I'll begin this week's Saturday Sally with humor.
I am still laughing over the funniest blog entry title from One Perfect Little Miracle: Excuse Me, I Have To Go Wii. Not only is it hilarious, it told me in a way I will never forget, how to pronounce a word I've only seen and not heard. And it is a very interesting entry as well.
I've had Baking For Britain in my 'new visits' browser bookmark ever since I did a search for Lionel's, (in As Time Goes By) custard tarts. I've just added it to my bloglist, because it is a great site, not only for the delicious sounding recipes, but as an historical reference.
If you've read this online journal for awhile, you know that I enjoy poetry. I read one this week that I just love on Patrice's blog. Oh, Emily Dickinson, what a wonder!
Hi Nan,
ReplyDeleteI found you at Lisa's Greenbow blog. Great links. Thanks for sharing them.~~Dee
Thanks for the note, Nan. Your header photo prompted me to check out the Wyeth biography from my local library. I'm really enjoying it and learning a lot!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I have walked all over London looking for those blasted custard tarts. NOBODY has them. I even went to the shops in Holland Park, which is where dear Lionel is supposed to live, and guess what....NO custard tarts! I am off to Baking for Britain this very moment!!
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Goodness, I'd go miles to avoid custard tarts! I've always loathed them but my mother adored them. One regional peculiarity from my original home county is the Dorset Knob http://www.grovesnurseries.co.uk/Products.asp?fdProductSubCategoryId=148
ReplyDeleteMy two elder grandchildren have been staying overnight and insisted on having these odd little hard bread rolls for breakfast: they call them 'exploding biscuits' which describes what happens if you stick a knife in! Delicious with butter and jam though.
I love custard tarts, but then I also love Eccles Cakes and Sticky Toffee Pudding. I had an English friend who defended the food by reminding me--"Breakfast and dessert!"
ReplyDeleteI agree. Emily Dickinson is the best!
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