Sunshine Golden Raisin Biscuits are not quite extinct, though they are on the endangered species list. You can still get them at any grocery store in England (and British Commonwealth nations) under the odd name of "Garibaldis." But the airfare is a bit hard to justify just to indulge my cookie (biscuit) longing, no matter how much I love them. I also have a similar recipe from New Zealand for a cookie (much like this recipe)--people there call them "fly cemeteries" because the chopped raisins look like...well anyway, thanks, thanks KAF for the recipe. I have found other recipes online but this one is way better. Marsha
Amazing how many variations on the "fly" theme I've seen - including Squashed Fly Cookie, in our own Baking Sheet newsletter. And yes, Garibaldis are the real deal, and you can get them at Vermont Country Store - but again, the price is prohibitive - esp. when you can make your own reasonable facsimile! :) PJH
May 17, 2011 at 5:21pm