It’s nearly Christmas, and we’re celebrating with White Christmas, the sweet, creamy, and crunchy slice that's an iconic Australian treat.
This no-bake classic is equal parts nostalgia and indulgence. With its mix of Rice Bubbles, coconut, dried fruit, and Copha, it’s a crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings. And of course, we dive into the debate over what really belongs in the perfect White Christmas slice.
Recipe and pictures are on Instagram cookingourbooks1 (https://www.instagram.com/cookingourbooks1/)
Theme music is Josie has the Upper hand by Josh Woodward (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237) CC by 4.0
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2 Nov 2025
27 - Mandarin Choux Buns
Helen’s lifelong hunt for the perfect choux ends here—and yes, it’s as fluffy and fabulous as she dreamed. Here on Cooking Our Books, we whip up Mandarin Choux Buns—airy, elegant, and absolutely irresistible - a swirl of vanilla cream, zesty mandarins, and rich chocolate sauce tucked into a pillowy choux shell. The vegan version didn’t quite rise to the occasion, but we still had fun with this one.
📸 Recipe and photos:
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“Josie Has the Upper Hand (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237)” by Josh Woodward – licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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24 Aug 2025
26 - Chokky Rocks
Helen’s son Cameron joins us to settle a long-standing question: which of the three Chokky Rocks recipes in the cookbooks is the best? These classic cornflake biscuits are easy to make, super tasty, and take us on a nostalgic trip.
Recipe and pictures are on Instagram cookingourbooks1 (https://www.instagram.com/cookingourbooks1/)
Theme music is Josie has the Upper hand by Josh Woodward (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237) CC & PA microphone feedback (2).wav by FreqMan -- https://freesound.org/s/42930/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
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