Classic Biscuits

From Yo Yos to Chinese Chews

by Alice May

Allen & Unwin, 1994 [First Edition], ISBN 1863737715, glossy colour illustrations and advertisements, black and white illustrations, hardcover with laminated illustrated boards, dust-jacket

Near Fine Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, small graze to front end-paper, dust-jacket shows minor edge and shelf wear with minor rubbing to edges and markings to covers (see photographs)

"Good baking was the pride of our mothers and grandmothers, and it was unthinkable not to offer guests some freshly baked treat.  Unexpected callers and hungry children were welcomed by the scent of homemade biscuits baking, and delicious biscuits were always on hand when we dropped in on family and friends.  the variety was enormous from simple shortbreads to 'fancy' Monte Carlos - and the recipes would be swapped, compared and discussed over endless cups of tea.
Classic Biscuits gathers together some of the most well-known and best loved classic biscuit recipes. It includes favourites like Macaroons, Date Pillows, Kisses, Monte Carlos, Scottish Shortbread and many more.  These are practical recipes to be enjoyed again and again."