Dulcie May Kitchen Newsletter

March 2009

Welcome to our monthly Newsletter. It has been a fantastic journey to get to where we are today, thanks for all the help and support from family and friends. This tribute to my Gran has captured a world I believe is ready for some reminiscing, and a chance to start creating some new memories with family and friends.

For those of you who have had the opportunity to purchase the book, I hope you enjoy it and thank you to those who were able to email me your responses, comments and sometimes questions. They are all very welcome and certainly well received!!

It has been a busy first month with TV appearances with Gran, reviews in the Sunday Star Times both for my Kitchen and my Book, and a few comments on National Radio & Newstalk ZB. All very positive and exciting. There is plenty more to come in the following weeks, we will definitely keep everyone informed as much as possible.

Thanks again to you all and look forward to another month.

Cheers,
Natalie

Recipe of the Month 

Date and Orange Scones

Our recipe of the month is an old favourite with a twist.   Made fresh every morning at Dulcie May Kitchen, they don't last long!  We hope you enjoy baking this recipe as much as we do.

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3 Cups Self Raising Flour

80 Grams of Butter

1/4 Teaspoon of Salt

Grated rind of 1 Orange

1 cup of dates cut in half

3/4 cup of cream

3/4 cup of milk

Sift flour and salt into a bowl.  Add grated orange rind to flour. Grate butter into flour mixture and mix with your finger tips to crumble mixture.

Add milk and cream, mix lightly.  Lastly fold in dates.

Place on a floured board and press out lightly.  Cut into 12 squares and place on a oven tray lined with baking paper.

Bake at 220 degrees for 15 - 20 mins.

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Dulcie's Tip - Pour boiling water over the dates and drain off immediatly, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the dates.

Dulcie Update

Dulcie does Brunch

Things have changed over the last 96 years and Gran is changing with the times.  We were surprised to discover Gran had never experienced 'Sunday Brunch' so at our recent family brunch we brought her along to enjoy it with us.  Her only request was for a crispy bacon and mushroom breakfast, however she was delighted to discover Sunday Brunch was a long drawn out affair consisting not only of her requests but also maple granola, fresh fruit, yoghurt, bluff oysters and feta salad to name a few.  For a special treat we finished off with a cup of dandelion tea, ginger crunch and weetbix slice.  A few days later she was still talking about the Sunday Brunch she just enjoyed and asking when the next one was!

Over the last month Dulcie has been enjoying hearing the comments you have sent through about Gran's Kitchen and continues to ask how Dulcie May Kitchen is doing.  She told us she wishes she could do some baking for us, or maybe make a few batches of jam but just doesn't have the energy at the moment.  Maybe in a month or so she thinks.

She is booked in for another photo shoot this month with Next Magazine. So keep your eyes out for the June edition.

Dulcie May Kitchen Reviewed

'Dulcie all tarted up'

Recently in the Sunday Star Times, Dulcie May Kitchen was reveiwed by Geraldine Johns.  Here is some of what she wrote -

'Oldfield - owner and self taught cook - has paid her (Dulcie) the finest tribute in setting up this address by dedicating the comestibles to the likes that Dulcie liked and did so well.  It is indeed a blast from the past: the neenish tarts, the plumb club sandwiches, the scones, the louise slices, the chocolate log.  Consider too, the cornish pasties, the savoury tarts, the sausage rolls'

 ' It is good to step back in the past to enjoy the comforts that contemporary living demands.  We step back in to admire the shelves: the homemade preserves and chutneys; the book - Grans Kitchen - which is what this place is all about'

'If she follows in the tradition of what is on offer already, we may just have to re-visit Dulcie May.

If you are in Auckland and get the chance stop by, Dulcie May Kitchen is open Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm and Saturday 8am - 3pm. 

We look forward to seeing you!

HOT PRODUCTS

DMK Maple Granola

This recipe was inspired during a family holiday to New York City. A light modern alternative to the common muesli, Maple Granola is sure to satisfy not only as a breakfast cereal but also a daily nibble.

DMK Tomato Sauce

A classic kiwi favourite made from a recipe that has been past down from generation to generation. Cooked and bottled onsite at Dulcie May Kitchen with fresh ingredients and no preservatives - just how Gran use to make it. 

Hot Products are available in store at Dulcie May Kitchen & on our website.

www.dulciemaykitchen.com

Whats New!

Family Meals

A Night Off!! - We now offer freshly made, home cooked nutritious family meals so your family can enjoy a relaxing evening. Available weekdays from 3pm, the menu is listed on our website under the family meals category.

Check it out today!

Dulcie's Favourite

Tussy Mussy's

Easily created from her garden of flowers and herbs this is something she loved to share with others. Brighten up some bodies day or yours with a posie of fresh flowers. Avaliable now from Dulcie May Kitchen.

Quote of the Month

"It is better to return a borrowed pot with a little something you last cooked in it"