Monday, December 7, 2015

174 - Tradition

 
My Nanna's shortbread is one of those things that I remember from a very early age as a special indicator that Christmas was nearly here. When she was younger, she would spend a few weeks every festive season busting out a huge number of cakes for gifts that were eagerly anticipated by the ones lucky enough to receive them. As time went on, my Aunty and I were let in on the secret recipe and we would spend one big day each year baking with Nanna to get them all made. I adored my Nan, and treasured our annual bake-off. She may no longer be with us (although I feel her with me every single day), but we've managed to keep the tradition alive - and it's still one that I very much look forward to every year. This year we had the added pleasure of bringing in the kids of the family to make their own special shortbread cookies. Many little hands scrunching batter - what a joyous way to spend the day!
 
 

15 comments:

  1. I like every litle cakes to eat with a cafe

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  2. Lucky you to have the secret recipe handed down to you, a kudos for making this year's shortbread with some kids in the family!

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  3. It was so much fun having the kids there Aimee.. I think I may have over-dosed on shortbread though :)

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  4. Ah, I do agree with EG, how lucky you are indeed to have that wonderful recipe handed down to you!! Mmmmm I wish I could have some of that for my breakfast this morning!! Thanks as always, Aimee, for sharing!! I hope your new week is off to a great start!! Enjoy!!

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  5. My mother made legions of cookies every year at this time... the food looks tasty!

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  6. I love these kind of traditions.

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  7. Wonderful when tradition and receipes can live on like this.

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  8. What a wonderful tradition! I love shortbread.

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  9. How wonderful to keep up the tradition that Nana started!

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  10. I'm so hungry now! Nice to bake from a recipe that's been handed down. Would love to sample Nana's wares! ;-)

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  11. Lovely post Aimee, baking with family at this time of year is such a lovely thing and the cookies you made look so yummy too! - Tasha

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  12. Traditions are always nice to have!
    This makes me wanne make cake too haha!

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  13. Thanks Aimee, haven't opened it yet, but usually keep your special treat for when all the Christmas food has disappeared and I want a bit more...

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