Comments on: Weathered Emotions http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/10/30/weathered-emotions/ I am not a has-been. I am a will be. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:05:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/10/30/weathered-emotions/#comment-27489 Grannymar Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:29:41 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=5260#comment-27489 Ursula, these mistakes happen regularly in Cookery books. Most people glance at the pictures and perhaps try one or two recipes before relegating the book to the bookshelf. It is only when some one works their way right through the recipes that they discover the errors. Remember proof readers may no be cooks, they are mostly looking for glaring spelling and grammar mistakes. Ursula, these mistakes happen regularly in Cookery books. Most people glance at the pictures and perhaps try one or two recipes before relegating the book to the bookshelf.

It is only when some one works their way right through the recipes that they discover the errors. Remember proof readers may no be cooks, they are mostly looking for glaring spelling and grammar mistakes.

]]> By: Ursula http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/10/30/weathered-emotions/#comment-27488 Ursula Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:01:17 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=5260#comment-27488 Well, Grannymar, I shall be blown: My trust in the National Trust will never be the same again. Having followed your suggestion I have come to conclusion that their editor and proof reader should be fired and replaced forthwith. Does the National Trust assume that we only look at their pretty pictures of gorgeous countryside and not take the trouble to get our hands sticky with dough? Frankly, I am shocked. Anyway, you are quite right: If ever there was a mix up; pursuing their index my research has brought up "Bara Brith" filed under 'Wales' (note the name similar to Barm Brack), "Fruit Loaf" which stems from the Lake District and is the one most closely resembling your own recipe (including the tea bit) and, hallelujah, snuggled right up to it on the same page "Wigs" which appears to be what I have baked. Needless to say, confusion is mine - not that it matters since the proof is in the eating. Since I like to give everyone the benefit of the doubt let's blame the printer for the mix up. I dare say Rhyleysgranny of Tea and Wheaten fame might be interested in this sorry saga. U Well, Grannymar, I shall be blown: My trust in the National Trust will never be the same again. Having followed your suggestion I have come to conclusion that their editor and proof reader should be fired and replaced forthwith. Does the National Trust assume that we only look at their pretty pictures of gorgeous countryside and not take the trouble to get our hands sticky with dough?

Frankly, I am shocked. Anyway, you are quite right: If ever there was a mix up; pursuing their index my research has brought up “Bara Brith” filed under ‘Wales’ (note the name similar to Barm Brack), “Fruit Loaf” which stems from the Lake District and is the one most closely resembling your own recipe (including the tea bit) and, hallelujah, snuggled right up to it on the same page “Wigs” which appears to be what I have baked.

Needless to say, confusion is mine - not that it matters since the proof is in the eating. Since I like to give everyone the benefit of the doubt let’s blame the printer for the mix up.

I dare say Rhyleysgranny of Tea and Wheaten fame might be interested in this sorry saga.

U

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/10/30/weathered-emotions/#comment-27485 Grannymar Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:03:49 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=5260#comment-27485 Ursula, this time the National Trust have their recipes mixed up. Is there a recipe for caraway Seed cake on another page? Barm Brack is very simple to make and does have dried fruit in it. You can find my version <a href="http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2008/09/01/food-monday-tea-brack/" rel="nofollow">here</a> Ursula,

this time the National Trust have their recipes mixed up. Is there a recipe for caraway Seed cake on another page?

Barm Brack is very simple to make and does have dried fruit in it. You can find my version here

]]> By: Ursula http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/10/30/weathered-emotions/#comment-27484 Ursula Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:04:53 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=5260#comment-27484 Grannymar, thanks for the tip. I don't actually have any golden rings so I dropped in a penny instead. No doubt, it'll cost me a crown when I bite on it. The Barm Brack turned out great, even if I say so myself - just had my first slice for breakfast. The texture is fantastic, and has enough moisture to make it keep well. After last writing to you, and already having started the dough, I researched the good BB in more detail (google what else) and found, to my surprise, that most recipes seem to include dried fruit (sultanas, raisins etc) - yet the National Trust's recipe suggests to only use caraway (a flavouring I have always liked). Wish I could offer you a slice. U Grannymar, thanks for the tip. I don’t actually have any golden rings so I dropped in a penny instead. No doubt, it’ll cost me a crown when I bite on it.

The Barm Brack turned out great, even if I say so myself - just had my first slice for breakfast. The texture is fantastic, and has enough moisture to make it keep well. After last writing to you, and already having started the dough, I researched the good BB in more detail (google what else) and found, to my surprise, that most recipes seem to include dried fruit (sultanas, raisins etc) - yet the National Trust’s recipe suggests to only use caraway (a flavouring I have always liked).

Wish I could offer you a slice.

U

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/10/30/weathered-emotions/#comment-27469 Grannymar Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:52:49 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=5260#comment-27469 Steph - The sun put its hat on this morning and I had an early walk... it is nearly time to set out again! Marianna - when we get bright, sunny, sparkling-snow... it lasts for only half a day before becoming a slushy mushy mess! Baino - Believe it or believe it not, I do like rain.... but not all day everyday! Ramana - I want photos of you dancing with Ursula. Gaelikaa - I somehow missed the whole 'music' thing when I was younger. I think it is because I have very sharp hearing and dislike noise. Ursula - since it is Halloween.. don't for get to add a gold ring to the brack mixture before putting it in the baking tin. Steph - The sun put its hat on this morning and I had an early walk… it is nearly time to set out again!

Marianna - when we get bright, sunny, sparkling-snow… it lasts for only half a day before becoming a slushy mushy mess!

Baino - Believe it or believe it not, I do like rain…. but not all day everyday!

Ramana - I want photos of you dancing with Ursula.

Gaelikaa - I somehow missed the whole ‘music’ thing when I was younger. I think it is because I have very sharp hearing and dislike noise.

Ursula - since it is Halloween.. don’t for get to add a gold ring to the brack mixture before putting it in the baking tin.

]]> By: Ursula http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/10/30/weathered-emotions/#comment-27463 Ursula Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:26:53 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=5260#comment-27463 Ramana, you are on; we will. Are there any steps I should practice beforehand or is it free style? Oh, Grannymar, don't be sad: Of course I will visit the Emerald Isle (complete with oil skin and wellies) - not least because the few Irish people I have met in my life are so very warm hearted, without guile, relaxed, funny - and given to drink. And don't I just like their accent. A couple of days ago I was turning the pages of a lavishly illustrated National Trust recipe book covering the whole of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The photos make you want to take up your walking stick NOW. Instead of which I will bake the Irish 'Barm Brack' this afternoon using a pre 1825 recipe (they say "excellent with butter and cheese"). I'll let you know how I fared. U Ramana, you are on; we will. Are there any steps I should practice beforehand or is it free style?

Oh, Grannymar, don’t be sad: Of course I will visit the Emerald Isle (complete with oil skin and wellies) - not least because the few Irish people I have met in my life are so very warm hearted, without guile, relaxed, funny - and given to drink. And don’t I just like their accent.

A couple of days ago I was turning the pages of a lavishly illustrated National Trust recipe book covering the whole of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The photos make you want to take up your walking stick NOW. Instead of which I will bake the Irish ‘Barm Brack’ this afternoon using a pre 1825 recipe (they say “excellent with butter and cheese”). I’ll let you know how I fared.

U

]]> By: gaelikaa http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/10/30/weathered-emotions/#comment-27462 gaelikaa Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:05:56 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=5260#comment-27462 Oh, I loved Wet Wet Wet. I wasn't a fan, in the sense that I didn't idolise them or collect their memorabilia but I loved to listen to the music and bought their greatest hits album. Lovely description of the soft Irish weather! Takes me back! Oh, I loved Wet Wet Wet. I wasn’t a fan, in the sense that I didn’t idolise them or collect their memorabilia but I loved to listen to the music and bought their greatest hits album.

Lovely description of the soft Irish weather! Takes me back!

]]> By: Rummuser http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/10/30/weathered-emotions/#comment-27460 Rummuser Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:30:33 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=5260#comment-27460 Ursula, take up Grannymar's suggestion. Come over in mid June and we shall dance in the rain. Ursula, take up Grannymar’s suggestion. Come over in mid June and we shall dance in the rain.

]]> By: Baino http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/10/30/weathered-emotions/#comment-27459 Baino Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:22:44 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=5260#comment-27459 We LOVE rain . . .funny isn't it. We had good rain last weekend and it was an excuse to curl up on the couch and watch a few movies. This weekend the grass is visibly growing! We're still on water restrictions though, it never seems to hit the catchments. I must admit though, when it rains for more than three or four days, I get the blues. Doesn't happen often. Hope it clears for your weekend. 30 and sunny in Sydney! We LOVE rain . . .funny isn’t it. We had good rain last weekend and it was an excuse to curl up on the couch and watch a few movies. This weekend the grass is visibly growing! We’re still on water restrictions though, it never seems to hit the catchments. I must admit though, when it rains for more than three or four days, I get the blues. Doesn’t happen often. Hope it clears for your weekend. 30 and sunny in Sydney!

]]> By: Marianna http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/10/30/weathered-emotions/#comment-27458 Marianna Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:08:55 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=5260#comment-27458 I can relate, almost, to the many moods of rain. My first winter in B.C. almost made me bald. No, not because of the weather, but because of the never-ending rain and/or gloomy, dark skies. I was used to bright, sunny, sparkling-snow -20 or colder degree F. weather for the season known as winter. Enjoyed how you put this together, GM. Thanks from B.C., where this eve, it is misting. I can relate, almost, to the many moods of rain. My first winter in B.C. almost made me bald. No, not because of the weather, but because of the never-ending rain and/or gloomy, dark skies.

I was used to bright, sunny, sparkling-snow -20 or colder degree F. weather for the season known as winter.

Enjoyed how you put this together, GM.

Thanks from B.C., where this eve, it is misting.

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