Lego Scientists

In my day job I am a scientist. So I was rather chuffed to see the new range about to be released by Lego consists of three female scientists. My two sons, Heckle and Jeckle, have filled the house with lots of Lego, all of it easily classed as boy toys: policemen, firemen, garbagemen, trucks, helicopters, planes, boats etc. I have to confess I love playing with their Lego too, but I am really looking forward to adding one of the characters below to the mix (that is, if it doesn't end up on my desk at work *smile*).

You can read the article here.

How Easily You Can Be Found

The police gave a talk at my sons' school on social media awareness. It was a fascinating talk, and I will post more about it in the future. But last week I was emailed the link to the youtube clip below, which reinforced elements of the police talk.

It's something I think every person who posts photos online should be aware of.

ANZAC Biscuits

Every year around ANZAC Day I make ANZAC Biscuits. The availability of ingredients, coupled with the lack of eggs which results in a long shelf life, meant they were popular for sending to soldiers at war. There are many variations to the recipe, although they are all very similar. Here's my family recipe:

ANZAC BISCUITS

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup plain flour

1 cup sugar

¾ cup coconut

125 g melted butter

2 tbs golden syrup

½ tsp bicarb soda

1 tbs boiling water.

Combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut.  Melt butter and syrup. 

Mix soda with boiling water and add to butter/syrup mix.  Pour into dry ingredients and mix well.

Place teaspoonfuls of mixture onto trays.  Bake in a moderate oven for 20 mins.