tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post2680613573607722166..comments2024-03-28T21:03:12.120+10:00Comments on HAPPY RETIREE'S KITCHEN : Aussie-style Rustic Date SconesHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-86202058996045243122021-08-20T07:46:17.947+10:002021-08-20T07:46:17.947+10:00Bernie I love that story about the pummpkin scones...Bernie I love that story about the pummpkin scones, and why wouldn't it work. I think I will give it a try, after all sugar and cream is all I add to my sweet scones. Those outback cooks had lots of tricks up their sleeves for large scale cooking. My son in law is a cardiac nurse, very worthwhile profession. Great to hear from you.Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-28598184293553598082021-08-19T08:21:19.171+10:002021-08-19T08:21:19.171+10:00I love scones fresh warm with strawberry jam. I wa...I love scones fresh warm with strawberry jam. I was a nurse and I once looked after a nun whose parents had been shearing cooks. She told me their recipe for pumpkin scones. Too easy<br />Can of pumpkin soup then add SR flour to get the dough consistency. That's all, I have added cumin for a savoury taste. Cheese is also nice. <br />CheersBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420022045202632797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-6752234864104353602021-08-18T16:19:42.764+10:002021-08-18T16:19:42.764+10:00Thanks so much for your reply, perhaps I should ha...Thanks so much for your reply, perhaps I should have called them date bars, but it's a date scone recipe ha, ha, and next time they will be squares or round. Nevertheless, any shape is ok as they are delicious.Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-76551882732560109142021-08-16T05:52:04.014+10:002021-08-16T05:52:04.014+10:00I love dates, and they are original specialty here...I love dates, and they are original specialty here in the Arizona desert. I’ve never seen a scone shape like that, before, but I look forward to trying them!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-8477225110141542582021-08-14T12:18:02.147+10:002021-08-14T12:18:02.147+10:00Thanks so much Angie, I even enjoyed them for brun...Thanks so much Angie, I even enjoyed them for brunch, but they would be nice for brekkie as well.Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-82224348529148479602021-08-14T12:16:57.410+10:002021-08-14T12:16:57.410+10:00I hope you like the recipe Tandy, perfect for Medj...I hope you like the recipe Tandy, perfect for Medjool dates, thanks for your comment.Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-62723734358283989882021-08-14T12:15:28.589+10:002021-08-14T12:15:28.589+10:00Thanks Sherry, I think it is very versatile and ot...Thanks Sherry, I think it is very versatile and other dried fruits would also work well.Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-8755026296091876812021-08-14T12:14:17.339+10:002021-08-14T12:14:17.339+10:00Hi Chel, It's great to hear from you again, I ... Hi Chel, It's great to hear from you again, I was getting a bit worried about you. They are fairly filling really, although delicious, so I find one is enough.Take care, PaulineHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-25596950872708684372021-08-13T20:01:55.640+10:002021-08-13T20:01:55.640+10:00i have to be honest and say i don't like dates...i have to be honest and say i don't like dates but i do like scones. so you could change up the dates for sultanas etc...Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-58671316108265318482021-08-13T17:35:48.349+10:002021-08-13T17:35:48.349+10:00Pauline they look fantastic! I wouldn’t make them ...Pauline they look fantastic! I wouldn’t make them though as I would eat the lot. No willpower at all 😳Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-85721975019800910352021-08-13T15:53:09.481+10:002021-08-13T15:53:09.481+10:00Thanks for being a part of ISW! I have Medjool dat...Thanks for being a part of ISW! I have Medjool dates in my fridge which need using up, and this seems like the perfect recipe for them :)Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12429144904249443523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-26008965145524127352021-08-13T13:06:00.234+10:002021-08-13T13:06:00.234+10:00Scones are our all time favourite, either for brea...Scones are our all time favourite, either for breakfast or afternoon snack. These sound and look really great loaded with dates!Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.com