Gem Iron Happiness
With this title.. I guess I sort of ruined the surprise about what I found at a local antique shop over the weekend.
If you guessed gem irons, you're right as rain. I had written a draft post about gems last year after a lengthy discussion with a food historian at the University of Otago. Now, as the proud owner of two of these treasured baking implements, I'll dig it out of the archives..
If you guessed gem irons, you're right as rain. I had written a draft post about gems last year after a lengthy discussion with a food historian at the University of Otago. Now, as the proud owner of two of these treasured baking implements, I'll dig it out of the archives..
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What a fantastic coincidence. I found two of these in a antique shop in Warkworth yesterday afternoon. Mine need a bit of cleanup before I can use them, but I can't wait to try Nanna Moorehouse’s recipe ASAP.
Cheers -Stevet
And congratulations! Nice to have someone share in the joy. Mine are in remarkable condition given the chances that someone didn't see their value.
I trialed Elisabeth Petersen's recipe (slightly modified) last year with good results and also Betty's (from Bibliocook) which were also yummy. Not so well received was the recipe from Cuisine's ginger feature.
I am also keen to try out Nanna Moorehouse's recipe.. who I hope would have a laugh over the stir she is causing among a bunch of gem mad bakers!
I've seen them in Ballantynes once or twice here in Chch for $60!!
Otherwise only at flea markets and garage sales.
And Caroline, hello and good to hear from you as well! I did luck out finding the cast iron ones.. only by chance. Mine will be traveling in a few months well wrapped in the depths of a backpack so I'll let you know how they get on.
Lucky you to have a written record of some tried and true Kiwi recipes and lucky us that you share them.
Thank you both for your comments,
cheers,
Mary
$60 ouch. No gems for this grad student if that was my only option. And big a thank you for posting Nanna Moorehouse's recipe. So nice to have a link to the past through food.
I still love that 'lashings of butter'.. what Saturday mornings are for..
Thanks again,
Mary
I haven't tried a substitute pan but I suspect that a mini muffin tin might suffice as long as it is sturdy. That is, not any material that warps in the oven at a high heat. I've found that the key to the gems is the preheating of the pan (much like a Yorkshire pud) and working while it's hot so a pan that retains some heat and remains level is essential.
Good luck!