tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post4733314843729144083..comments2024-03-28T13:00:19.040+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: W is for Worcester Sauce ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28665219686555623292013-05-15T11:08:26.264+01:002013-05-15T11:08:26.264+01:00Hi Su-sieee - to think of trying to taste the cont...Hi Su-sieee - to think of trying to taste the contents - but they were chemists and knew the ingredients, so why not .. and look what we have today .. <br /><br />I think that's about all for Lea and Perrins .. I think I got the story slightly wrong, but essentially right! Good luck with your researching .. <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75071468677169953272013-05-15T09:00:52.246+01:002013-05-15T09:00:52.246+01:00I love how the greatest things got "accidentl...I love how the greatest things got "accidently" discovered or made. Must go learn more about Lea & Perrins.Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358274514829649380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53558844950667570312013-05-03T09:07:33.997+01:002013-05-03T09:07:33.997+01:00@ Ida - that's a great name for Worcester Sauc...@ Ida - that's a great name for Worcester Sauce .. I love it! I also enjoy Bloody Mary's occasionally .. and I agree an essential ingredient.<br /><br />@ Theresa - delighted you agree with me re the brand .. and I hardly ever have a bloody Mary now but use it always in my vinaigrette and with meats if I think about it!<br /><br />@ Jo - I think we get used to what we grow up with .. and Lea and Perrins was it ..<br /><br />@ Amanda - you have a lot going on .. so I'm not surprised Worcester Sauce has been forgotten about .. it will return to the cupboard in its own time!<br /><br />@ Gary - well that's a good take on the name .. maybe that's why Richard Hughes above thought the sauce originated in the States! It's a skit I haven't seen ..<br /><br />@ Patricia - you've adapted to your own family and your needs - that makes sense .. <br /><br />@ Bish - to me .. I'd almost agree!<br /><br />@ Munir - our tastes can change can't they ... <br /><br />@ Lisa - I hope you approve of my suggestions ... but you use it and it does just add that little something doesn't it ..<br /><br />@ Sara - I'd forgotten the code word of 'Bulldog' aspect - so am glad you were able to read how the recipe was found finally.<br /><br />I know we'd not have had Worcester Sauce, nor Tabasco either .. thank goodness for brave entrepreneurial tasters!<br /><br />Wonderful comments everyone - thanks so much .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75675728967423569552013-05-01T18:44:08.952+01:002013-05-01T18:44:08.952+01:00Okay, this is one of my favorites. I even read the...Okay, this is one of my favorites. I even read the article about the original recipe...I like the code words "Bulldog."<br /><br />It's amazing how things are discovered. Just think what would have happened if they hadn't tasted it. OMG so many people would have missed a favorite sauce:~)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77704539721078102182013-04-29T16:46:47.890+01:002013-04-29T16:46:47.890+01:00Another tidbit I didn't know. I love your rese...Another tidbit I didn't know. I love your researching ability. I love Worcester Shire Sauce but haven't tried it in salad dressing, cheese toast or avocado. That will soon change. I've always used it on meatloaf.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9015796875005606682013-04-28T17:35:07.305+01:002013-04-28T17:35:07.305+01:00My husband like to use Worcester Shire sauce but l...My husband like to use Worcester Shire sauce but lately he has switched to Soy sauce.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21244096465404081242013-04-28T17:35:06.915+01:002013-04-28T17:35:06.915+01:00My husband like to use Worcester Shire sauce but l...My husband like to use Worcester Shire sauce but lately he has switched to Soy sauce.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78175232473947812912013-04-28T14:00:44.871+01:002013-04-28T14:00:44.871+01:00I learned something today! It's almost a mirac...I learned something today! It's almost a miracle sauce.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46225761376774473702013-04-28T03:38:28.053+01:002013-04-28T03:38:28.053+01:00I can't cook meat without Worcestershire sauce...I can't cook meat without Worcestershire sauce, but I'm not real picky about the brand. Do prefer the low sodium varieties when I can find them though.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74853951417028000062013-04-28T01:15:55.441+01:002013-04-28T01:15:55.441+01:00Hi Hilary,
This reminds me of a skit from the &qu...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />This reminds me of a skit from the "Jack Benny Show" where a guy named Rochester keeps saying to him in regards to "Worcester Sauce", "What's this here sauce? And thus, in the skit, that's how it got its name.<br /><br />Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47049328794384112362013-04-27T19:49:43.751+01:002013-04-27T19:49:43.751+01:00It is definitely a useful addition to the kitchen ...It is definitely a useful addition to the kitchen cupboards, though we have run out at the moment!Amanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80088713741631890672013-04-27T18:16:32.776+01:002013-04-27T18:16:32.776+01:00You are so right, I have tried other brands when t...You are so right, I have tried other brands when that was all that was availble but they just weren't the same usually much sweeter.<br /><br /><a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a><br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43235962561848448582013-04-27T16:33:43.848+01:002013-04-27T16:33:43.848+01:00Lea and Perrins is the only brand worth having. It...Lea and Perrins is the only brand worth having. It makes a great Blood Mary, but I mostly use it in my meat dishes.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46636857795031305092013-04-27T12:58:13.295+01:002013-04-27T12:58:13.295+01:00We still call it "what's this here sauce&...We still call it "what's this here sauce" I use it mostly in the drink bloody mary. Ida Thoughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479961947050289284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22386226716246221062013-04-27T07:59:55.184+01:002013-04-27T07:59:55.184+01:00@ Bob – I have both .. but I use Worcester sauce m...@ Bob – I have both .. but I use Worcester sauce more often.<br /><br />@ Ros – yes!! I know amazing to think the sauce would have never made the light of day .. No it has anchovies in it ... presumably as Garum the Roman Fish Paste ... had become a staple of the British kitchen over the centuries ... <br /><br />@ Sue – it is wonderful isn’t it ... and a sprinkling on mashed potato sounds a great idea.<br /><br />@ Ghadeer – good to know it’s reached Iraqi kitchens too!<br /><br />@ JL – isn’t a good sauce.<br /><br />@ Kellie – good to see you. Is that what you call Worcester Sauce “dead horse” .. fun name. It is good in spaghetti bolognaise .. <br /><br />@ Elizabeth – now you’ll know every time you take the sauce out of your fridge.<br /><br />@ Lynn – it is one of those sauces isn’t it .. and pronunciation is a strange one sometimes in England .. your friend is right ... I might have said Woorster, rather than the “u” .. but I’m sure it’s better than the Wor... ces ....ter ... shire. So good on your friend!<br /><br />@ Old Kitty – sorry about that fish sauce .. blame the Romans ... I admire your commitment to complete Vegetarianism ....<br /><br />@ Val – I’m sure you can find a bottle in the Netherlands .. it is sold everywhere!!<br /><br />@ Nick – one of those strange but true stories ... and as you say I couldn’t do without it<br /><br />@ Clarissa – you’ve found the trick .. the smell tickles the back of the throat .. but the taste adds so much .. <br /><br />@ Keith – time does change our taste doesn’t it ...<br /><br />@ Jo – Probably quite a lot of experiments have turned into our standard foods .. and the pronunciation challenge of our English language is bad enough for the English!! If you live in a hot climate as Elizabeth does .. it makes sense to keep it in the fridge ... we did in South Africa ... <br /><br />@ Chuck – well that comes of having a holiday and leaving us to continue the A-Z ... so, frankly, I don’t have much sympathy!! But I’d do a holiday over Worcester Sauce if there was a choice!! Thanks so much for saying you’ll be back to read up ... appreciate that!!<br /><br />@ Teresa – ah ah .. you must let us into the secrets of your cellar full of ‘accidental recipes’ .. ?! I love meatloaf – it’s not everyone’s favourite .. but I have a very soft spot for meat loaf, and with that extra sprinkling of WS .. will just add the extra sparkle to the flavour.<br /><br />@ Karen – thanks .. it had interesting beginnings didn’t it .. <br /><br />@ Talli – I wonder how long before Lobster Baby gives WS a try .. I expect it’ll be marmite soldiers first!!<br /><br />@ Danielle – adding to Swedish meatballs .. sounds good – a dump of WS!! It is tasty isn’t it ... Good to see you.<br /><br />@ Lee – I totally agree it is one of my staples in my larder .. pantry – love that word but we don’t use it much now-a-days ... <br /><br />@ Christine – I didn’t know that about the Ivory brand of soap .. that is a fascinating addition to this post – thanks for that ... a fun find – and a good story!!<br /><br />@ Tina – good to see you as you’re on your way out of town ... Buy it in Bulk .. with children I guess you need to!! It is good isn’t it .. <br /><br />@ Richard – ah well, now I’ve managed to right the fact .. sorry about that!<br /><br />@ Julie – you must be one of few households without a bottle in the larder!! It is good in dips isn’t it ... <br /><br />@ Deniz – there are other varieties, but this was our family standard .. and I have HP too – though don’t use that very often.<br /><br />@ Alex – it is strange to think it might never have been found isn’t it .. and like many of us I guess – it is used for many things ... <br /><br />@ Julie – you’re so like me then .. always around for a sprinkle or two ... <br /><br />Cheers everyone – thanks for your lovely comments ... Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10330540438725910292013-04-26T19:31:24.811+01:002013-04-26T19:31:24.811+01:00Oh, I love Lea & Perrins sauce, we always had ...Oh, I love Lea & Perrins sauce, we always had a bottle of this at home as well. Love it on everything. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64965488554378560932013-04-26T18:50:05.136+01:002013-04-26T18:50:05.136+01:00And to think we almost lost that one forever. We h...And to think we almost lost that one forever. We have several dishes that call for the sauce.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74757343434616812502013-04-26T18:26:23.240+01:002013-04-26T18:26:23.240+01:00Hmm, I haven't tried this one in a while. HP S...Hmm, I haven't tried this one in a while. HP Sauce is my favourite!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36854788379068924342013-04-26T17:05:31.959+01:002013-04-26T17:05:31.959+01:00I haven't cooked with it in years. I remember ...I haven't cooked with it in years. I remember the sauce always being in our refrigerator for dips and such when I was growing up.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30684101385897142142013-04-26T17:01:20.400+01:002013-04-26T17:01:20.400+01:00And all this time I thought it stood for Worcester...And all this time I thought it stood for Worcester, Massachusetts, my second home town....writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6266167132027749542013-04-26T16:41:05.220+01:002013-04-26T16:41:05.220+01:00Love knowing where this ubiquitous sauce came from...Love knowing where this ubiquitous sauce came from! We always have it, use it liberally. Buy it in bulk...never run out!<br /><br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a><br />Co-host, April 2013 <a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">A-Z Challenge Blog</a><br />@TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallengeTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59397679217871436072013-04-26T16:27:50.514+01:002013-04-26T16:27:50.514+01:00Interesting history of Worcester Sauce. It reminds...Interesting history of Worcester Sauce. It reminds me of how the Procter and Gamble flag brand of soap - Ivory - came into being. A worker fell asleep, was reading a book, writing a letter, or somehow lost track of the time when he was mixing the soap in a big tank. The soap ended up with extra air beat into it and they found out that it floated. It was a huge success.CMSmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623922567796370246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65570839328705214212013-04-26T16:06:09.116+01:002013-04-26T16:06:09.116+01:00As far as I'm concerned, a pantry isn't a ...As far as I'm concerned, a pantry isn't a pantry without Worcester Sauce!<br />cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27001427120563463652013-04-26T15:17:57.690+01:002013-04-26T15:17:57.690+01:00I love this! I dump some in my swedish meatball re...I love this! I dump some in my swedish meatball recipe. So darn tasty =).Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051913920324118021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12519913791115410542013-04-26T15:09:17.900+01:002013-04-26T15:09:17.900+01:00Oh, yum! I love it sprinkled on cheese and toast. ...Oh, yum! I love it sprinkled on cheese and toast. Now I'm starving!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.com