ANZAC Day, Easter Monday and It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

A weekly event hosted by Sheila from Book Journey to discuss your reading week ~ the books you've read and those you plan on reading in the coming week. Thanks Sheila :)

Hope everyone had a blessed, safe and happy Easter. My boys have been away with friends for Easter so I've had plenty of time to rest and recover. My persistent cough turned out to be Mycoplasma pneumonia so multiple antibiotics have done their job but I tell you; a month of coughing sure takes it out of you. I'm really exhausted but finally on the mend.

In between my numerous naps I did make a couple of cards and do some reading :)

Last but not least it's ANZAC Day today, the day we officially remember those who have died keeping our country safe. We show our respect and gratitude for the brave men and women who've made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and safety.

Anzac Biscuits
A group of women during World War I decided to make biscuits to send to the soldiers that would provide nutrition and keep for a long time. They were originally called Soldiers biscuits but after Gallipoli the name was changed to Anzac biscuits. Anzac Biscuits are still a favourite treat amongst Australians today and are very easy to make.

Recipe for Anzac Biscuits:

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup plain flour
1 cup sugar
¾ cup coconut
125g (4oz) butter
2 tablespoons golden syrup
½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon boiling water

1) Combine oats, sifted flour, sugar and coconut.

2) Combine butter and golden syrup, stir over gentle heat in a small saucepan until
melted.

3) Mix bicarbonate of soda with boiling water in a teacup. Add to melted butter mixture. Pour into dry ingredients and stir.

4) Place tablespoonfuls of mixture on oven trays (for easy cleanup place a piece of baking paper on the tray)

5) Cook in a slow oven for 20 minutes. Makes about 35.

They'll harden as they cool. Store in airtight container.

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I posted review for:

A RACE TO SPLENDOR by Ciji Ware ~ really good historical fiction about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. The pages of this one literally turn themselves!

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Finished Last Week:

THE MIDWIFE'S CONFESSION by Diane Chamberlain ~ 4.5 stars, review up this week.

THE COFFEEHOLIC & THE CAFE by Elizabeth Martin ~ really good Aussie chick-lit!

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This Week's Reading List:

BUMPED by Megan McCafferty ~ page 25, hmm a little wierd so far.

DIE FOR ME by Amy Plum

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Reviews to post:

THE GODDESS TEST by Aimee Carter ~ scheduled this week.

A STORM CALLED KATRINA by Myron Uhlberg

BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

MY SOUL TO TAKE by Rachel Vincent

DRACULA IN LOVE by Karen Essex