Dulcie May Kitchen Newsletter

May 2009

Hi again to you all, and for those of you just signed up for the monthly news WELCOME!!

We have been at Dulcie May Kitchen now for over 3 months, and we are certainly starting to enjoy the community feel as it so much of what Dulcie was all about. It has been great getting to know our regulars a bit more each day or week, and for me it has been a pleasure hearing especially from the men who have commented about how they are starting to cook out of ‘Gran's Kitchen' - some of you have never cooked before in your life and are getting great pleasure out of the recipes - Gran would be so proud of you all!! I especially enjoy hearing via email all your stories and feedback, thank you so much for all your kind words over the past month with Gran passing it has been incredible.

We have a lot on this month at Dulcie May Kitchen - We had a book review on TV3 Sunrise and we sent in some baking from the shop for them to eat - of course they loved it all!! Gran was also featured in this month's NEXT magazine. If you haven't had the chance to read it yet go out and grab a copy.  We have included a snipet of the article below, it is a fantastic summary of who Gran was and what she believed life was all about. We are also doing a cooking segment on the Good Morning show later in the month, so watch out for that one. We will be doing recipes out of the book, so for some extra tips keep your eyes and ears out for the time and date - call, email or next time you are in we will let you know the time and date.

Happy cooking, hope you try some new recipes this month.

Natalie Oldfield

Recipe of the Month

Savoury Scrolls

New at Dulcie May Kitchen this month - a great variety with a bowl of soup instead of toast, or eat it as a savoury treat to start the day.

2 cups Self Raising Flour

1/4 teaspoon Salt

80g Butter

1 cup of Milk

25g Melted Butter

Mix Together:

2 Spring Onions chopped finely

1/2 cup chopped Ham

1/2 cup chopped Bacon

1 cup grated Cheese

Sift together flour and salt.  Rub butter into flour to resemble fine breadcrumbs. Add milk and mix together.

Roll out onto a floured board to approx 35cm x 25cm.

Spread melted butter over the scone mixture, add ham,bacon, spring onion and grated cheese mixture.

Roll up and cut into six scrolls.  Place close together on a oven tray lined with baking paper.

Bake 20 - 25 mins at 200C.

 Live Longer & Feel Great - Next Magazine

When asked what is the secret to a long life, 96 year old Dulcie Booker says: "I've always liked people and I still love people.  We've all got a bit of good in us and a bit of bad in us.  I take people as the come and try to help them."

Dulcie lived all her life in Weymouth, South Auckland, from the time of coal ranges and family farms to todays internet wired suburbia.  For 66 years she lived in the house built for her and her husband Fred in 1942.  Fred died 8 years ago, but Dulcie has four children, 17 grandchildren, more than 30 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren to keep her company. "I have a good family - how lucky am I!" says Dulcie.

Dulcie says she is happy in her 90's and has been for most of her life.  She reels off particular highlights: "Getting married to the man I love, having children, being in my own house until recently." And as for what's to come? "I'm not afraid of death.  The little part I don't like is leaving my family behind."

To read the entire article of Dulcie May Booker, check out the June issue of the Next Magazine.

Quote of the Month

"Its a blessing to be inspiring" - Dulcie May Booker

Hot Products

Feijoa, Ginger and Vanilla Bean Jam

This is a fantastic combination and great on your weekend toast, now that winter is arriving. This product was such a great hit for Mother's Day gift that we had to make more batches, so continue treating your Mum's to a great ‘Breakfast in Bed'.   

Available instore at Dulcie May Kitchen or online at www.dulciemaykitchen.com for a limited time, so be quick!

Matakana Gourmet Nut Butters

We are proud to be the first store in Auckland to stock this unique product. It is produced in Matakana, and we discovered it at the Matakana Markets a few weeks ago. The blends we stock are:

- Roasted Peanuts with Manuka Honey 210g

- Dark Roast smooth or crunchy 210g

- Almond & Cashew 210g

We also stock Dark Roasted in a 500g jar which is very popular for families.

These are also available at www.dulciemaykitchen.com

Whats New

DMK Gift Baskets

Here at last after requests from many of you!

These are a great gift with a variety of goodies including a Dulcie May Kitchen reusable bag, maple granola, preserves, biscuits or coconut ice and a bag of specialty tea that is becoming very popular - especially the ginger blend now that winter is around the corner!

 Dulcie's Favourite

Handcrafted Teatowels

We have had great feedback regarding the quality, size and absorbency from customers that have already been using these - this is a great gift option and come in packs of 3 for $35.90. They are larger than a regular tea towel allowing you a variety of use options. These are also designed and handmade in NZ by one of Dulcie's talented Granddaughters, Karen Booker.
These are available on our website www.dulciemaykitchen.com