For the first winter in many years I actually feel as though I’m going to survive it – I supposed that’s partly because the amount of snow we’ve received this year is negligible compared to other recent years and partly because I’ve been forcing myself to go outdoors for at least 5 days out of [...]

Mom’s Bow Ties
4 eggs
4 tbsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. margarine (melted)
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. anise (oil) (or to taste)
2 tsp. water
2 3/4 cups flour
confectioners (icing) sugar
Beat eggs until thick a lemon-coloured.
Gradually add sugar and salt while beating. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved.
Stir in melted margarine, vanilla and anise oil.
Add about half the flour and [...]