We've had a wonderful tradition through the years here at Village Books as we've discovered that some of us love to bake as much as we love to read. What has evolved is something we call "Bickie Thursdays," when we pause in the afternoon to take a "tea and bickie" break. In Australia and other parts of the British Commonwealth a biscuit, or bickie, is what Americans call a cookie. Voila! Connie, Jessica and Andrea take turns baking bickies to share with one another and any customers who stop by. Recently, they all enjoyed Anzac Biscuits from The Gourmet Cookbook, edited by Ruth Reichl.  This buttery, salty-sweet amalgam of hearty oatmeal, coconut, and treacle - or golden syrup – was created by wives, mothers, and girlfriends concerned for the nutrition of their loved ones in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during WWI. Look  for more recipes by clicking on "Inside Village Books" from the menu at the left, and stop by some Thursday afternoon and enjoy a bickie with us!