I'm working my way through some old cookbooks my mum and nan gave me and a recipe I tried last night is so yummy I have to share it.

 Frosty Snaps  (or Gingerbread cookies as they have been renamed by J)

200g butter

2 1/4 cups plain flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup golden syrup

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1 egg

1 teaspoon bi-carb soda

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon ground ginger

extra white sugar for rolling

- Cream butter and sugar, add golden syrup and then egg, flour, bi-carb, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Roll into balls and roll in sugar. Place on trays and cook in 180 degree oven for 15-20 mins.

Sewing is still continuing - I bought a simple summer dress pattern a few days ago and the first one I made is so nice to wear  I've got another 2 ready to sew up.

 Seeing we're been having a steady run of 35+ degree days, these will come in very handy.