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book</a> We have to start with an Australian classic. If you don’t own this book, chances are you’ve come into contact with it – or one of its recipes – at least once in your life. Now, it’s been reprinted in a vintage edition, bringing those deliciously whimsical cakes to a whole new generation – why not try one for your grandchild? 2. <a href="https://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fmastering-the-art-of-french-cooking-julia-child%2Fprod9780241956465.html">Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volume One </a>by Julia Child Julia Child revolutionised the world of home cooking in 1961 when she released Mastering the Art of French Cooking, making traditional gourmet recipes like beef bourguignon, bouillabaisse and cassoulet accessible to even the most amateur home cooks. Even better, once you’ve worked through this one, there’s <a href="https://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fmastering-the-art-of-french-cooking-julia-child%2Fprod9780241956472.html">volume two</a> waiting for you. 3. <a href="https://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fjamie-at-home-jamie-oliver%2Fprod9780718152437.html">Jamie at Home</a> by Jamie Oliver Of the 20-odd books he’s produced in his two-decade-long career, Jamie at Home has to be one of his best. Described by Jamie himself as “no-nonsense, simple cooking”, the book encourages cooks to use fresh, local and even home-grown veggies to make healthy, flavoursome dishes. With more than 100 recipes to choose from, you really can’t go wrong. 4. <a href="https://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fessentials-of-classic-italian-cooking-marcella-hazan%2Fprod9780394584041.html">Essentials of Italian Cooking</a> by Marcella Hazan Marcella Hazan is to Italian cooking what Julia Child is to French. Considered to be an authority on authentic Italian cuisine, here she shares tips and delicious recipes for everyone from beginner to expert. If you’re a lover of Italian food but want to know how to do it like the locals, this is the book for you. 5. <a href="https://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fthe-flavor-bible-karen-page%2Fprod9780316118408.html">The Flavour Bible</a> by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg If you think you’ve mastered the basics and are ready for a bit of creativity, The Flavour Bible is a must-read. This encyclopaedia of ingredients, listed alphabetically, delves deep into each flavour, texture, and innovative combination you can think of. Plus, you’ll learn how to recreate chefs Page and Dornenburg’s most imaginative dishes. 6. <a href="https://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fjoy-of-cooking-irma-s-rombauer%2Fprod9780743246262.html">Joy of Cooking </a>by Irma S. Rombauer How could we not include this one? Published in 1936, more than 18 million copies of this iconic book have been sold. In fact, the New York Public Library named it as one of the 150 most important and influential books of the 20th century. Updated for our modern, fast-paced lifestyle, the food bible now includes quick and easy meals, guides to making jams, pickles, cocktails and so much more. Tell us in the comments below, how many of these cookbooks do you own? Which is your all-time favourite? Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/books/2017/01/5-more-great-ebooks-under-5-dollars/">5 more great e-books under $5</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/books/2017/01/6-great-aussie-books/">Australian author showcase: 6 fantastic books</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/books/2017/01/books-to-take-on-holiday/">5 books to take on your next trip</a>

Books

5 new release books you can’t miss this month

Ready for a fresh batch of great books to read this month? From a fantastic cookbook to a chilling thriller, no matter what your literary taste, there’s something new for you. 1. <a href="http://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fthe-little-breton-bistro-nina-george%2Fprod9780349142227.html" target="_blank">The Little Breton Bistro</a> by Nina George From the author of the international bestseller <a href="http://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fthe-little-paris-bookshop-nina-george%2Fprod9780349140377.html" target="_blank">The Little Paris Bookshop</a> comes yet another delightfully colourful novel set in France. Marianne Messman, an unhappily married woman, is saved from drowning by a homeless man, decides to reinvent her life, moving to the tiny port town of Kerdruc in Brittany. There, she encounters a number of eccentric characters, falling in love once more, and must decide what her future holds – comfort and familiarity with her husband, or excitement and the unknown. 2. <a href="http://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fthe-end-of-the-day-claire-north%2Fprod9780356507354.html" target="_blank">The End of the Day</a> by Claire North Charlie doesn’t have your ordinary desk job. But, sooner or later, you will meet him. Everyone will. In a hospital, on a battlefield, at the scene of a car crash… Because before death comes to take you, you’ll get a visit from Charlie. Sometimes he’s sent as a courtesy, sometimes as a warning – but he never knows which. If you like unconventional, thought-provoking and hauntingly beautiful writing, this book could be a new favourite. 3. <a href="http://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fjulie-goodwin-s-essential-cookbook-julie-goodwin%2Fprod9780733637117.html" target="_blank">Essential Cookbook</a> by Julie Goodwin Australia’s original Masterchef is back with over 300 of her go-to recipes, from making the perfect omelette and roasting chicken like a pro to preparing quick-fix salads and family favourite desserts like Victoria sponge cake. No matter how much or how little you have in your fridge or pantry, Julie has a food solution to everything. 4. <a href="http://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fthe-lucky-one-caroline-overington%2Fprod9780732299767.html" target="_blank">The Lucky One</a> by Caroline Overington Fans of bestselling page-turner <a href="http://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fthe-one-who-got-away-caroline-overington%2Fprod9780732299750.html" target="_blank">The One Who Got Away</a>, you’re in luck. Caroline Overington is back with yet another gripping psychological thriller, and it sounds just as un-put-down-able as the last. When billionaire developers purchase a 150-year-old castle, they uncover something unsettling – skeleton after skeleton… and not all of them are old. It’s down to detectives to track down the castle’s previous owners and solve the mystery once and for all. 5. <a href="http://t.dgm-au.com/c/93981/71095/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fthe-shadow-land-elizabeth-kostova%2Fprod9781925498486.html" target="_blank">The Shadow Land</a> by Elizabeth Kostova After the tragic death of her beloved brother, Alexandra decides to travel to Bulgaria in an effort to outrun her grief. However, when a baggage mix-up leaves her holding an urn filled with ashes, she is forced to confront her pain. As she sets out in search of the urn’s owners, its significance becomes increasingly clear, with the truth behind it lying at the very heart of this beautiful, dark and mysterious country. Tell us in the comments below, what books are you looking forward to this month?

Books

Melted butter biscuits

As featured in the Over60 cookbook, here George shares his recipe for Melted butter biscuits. “In the 1950s, the local Baptist church had each member submit a recipe for their 21st anniversary. This recipe was given by an 80-year-old member, who had it passed to her by her mother. As a mere male, these biscuits are so easy to make. I don’t know how long I’ve been making them… years.” George Hyman To discover 174 more recipes from the Over60 cookbook and the lovely stories behind where they came from, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank">why not order your very own copy of The Way Mum Made It today</a>. Makes: 36 Ingredients: <ul> <li>1 egg</li> <li>1 cup caster sugar</li> <li>200 g unsalted butter, melted</li> <li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li> <li>2½ cups self-raising flour</li> </ul> Method: <ol> <li>Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper.</li> <li>Using an electric mixer, beat the egg and sugar in a large bowl until combined.</li> <li>Add the melted butter and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Slowly add the flour and mix until just combined.</li> <li>Using 2 teaspoons of dough at a time, roll the dough into balls. Place on the prepared baking trays, leaving room for spreading.</li> <li>Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.</li> </ol> Variation: You can also add mixed dried fruit, shredded coconut, chopped nuts or cocoa powder.

Food & Wine

Charity group to bake 104 Australian Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake cookbook cakes

The Australian Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake cook book has been a staple in generations of family birthdays. Everybody has a favourite from the book – perhaps the piano, the train, the popcorn duck or the tennis racquet? With so many fantastic options to choose from, it was hard to pick which one should be made for the big day. Well one mother’s group from Canberra wants to bring back those nostalgic memories as they attempt to make all 104 cakes from the cookbook in the same room on May 7, a feat that has never been accomplished before. Christine Spicer, the president of PANDSI, a support group for Canberra families suffering from post- and ante-natal maternal depression, hope the birthday cake challenge will help fundraise for the group which supports around 250 families in the region. "We need Canberrans to bake a cake from the cookbook and bring them along and we'll sell these through a silent auction," she says. "It's not done on professionalism, we just want people who love the cakes, love the books. The cakes will be judged on love and flair. We'll have a professional category, which will be 10 cakes and these will be stunning. These will be sold via live auction." If you want to sign up and bake one of the cakes, you’ll have to register on the <a href="http://www.pandsi.org/pandsi-cake-off.html" target="_blank">PANDSI website here</a>. Scroll through the gallery above for some of our favourite cakes from the cookbook. Related links: <a href="/news/news/2016/02/childhood-favourite-desserts-that-will-make-you-nostalgic/">3 childhood favourite desserts that will make you nostalgic</a> <a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2014/10/how-to-create-a-family-cookbook/">How to create a family cookbook</a> <a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/03/australian-womens-weekly-childrens-birthday-cake-book/">Our favourite cakes from the famous Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book</a>

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3 childhood favourite desserts that will make you nostalgic

Do you have old recipes passed down to you from your grandmother? Or have you passed down recipes of your signature dish to your grandchildren? These are the dishes that become treasured family recipes – beloved because they instantly transport you to a cherished memory and remind you of the special people in your life. Family recipes passed down through the generations can never be beat – after all, it’s the way mum made it, and why would you want to tamper with perfection? That’s why Over60 wanted to create a family cookbook, packed with the recipes passed down from grandmother to mother to daughter for generations, and thanks to you – the Over60 community – we have a book full of cherished family recipes. Here’s just three childhood favourite desserts from Over60's cook, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank">The Way Mum Made It </a>, that will transport you back to the kitchen of your childhood waiting for mum to finish off the scrumptious treats. The Perfect Scones Serves: 16 Ingredients <ul> <li>3 cups self-raising flour</li> <li>40g chilled butter, chopped</li> <li>2 teaspoons caster sugar</li> <li>pinch of salt</li> <li>1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk, plus extra to glaze</li> <li>raspberry jam, to serve</li> <li>thick cream, to serve</li> </ul> Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 230°C. Lightly dust a square cake tin with flour. 2. Sift the flour into a large bowl. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and salt. Make a well in the centre and pour the buttermilk into it. Using a knife in a cutting motion, stir the mixture until a soft dough forms. You may need to add more buttermilk to soften the dough. 3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead until the dough just comes together. Be gentle and make sure you don’t overwork it — this is what causes tough scones. Using your fingertips, gently pat the dough into a disc about 3cm thick. 4. Using a 5cm diameter round cutter dipped in flour, cut the scones from the dough. Re-use any excess dough. Arrange the scones in the prepared tin so they are only just touching. Lightly brush the tops with the extra buttermilk. 5. Bake on the top shelf of the oven for 10–12 minutes, or until golden and the scones sound hollow when tapped. Serve warm with jam and cream. Chocolate Crackles Makes: 24 Ingredients: <ul> <li>4 cups Rice Bubbles</li> <li>1 cup icing sugar</li> <li>1 cup desiccated coconut</li> <li>100g unsweetened cocoa powder</li> <li>250g Copha, melted</li> </ul> Method: 1. In a large bowl, mix the Rice Bubbles, icing sugar, coconut and cocoa using a wooden spoon. 2. In a saucepan over low heat, slowly melt the Copha. Allow to cool slightly. Add to the Rice Bubble mixture, stirring until well combined. 3. Spoon the mixture evenly into 24 paper patty cases and refrigerate until firm. Lamingtons Serves: 20 Ingredients: <ul> <li>4 eggs</li> <li>1/3 cup caster sugar</li> <li>1 cup self-raising flour</li> <li>1⁄4 cup cornflour</li> <li>25 g unsalted butter, chopped</li> <li>4 tablespoons boiling water</li> <li>3 cups desiccated coconut</li> <li>Chocolate icing</li> <li>2/3 cup icing sugar mixture</li> <li>1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</li> <li>20 g soft unsalted butter</li> <li>3⁄4 cup milk</li> </ul> Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a 20 cm x 30 cm lamington tin and line the base with baking paper. 2. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs in a small bowl until light in colour. Gradually add the sugar, beating for 8 minutes, or until the mixture is thick. 3. Meanwhile, sift the flour and cornflour together three times. Combine the butter and boiling water in a small heatproof bowl. 4. Transfer the egg mixture to a large bowl. Sift the flour mixture over the egg mixture. Using a balloon whisk or a large metal spoon, gently fold the flour into the egg mixture, then fold in the butter mixture. 5. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the sponge springs back when touched lightly in the centre and comes away from the side of the tin. Turn the cake onto a wire rack to cool. 6. Cut the cooled cake into 20 even pieces. 7. To make the chocolate icing, sift the icing sugar and cocoa powder into a large heatproof bowl. Add the butter and milk and stir over a saucepan of simmering water until the icing is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Divide the icing mixture into two small bowls. 8. Place the coconut in a shallow bowl. 9. Using a large fork, dip each piece of cake briefly into the icing until the cake is coated. Hold over the bowl to drain off any excess. Dip half the cake pieces in one bowl of icing and the other half in the second bowl of icing. (If the icing becomes too thick, stand it over hot water while dipping, or reheat gently with a touch more milk. If necessary, strain the icing into a clean bowl.) 10. Toss the cake gently in the coconut. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to set. Note: The cake is easier to handle if it is made a day ahead or refrigerated for several hours. Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now.</a> Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/10/chicken-alfredo-fettucine/">Creamy chicken Alfredo pasta</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/10/broccoli-zucchini-quiche/">Broccoli, parmesan and zucchini quiche</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/cheesy-pea-and-pesto-pasta/">Cheesy pea and pesto</a><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/cheesy-pea-and-pesto-pasta/"> pasta</a>

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7 cookbooks to kick start your New Year resolution

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How to create a family cookbook

Do you have old recipes passed down to you from your grandmother? Have you passed down recipes of your signature dish to your grandchildren? The secret to creating your favourite dishes can entail much more than simple instructions. Those treasured family recipes are a part of your family’s heritage – beloved because they evoke memories of days gone by and remind you of the special people in your life (as well as for the delicious taste.) But too often these recipes are torn from magazines and stashed in an old folder, scrawled on pieces of scrap paper or simply exist in our minds. It is time to preserve these cherished recipes to not only ensure future generations get a chance to enjoy great-great grandma’s special chicken casserole dish but to reflect on the shared memories and traditions of a family brought together by the power of food. Gather the recipes together before they are forgotten forever in a family cookbook.Make a planMake a list of the recipes that you want to include. Maybe it is the meatloaf of your childhood that you were tired of because mum made it every Monday night but found yourself making it for your own children. It could be the devilled eggs grandma made or the unique way your grandson makes tacos that is somehow always delicious.Organise them how you see fit. It could be by meal times, individuals or holidays. It depends on what types of recipes you have and your personal preference.Test it outWhile you may have found the recipe in a magazine or online, over the years recipes slowly begin to be tweaked – adding something more or something less, sometimes accidentally – until you have created the perfect recipe for your family’s taste. The best way to ensure the recipe you write down is your dish is to cook it. Write down everything as you go including all the categories you would find in a traditional recipe such as serving sizes, ingredients, instructions for preparations but remember the following:  Ingredients list with measurements – Remember to include measurement for a “sprinkle” or a “dash of that” especially for those little add-ons like seasoning and spices.Description of ingredients - For example, your grandma might have insisted “sliced” rather than “diced” onions completely changed her Bolognese (as well as a few secret ingredients).Temperature and times – Add extra clues like five minutes or until golden so future generations know they are on the right path.  Pots and pans – Make note of any special pots and pans needed as well as the sizes.While you may always play it by ear when cooking your favourite dishes (after all, you’ve been cooking them for years), now is the time to accurately record everything. Just think of future great-great-great grandkids trying it out for the first time!Add a personalised touchYou aren’t just writing a recipe you are writing up a family treasure. Add those helpful tips and tricks you’ve found out yourself the hard way, your opinions about the best way to slice a tomato and ideas for variations. These little quirks in the recipes are what makes the memories – the personal way someone approached the recipe and changed it to make them their own.Other family member’s recipesGet other family members to contribute their favourite recipes. Be sure to get them to write it like you have or alternatively go over and watch them cook (a great idea for the people who never follow recipes). Ask them for their special tips and where the recipe is from and how it has changed.Make memories last foreverNow it’s time to take a trip down memory lane. Write down the special memories and anecdotes that accompanies each recipe (get family members to do it for their recipes). Perhaps it’s the memory of smelling grandma’s lasagne wafting into your bedroom or the excitement you felt when you knew dad was cooking his special beef stew. Or it’s the story of the first time grandkids ate your cheesecake and spat it out only for it to be the favourite cake now.Personalise your titles such as “Auntie Mary’s banana bread” and be sure to include pictures as well. It could be a picture of the dish or the family member who created it or just a photo of the whole family enjoying it.Enjoy itOnce compete you’ll be in possession of the best recipe cookbook ever. Try out some recipes and enjoy your family history!

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15 of the best old-school recipes

When it comes to food, everyone has a handful of favourite recipes in their repertoire – many of these have been handed down by family members and are likely handwritten on paper…. paper that is now a little age around the edges.Whether it’s a cake little ones dream up for their tea parties or dishes you come to know and love from family dinners, our favourite recipes stick with us over the years. In honour of such recipes Over60 have created a cookbook filled with treasured family dishes that are simple to make, fuss-free and full of flavour. Featuring 178 recipes in total, you can expect a delicious collection of tried-and-true dishes – favourites that have been passed down from mother to daughter for generations.From scones to pavlova and from a roast dinner to quiche Lorraine, to celebrate the launch of pre-sales of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, here we list our favourite 15 old-school recipes of all time – all of which are included in the cookbook. For a limited time you can pre-order the book here <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk%20" target="_blank">www.shop.abc.net.au</a> and get 20 per cent off by using the promotion code: MUM.Our favourite old-school recipes1. Scones2. Quiche Lorraine3. Fruit cake4. Roast dinner5. Baked rice custard6. Rock cakes7. Lumberjack cake (pictured)8. Sausage rolls9. Potato bake10. Homemade jelly11. Cauliflower cheese12. Lasagne13. Meatloaf14. Pavlova15. Coconut and jam sliceWant all of these recipes in one place? Pre-order your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, now at <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank">www.shop.abc.net.au </a>and get 20 per cent off by using the promotion code: MUM.Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/10/salmon-caper-pasta/">Salmon, dill and caper fettucine</a><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/08/pumpkin-pie/">Classic pumpkin pie</a><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/02/strawberry-and-rhubarb-pie/">Strawberry and rhubarb pie</a>

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Three books we can’t get enough of

Looking for a great new cookbook? Here are three of the newest that are sure to make you hungry, page after page.I Quit Sugar for Life by Sarah WilsonWhile her methods may have got her into a little controversy, there’s no denying that with her bestselling book, I Quit Sugar, Sarah Wilson has helped many Australians to kick the habit. In her latest tome, I Quit Sugar for Life, Sarah shows you how to be sugar-free forever. Drawing on research and her own tried-and-tested techniques, the book is a complete wellness philosophy that aims to help you find your healthiest, calmest, happiest self.The book can be purchased online <a href="http://store.iquitsugar.com/i-quit-sugar-for-life-print/%20" target="_blank">here</a> or at any leading bookstoreKarl Cooks: Be a legend with these easy no-fuss recipes. If Karl can cook it, so can you by Karl StefanovicCo-host of Channel 9's Today show, Karl Stefanovic is releasing a book on August 26. This is a great one for the men out there. Or ladies, if you’d like the man in your life to spoil you with a meal but know cooking isn’t quite his strength then drop this one in his lap. This book has a recipe for every occasion. And the best bit is, the collection of recipes are easy-to-follow! From a mouth-watering roast or a juicy burger, with illustrated steps and handy hints Karl aims to make the cooking process as painless as possible. Royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to police legacy charities.Favourites: Over 100 recipes to cook at home by Gary MehiganA result of Masterchef Australia co-judge Gary Mehigan’s food obsession, this book is a collection of his favourite recipes gathered from 30 years in the industry. From treasured treats from his childhood in England, to classics from his early cooking career in London, and even as the comforting family meals he cooks for his wife and daughter at home in Australia, the range of dishes is quite diverse. Our favourites from the book include, the sticky braised pork ribs with lime and the chocolate, sour cherry and hazelnut tarts.

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