Here's a recipe for a chocolate fudge made by a local cafe that I was given (the recipe, not the cafe).  Am told it is not the easiest, and can fail reasonably easy (Probably due to Auckland's year-round high humidity - 85%+ in winter 95%+ during summer).

TOP TIP:  DO NOT MAKE ON A RAINY DAY

1 Cup = 250ml
1 Tblspn = 15ml

Makes approximately 30 squares

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Hi World!  :)

Here's a recipe for an old Christmasy sweet that I had forgotten all about until I was recently given some!

Ingredients:

250g Shortening (In NZ look for "Kremelta", in Aussie look for "Copha")
140g Icing sugar (confectioners sugar)
180g Sultanas
100g Glace Cherries (red &/or green) - chopped
100g Dried Apricots - finely chopped
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Lolly cake is a bit of a favourite in New Zealand, not sure if other countries have it, but it is good, and incredibly easy to make!  :)

Ingredients:

125g Butter (melted)
1/2 395g tin of Condensed Milk
1x 250g packet Malt Biscuits
Eskimo lollies (or fruit puffs if you're not in NZ) cut into 1/2" pieces
Dessicated Coconut (optional)

Step 1:
Crush the ( Read more... )