tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post7648913212427597479..comments2024-03-28T13:00:19.040+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Food, Food Glorious Food ... fit for a future King and Queen ... 1/2Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72430156158570950932011-05-23T07:36:14.469+01:002011-05-23T07:36:14.469+01:00Hi Liara .. Bubble and Squeak is such a lovely nam...Hi Liara .. Bubble and Squeak is such a lovely name isn't it .. delicious family supper type food - love it!<br /><br />I just enjoyed their happiness and the fact that I'm able to present different aspects for others to read that will have been lost in the melee of overview of the day itself .. <br /><br />Here are points that I hope will stimulate other thoughts .. remember our own family histories or tales from our past .. <br /><br />Lovely seeing you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40502812203476534172011-05-23T05:47:58.991+01:002011-05-23T05:47:58.991+01:00'Bubble and squeek' was unfamiliar to me u...'Bubble and squeek' was unfamiliar to me until hearing about it in Oz. The Royal wedding menu offers delights to tempt any palette. Love and laughter always compliment such an atmosphere. What does all the talk about the Royal wedding invite you to recognize within or about yourself?Liara Coverthttp://blog.dreambuilders.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44660067190787500342011-05-20T06:50:09.208+01:002011-05-20T06:50:09.208+01:00@ Mr Chef - hi Richard .. you would know .. and yo...@ Mr Chef - hi Richard .. you would know .. and your bubble and squeak recipe - you're not going to divulge .. that's definitely treasonable?! Good to see you ...<br /><br />@ Vered .. well at least the menu had the right reaction .. making us feel starving .. when you write up a recipe I always want to go off and make it!<br /><br />Thanks Richard .. and Vered - good to see you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43702112873017759722011-05-20T05:09:03.149+01:002011-05-20T05:09:03.149+01:00For some mysterious reason, I am ravenous! :-)For some mysterious reason, I am ravenous! :-)veredhttp://momgrind.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33517775935516746592011-05-19T22:47:13.715+01:002011-05-19T22:47:13.715+01:00All of the English classics.
I recently adapted a ...All of the English classics.<br />I recently adapted a recipe for bubble and meat which went down a treat, now it is one of my secrets. lolArts web showhttp://artswebshow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76508922626604696712011-05-19T21:08:15.954+01:002011-05-19T21:08:15.954+01:00Hi Terro .. lovely to see you - and thanks for the...Hi Terro .. lovely to see you - and thanks for the recommendation re O'Brian's sagas, together with the "Lobscouse and Spotted Dog" early nineteenth century recipes .. as you describe .. I'd love those -<br /><br />This is what the Amazon review says .. (love the typo - which I'm leaving in) ... "Any reader of O'Brian's novels will know how important fod is to his characters, This book contains recipes for such eighteenth century dishes as Lobscouse, Skilly Galee, Burgoo and Boiled Baby. Each recipe has been carefully researched using cookery books from the period."<br /><br />You are so right - sounds just so interesting .. and I'll definitely be purchasing .. soused hog's head is delicious!<br /><br />Wonderful comment - and lovely to see you here - thanks so much for coming by .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62909984075877314482011-05-19T20:38:34.520+01:002011-05-19T20:38:34.520+01:00I love the sound of Bubbles and Squeak, and I bet ...I love the sound of Bubbles and Squeak, and I bet it tastes good as well. I am a big fan of Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubry sea sagas. There's a companion volume I think you would enjoy:Lobscouse & Spotted Dog by Anne Chotzinoff Grossman and Lisa Grossman Thomas. The authors, in addition to interesting tidbits from the series, offer authentic early-nineteenth-century recipes for Drowned Baby,Jam Roly-Poly,Sea Pie, Figgy Dowdy, Solomongundy, and Soused Hog's Face, among many others.<br /><br />Here's Obrian (or Jack) on Soused Hog's Face: <br /><br />"'It's all one, sir,'said Killick. 'Miss told me to say the pig weighs twenty-seven and a half pound the quarter, and I am to set the hams to the tubs the very minute I come aboard--the souse she put aside in thicky jar, knowing you liked 'un. The white puddings is for the Doctor's breakfast.'<br /><br />"'Very good, Killick, very good indeed,' said Jack 'Stow 'em away.'<br /><br />'To think a man's heart could break over a soused hog's face,'he reflected"Terrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223687969269060258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52009351181272616112011-05-19T20:10:40.054+01:002011-05-19T20:10:40.054+01:00@ Talli .. but did you have such a good night last...@ Talli .. but did you have such a good night last evening .. you need some supper food?! <br /><br />Doesn't the menu sound delicious ... I love goat's cheese, and bubble and squeak et al .. so delighted to hear you applaud their menu!<br /><br />Hope you've satisfied your taste buds by now?!<br /><br />@ Nutschell .. sorreeee .. I know - it sounds like you had a wonderful trip round .. and I'm looking forward to the report back and pics .. Windsor, London and Salisbury ..<br /><br /> ..sounds as though you had a fabulous fun time .. <br /><br />Cheers Talli and Nutschell .. - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38264169051602052182011-05-19T17:19:03.615+01:002011-05-19T17:19:03.615+01:00Oh this makes me miss jolly old England.(and makes...Oh this makes me miss jolly old England.(and makes me incredibly hungry) I just returned from a 10 day trip there. Windsor castle was so beautiful! <br />nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50139977273899023532011-05-19T16:29:21.728+01:002011-05-19T16:29:21.728+01:00Oh my goodness! You've just made me SO hungry,...Oh my goodness! You've just made me SO hungry, Hilary! I want goat's cheese. And bubble and squeak. And everything else!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85297203693270551482011-05-19T15:00:06.229+01:002011-05-19T15:00:06.229+01:00@ Gail .. good to see you here - welcome! That th...@ Gail .. good to see you here - welcome! That thought of a tasting would be rather good - wouldn't it?!<br /><br />@ Stephen ... I agree guacamole is delicious as is .. sometimes I spice it up .. and served with a salad does make a very good lunch dish.<br /><br />I hate to think what the price of the champers was ... some expensive stuff might just about be right! Bet it tasted delicious though .. <br /><br />Good to see you both and nice to meet you Gail .. cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60026002942815314222011-05-19T14:41:11.921+01:002011-05-19T14:41:11.921+01:00I can honestly say I haven't heard of any of t...I can honestly say I haven't heard of any of these dishes. But some of them sound might tasty. I've never put peas in my guagamole ... I do like sals mixed in. Occassionally a little garlic but not too much.<br /><br />And without Googling the price, I bet that's some expensive champagne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91228855021016573552011-05-19T14:29:45.634+01:002011-05-19T14:29:45.634+01:00Sounds wonderful, but I have no idea what much of ...Sounds wonderful, but I have no idea what much of it is. Would be willing to taste test if given an opportunity.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51269537986062424922011-05-19T12:15:06.142+01:002011-05-19T12:15:06.142+01:00@ Manzanita .. it is one of those craving foods .....@ Manzanita .. it is one of those craving foods .. I think I'll have to get some corned beef just to get the authentic childhood recipe. Well you're wise to use everything up .. and they're very simple to do .. <br /><br />Sorry - about the wickedly hungry bit - always the problem with a post on food .. and it's always something one would like .. but the wrong time of day or night! Hope you were able to satisfy yourself with some tea or coffee ....?<br /><br />@ Yvonne .. sounds lovely and I do hope all is authorised .. and as you say a break is probably what you need .. give yourself some rest time - we're not going anywhere, but it'll be lovely to see you if you're around.<br /><br />Thanks - I've enjoyed putting the Royal Wedding posts up - one to go, which will be very eclectic, and that definitely will be enough .. <br /><br />I shall be tempting fate otherwise! and yes - this is definitely an English blog ... <br /><br />Thanks Manzanita of the flamenco fame, and Yvonne the poetry lady .. good to see you both - cheers for now - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41024833795818263082011-05-19T12:05:53.455+01:002011-05-19T12:05:53.455+01:00Hi Hilary, all being well I'm off next week. I...Hi Hilary, all being well I'm off next week. I have to ok the flying with the doctor becasue of the minor surgery last week but I could well do with a break to get over the upset with my son.I am taking my laptop so hopefully now and then can keep up with whats going on in Blogsphere,<br />Loved your series about the Royal Family, lovely to get some home blogs.<br /><br />Take care.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84241156803031999792011-05-19T11:09:49.281+01:002011-05-19T11:09:49.281+01:00Bubble and Squeak just hit me between the eyes. La...Bubble and Squeak just hit me between the eyes. Lately I crave cabbage and potato. I seem to make cakes out of almost anything left over. I woke up and came on the computer for a short spell and now I'm wickedly hungry. :)<br /><a href="http://beajayblock.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Manzanita@Wannabuyaduck</a>Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58704587338058203212011-05-19T07:12:00.419+01:002011-05-19T07:12:00.419+01:00Hi Julie .. as you were writing yours I was busy w...Hi Julie .. as you were writing yours I was busy wishing everyone a great day for your tomorrow, but you're still up!<br /><br />The food must have been wonderful .. not too much, but so tasty .. and the chocolates absolutely yummy - I'd have liked a doggy bag!<br /><br />Did you get your midnight snack - or did you quickly disappear for a good night's sleep? Enjoy whichever way - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44862910061820675952011-05-19T07:07:43.036+01:002011-05-19T07:07:43.036+01:00@ Patricia .. I hope we're not losing blogger ...@ Patricia .. I hope we're not losing blogger comments again! Sorry you lost your comment - mine disappear at other blogs too sometimes .. so irritating.<br /><br />Thought you might recognise Bubble and Squeak .. and ok Professor Plum sounds a good one .. enjoying the fruits of his labouring knowledge! Cheers ..<br /><br />@ Writing Nut - well your body clock is slightly out of kilter - so perhaps you could squeeze another dinner in? They do sound delicious don't they .. <br /><br />@ Raining Acorns .. yes yorkshire puddings filled with beef and horseradish sauce always seem to be a favourite - very hot tin in which fat's been heated .. and then pour in mixture .. can't remember how long though - I don't do them often .. I love Toad in the Hole though - yorkshire pudding batter with pre-cooked sausages in .. <br /><br />@ Sharon - I'd love to see a photo of the cake - but no cameras - I'm sure it'll be in a glossy book sometime! The biscuit slices I make - we can arrange those easily enough ... ?!<br /><br />Thanks everyone - Patricia, Writing Nut, Raining Acorns and Sharon - enjoy the day ahead .. as I'm up first! Cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6103541291273708312011-05-19T06:52:13.662+01:002011-05-19T06:52:13.662+01:00Sounds quite delicious, especially all the chocola...Sounds quite delicious, especially all the chocolates! I really enjoyed this, but wish it didn't make me crave a midnight snack! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77526714576375524852011-05-19T05:31:59.221+01:002011-05-19T05:31:59.221+01:00I'm really curious about the digestive biscuit...I'm really curious about the digestive biscuit cake. I'm hoping that I can try some when I come to England...<br /><br />Yummy post, Hilary!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79920147228043131512011-05-19T03:40:44.211+01:002011-05-19T03:40:44.211+01:00I'm still dreaming of "miniature Yorkshir...I'm still dreaming of "miniature Yorkshire puddings with roast fillet of beef and horseradish mousse." I tried to make Yorkshire pudding a couple times. Once it worked more or less, the next time it was more dripping than pudding, and not in a good way!Susan Scheid (Raining Acorns)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02827286681242730183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76913768613154018882011-05-19T01:25:32.084+01:002011-05-19T01:25:32.084+01:00Okay, you have officially made me very hungry, and...Okay, you have officially made me very hungry, and I just had dinner not too long ago! I'd love to try these :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19266611976046818712011-05-18T22:19:50.826+01:002011-05-18T22:19:50.826+01:00I was here and commented and talked about enjoying...I was here and commented and talked about enjoying wedding food and Bubble and Squeak and then my comment just disappeared...hmmm<br /><br /><br />Well for sure it was Professor Plum in the Conservatory with knowledge in hand!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12687890592754620522011-05-18T17:54:35.182+01:002011-05-18T17:54:35.182+01:00@ Susanne .. I just had to list everything .. give...@ Susanne .. I just had to list everything .. gives me ideas as to things I could cook - I hardly do any - but I'd love to do more!<br /><br />Bubble and Squeak .. we were brought up on it - it was a delicious supper dish with a sausage, or chopped corned beef, or an egg .. the cabbage and potatoes out of the garden, and the egg/s from the hens .. <br /><br />so glad you enjoy your time here ..<br /><br />@ Inger - rustic desert canyon - it'll be warmer than here .. so I'd be very happy to come and join you .. <br /><br />that's a good point - I post about things so obvious to me .. Palaces, gold coaches, pageantry in all its glory and our 2,000 year history and you're enjoying the read in southern California in your desert abode!<br /><br />Glad I put the Chocolat poster in .. satisfies so many thoughts!<br /><br />Thanks Suzanne and Inger - lovely having you here .. cheers for now - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66048260202088917592011-05-18T15:29:52.962+01:002011-05-18T15:29:52.962+01:00Oh, how weird it is to sit here in my rustic deser...Oh, how weird it is to sit here in my rustic desert canyon and read this menu. But fun also. I love the movie Chocolate as well.--IngerIngerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.com