Perfection! I adored Lois' columns in the Listener and had to read her cookbooks in the library. Peanut Brownies were my Nana's, mum's amd my favourite. Mum always roasted the peanuts in the oven and swirled them in a colander on our sundeck for the skins to blow into the garden. Then she creamed the butter.and sugar by hand (after scrupulously washing her hands, srubbing her nails and removing her wedding ring set) sitting g on the kitchen stool holding the metal.mixing bowl close to her body in winter, using body heat to assist the process. I always roast and skin my peanuts. Long live Peanut Brownies my favourite bikkie for the tins!
Awesome read for a lazy Sunday morning. Love Lois Daish & her practical approach to food - seasonal cooking at its finest!
Perfection! I adored Lois' columns in the Listener and had to read her cookbooks in the library. Peanut Brownies were my Nana's, mum's amd my favourite. Mum always roasted the peanuts in the oven and swirled them in a colander on our sundeck for the skins to blow into the garden. Then she creamed the butter.and sugar by hand (after scrupulously washing her hands, srubbing her nails and removing her wedding ring set) sitting g on the kitchen stool holding the metal.mixing bowl close to her body in winter, using body heat to assist the process. I always roast and skin my peanuts. Long live Peanut Brownies my favourite bikkie for the tins!
This is such a gorgeous image Erin, thank you. I can hear the peanuts rattling in the colander!
I agree, peas are great.
The biscuit recipes in Lois’ Good Food are all great. My dad makes the peanut brownies. Mum makes her shortbread. And I love her afghan recipe :-)
See a video of Lois Daish on now in Wellington Museum’s exhibition of Capital Kai
I too am signing up for the Mark Dianco Diana Henry work shop when I win lotto. I'm off to check my ticket now.
Although I better learn to spell his name correctly before I turn up. Dah.
I reckon you can be on a first name basis with him!
I hope you had more luck than me!
No I didn't not!
Such a great start to my Sunday, Lucy. Xx
Thank you!
Great read thanks. Especially on peas which I have to cook every night for my husband.
Thank you!