Anzac Day…

Anzac day is not until April 25^th. Since Veterans Day in the United States, was coming in a few days, I thought I would share this recipe now instead of waiting.

You may be asking what is Anzac Day, since you may have never heard of it.

Anzac is short for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. Anzac day commemorates the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. Marking this day as first day, these two countries fought together during World War 1.

 In Australia, Anzac day has become what we consider Veterans Day. The spirit of ANZAC, with its human qualities of courage, mateship, and sacrifice, continues to have meaning and relevance for our sense of national identity. Like here in the U.S., there are local memorial ceremonies to recognize their veterans and those who have lost their lives in wars, peacekeeping operations and conflicts.


A view looking aft of lifeboat carrying unidentified men of the 1st Divisional Signal Company as they are towed towards at Anzac Cove at 6 am on the day of the landing.

http://cas.awm.gov.au/photograph/A02781

 The ANZAC biscuit, as it is known today, played a vital role in Australia’s war effort since the day of the ANZACs. It is symbolic of the marvelous work carried out by the women in the ‘home effort’ who tirelessly baked these treats for the soldiers abroad, to keep morale high. Even today, we should never lose sight of the purpose of these biscuits, because we should never lose sight of the real meaning of ANZAC (Unibic, Anzac Biscuits packaging).

Anzac Biscuits

Ingredients

1 cup plain flour, sifted

1 cup rolled oats or wheat germ

1 cup dried coconut, shredded

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter

2 tbsp corn syrup

1 tsp baking soda