NEW RECIPE | Lemon Syrup Friands
Say “I love you” on Mothers’ Day
When I was a kid we didn’t have those big discount stores where you can get everything for $2 – cards, ribbons, wrapping paper, all of these things cost a great deal of money and could only be bought at the newsagent. So we all made cards for each other, and sometimes even made our own wrapping paper. (Nan was pretty well known for wrapping her presents in layers of shopping bags.)
When I had my own part time job and a little money to spend, I remember buying a card for Nan for the first time. I was really proud of how beautiful it was compared to all the crappy handmade ones I had given her over the years. She took me aside quietly, and told me that she was a little disappointed that I hadn’t found the time to make her a card!
It was then I realised an important truth. It isn’t about spending money. It’s about taking a little time, making a little effort. I know that Nan, and Mum, have kept every handmade card I ever gave them and I have done the same with my boys. They are the most precious gifts of all.
I reckon most mums out there would prefer a lovingly prepared morning tea, breakfast or lunch, or a handmade card and some flowers picked out of the garden in a little posy, to anything shiny or fancy. I know I would. These lemon syrup friands are an easy and delicious way to say “I love you” on Mothers’ Day - NEW RECIPE | Lemon Syrup Friands
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