COOKING FOR 1968 HONEY PUDDING

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31727, 10 July 1968, Page 3

COOKING FOR 1968 HONEY PUDDING

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GELIA TIMMS)

In the day* of the ancient Greeks, honey was regarded as a stimulant and restorative. In 1968, honey can be used for the same purpose. A spoonful of honey taken when one is feeling over-tired, can revive; one surprisingly quickly and if mixed in hot water and given to a child who is tired and cross it can work like a charm. Honey is so readily available in New Zealand at a reasonable cost we should endeavour to use it in our food as often as possible. Here is a recipe for Honey Pudding. For four to six servings you need:

4 oz flour 4 oz suet 6 oz breadcrumbs (fresh) 4 oz chopped stoned dates 1 egg i teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon baking soda 'dissolved in 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons honey Method: Grease a basin and line it with the dates. Sift flour, nutmeg with a pinch of salt; add breadcrumbs and suet. Beat egg, add honey—then baking soda and milk and mix with the dry ingredients.

Pour Into basin, cover and steam for 2) hours. Turn out on serving platter and serve with custard or whipped cream—or a honey sauce.