Hello there .... had a good day?
I pulled the curtains closed early today ... it seems to go dark so early.... and sat by a warm fire ... the wind was whistling down the chimney.
I thought we would have a treat tonight.
I had to oven on to cook our meat for tea so I whipped up a sponge .... the old fashioned way I'm afraid .... I find it quicker than dragging out the electric mixer.
Last week Hubby P came home the proud purchaser of two Fray Bentos pies .... something we haven't had in years ... yes we enjoyed them as a change ... but it must be said ... very little meat in them.
Anyway I kept the handy little tins .... I'm sure the tins are smaller too.
Just the right size for a sponge pudding or two.
I used up what was left of a jar of Blackberry and Apple Jelly ... homemade of course (wonderful colour ) ... and spooned some in the bottom of the tins ... and then the sponge on top... and into the oven.
..... and there we have it ...
with a dollop of creamy custard ...
whats not to like.
And here is a random pic of a little corner ....
just whilst I had the camera in my hand ..
My special little boys ...
Take care xx
I love reading your blog, makes me want to get out there and get things done. But I have been so lazy recently. I did manage to pickle the four beetroots that survived in the veggie patch and I made some passata out of all the wild cherry tomatoesa and I'm now wondering what to do with heaps of eggplants, any ideas?
ReplyDeleteFor janjan: make aubergine relish or chutney. Plenty of recipes on the net.
ReplyDeleteOh Vicky. Hot spongecakes and custard, such yummy winter comfort food! Haven`t had it for years. Used to make it for the kids after their dinner. Should realy have a go at it again.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of an old pie tin. Good idea.
ReplyDeleteAww cute photo, I made an crapple crumble (old apples:) for tea and we had stew and dumplings too, you've got to fill up on stodge in the Winter - well that's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it !!
ReplyDeletetwiggy x
Off topic but just wanted to say thank you for the tuppeny house received on Monday. It's very quaint :-)
ReplyDeleteComputer hiccups here but will post about it asap.
Oddny x