Some catching up this week. Obviously I'm late with the weekly post, but it has been a busy couple of weeks. I realized reading though that I have missed a couple of updates, so here goes!
Alex had her interview at Cavendish Road HS last week, and it seemed to go well. I am so proud of her, she had grown in her confidence so much this last year. We had put together a resume for her to use in the interview and once we started listing out the activities and interests she has over the last couple of years, it is pretty impressive. Swimming and aerobics, good grades, community and school involvement and leadership and such a pleasant personality in an adorable package! She turns 12 years old in just a couple of weeks! Where has the time gone! At any rate, the interview went well. They do not have an audition choir to earn a place if you live outside of the boundaries, but we are applying to their academic program, so we'll see what happens. There is always the option of moving so we are in boundary, then they have to take us!
We have tickets to go and see Annie in the city at the theater, and we are so excited! We'll take the train into town and walk to the theater. Planning on being home about 1130 to midnight, so a long day/night for all of us. Naps on Saturday before we go and naps on Sunday to recover. Monday is Labor Day, so a holiday for us all! The weather is supposed to be amazing, followed by a cold front (remember, anything below 60 is cold here!) and clear, beautiful skies. Love it!
Annika has decided to start Girl Guides (Girl Scouts) with a couple of her friends. She is at the brownie scout equivalent and is so enthusiastic, as with everything she does.
I also meant to post a recipe last week for ANZAC biscuits. These are basically an eggless and dairy free oatmeal cookie. They were developed to mail to the WWI soldiers in Europe for a treat from home. Be warned, they are addictive, and don't overbake, or you will be eating them for months to come. This is a form of sailor hardtack, dunk in a cup of coffee or tea, or you will find your teeth are cracked! If you bake for the 10 minutes specified, they will be chewier, bake longer they crisp up fast.
Makes
Alex had her interview at Cavendish Road HS last week, and it seemed to go well. I am so proud of her, she had grown in her confidence so much this last year. We had put together a resume for her to use in the interview and once we started listing out the activities and interests she has over the last couple of years, it is pretty impressive. Swimming and aerobics, good grades, community and school involvement and leadership and such a pleasant personality in an adorable package! She turns 12 years old in just a couple of weeks! Where has the time gone! At any rate, the interview went well. They do not have an audition choir to earn a place if you live outside of the boundaries, but we are applying to their academic program, so we'll see what happens. There is always the option of moving so we are in boundary, then they have to take us!
We have tickets to go and see Annie in the city at the theater, and we are so excited! We'll take the train into town and walk to the theater. Planning on being home about 1130 to midnight, so a long day/night for all of us. Naps on Saturday before we go and naps on Sunday to recover. Monday is Labor Day, so a holiday for us all! The weather is supposed to be amazing, followed by a cold front (remember, anything below 60 is cold here!) and clear, beautiful skies. Love it!
Annika has decided to start Girl Guides (Girl Scouts) with a couple of her friends. She is at the brownie scout equivalent and is so enthusiastic, as with everything she does.
I also meant to post a recipe last week for ANZAC biscuits. These are basically an eggless and dairy free oatmeal cookie. They were developed to mail to the WWI soldiers in Europe for a treat from home. Be warned, they are addictive, and don't overbake, or you will be eating them for months to come. This is a form of sailor hardtack, dunk in a cup of coffee or tea, or you will find your teeth are cracked! If you bake for the 10 minutes specified, they will be chewier, bake longer they crisp up fast.
Makes
about 24
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150g) plain flour
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (85g) Ward McKenzie desiccated coconut
- 3/4 cup (155g) brown sugar
- 125g butter (a bit more than 1/2 cup)
- 2 tbs golden syrup (you can use dark corn syrup)
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
- 2 tbs water
Method
- Preheat the oven to 160°C.(320 F) Line two baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Sift the flour into a large bowl. Stir in the oats, coconut and brown sugar.
- Put the butter, golden syrup and 2 tbs water in a small saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until melted. Stir in the bicarbonate of soda.
- Pour the butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
- Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place on the trays, about 5cm (2 in) apart.
- Press with a fork to flatten slightly. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Set aside on the trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack so it cools completely.
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