tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6335116757406868856..comments2024-03-28T10:36:04.929-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Toffee Bars and Sussex Puddle: A Recipe for Time Travel, ReduxJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51316076677771728182020-03-02T13:07:35.126-05:002020-03-02T13:07:35.126-05:00Barbara, hi I'm so sorry to be late getting ba...Barbara, hi I'm so sorry to be late getting back to you. I found the English suet in a box on Amazon earlier and posted it as a comment on today's Blog. Check there or go to Amazon on search Atora Pure beef suet. I noted that Atira makes a veggie version too. It's very easy to work with, much easier than having to tackle a lump of suet. Hope this helps. <br />Celia Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880208621796600180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75667986155641952532020-03-02T07:15:17.135-05:002020-03-02T07:15:17.135-05:00Huh. I was wary about using bird suet (in case the...Huh. I was wary about using bird suet (in case the manufacturer had added who knows what to it), but next time I need suet (such as for a cloutie dumpling), I'll give it a try.Barbara Monajemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740868750916582900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2405492117888453052020-03-01T18:13:27.269-05:002020-03-01T18:13:27.269-05:00Yes, Debs, you cAn bring back suet, even the real ...Yes, Debs, you cAn bring back suet, even the real thing in a packet if you can get away with it!Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73339112679577250972020-03-01T18:12:05.535-05:002020-03-01T18:12:05.535-05:00I’m sure my memories are equally hair raising, Cel...I’m sure my memories are equally hair raising, Celia! Baked beans were a staple at college too. And canned ravioli for Sunday suppers and lots of sausages!Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42895553570920047252020-03-01T18:09:42.141-05:002020-03-01T18:09:42.141-05:00My mother made the best pastry in the world with l...My mother made the best pastry in the world with lard. I’ll try it instead of suet, Celia <br />I do love steak and kidney pudding and treacle puddingAuthorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26963071002149287182020-03-01T17:25:17.998-05:002020-03-01T17:25:17.998-05:00Thanks, Karen!Thanks, Karen!Flora Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289148096894506235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28037218718246753082020-03-01T16:27:27.101-05:002020-03-01T16:27:27.101-05:00Debs, if you are over there, you can look for Ator...Debs, if you are over there, you can look for Atora in Tesco's or Sainsburys. It's a dry form of lard for baking. I make my own with real lard etc. as I couldn't find Atora over here when I landed. Yes Duck fat is THE best. Every time I cook a duck I save the fat. Keeps for ever in the fridge and is wondering to fry with; stir fry, braise, deep fry, saute, duck will make it better.Celia Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880208621796600180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82493416402846372552020-03-01T16:23:11.318-05:002020-03-01T16:23:11.318-05:00Karen, thanks for this. I have copied and saved it...Karen, thanks for this. I have copied and saved it. I will try to make it for my grandsons.Celia Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880208621796600180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9177125361321072242020-03-01T16:21:12.568-05:002020-03-01T16:21:12.568-05:00Julia, see Karen's comments on suet below. Thi...Julia, see Karen's comments on suet below. This is the food of our ancestors. How did American frontier women get their baking skills? LARD! Makes great pastry for pies, puddings etc. Celia Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880208621796600180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3833180443890735632020-03-01T16:17:50.076-05:002020-03-01T16:17:50.076-05:00Same with peanut butter for me. My poor child went...Same with peanut butter for me. My poor child went to school with Marmite sandwiches as I thought pb&j sounded gross. Now I do like peanut butter, particularly when I make it into satay sauce. But with jelly, no thank you. Julia you were being served Birds custard out of a tin (can), lots of cornstarch, powdered egg and sugar plus coloring I think.Celia Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880208621796600180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53062678156060440902020-03-01T16:14:18.667-05:002020-03-01T16:14:18.667-05:00You get the prize Karen, for sorting suet out. In ...You get the prize Karen, for sorting suet out. In the past I have been known stop buy birds suet, carefully break it from the membrane and use for baking. Celia Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880208621796600180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46418084519888382962020-03-01T16:11:59.145-05:002020-03-01T16:11:59.145-05:00Thanks Deanna, love the sound of your 7 layer cook...Thanks Deanna, love the sound of your 7 layer cookies. Winter in Maine is the time to stay home, and enjoy it.Celia Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880208621796600180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84399191704097029532020-03-01T16:10:03.279-05:002020-03-01T16:10:03.279-05:00Jenn, I am dying to meet you and the rest of the R...Jenn, I am dying to meet you and the rest of the Reds, the one that I do know has brought such joy to our lives. Well we will have to make a date for the Sussex Puddle feast and find a location. Though you all could come to Maine. You will love the toffee bars, quick and simple to make. All teens especially teen boys should learn laundry at an early age. After all who produces the most laundry in the house? Answer - the kid. Celia Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880208621796600180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71317416510661187772020-03-01T14:15:33.936-05:002020-03-01T14:15:33.936-05:00We used to be able to get suet at Krogers, in the ...We used to be able to get suet at Krogers, in the meat case, but I haven't looked for a long time. A lot of people around here use it for feeding birds in the winter, because the high fat content helps the birds retain heat better. <br /><br />Here's what it is:<br /><br />Suet is the raw, hard fat of beef or mutton found around the loins and kidneys. Suet has a melting point of between 45 °C and 50 °C and congelation between 37 °C and 40 °C. Its high smoke point makes it ideal for deep frying and pastry production. WikipediaKaren in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48659138266234631182020-03-01T14:11:58.257-05:002020-03-01T14:11:58.257-05:00Flora, if you can't find it, here's the re...Flora, if you can't find it, here's the recipe: <br /><br />Hungarian Coffeecake<br />Sour milk makes the cake very moist. You can use buttermilk for this instead of the sour milk; it does the same thing. To make sour milk, if you don’t happen to have any, just add a tablespoon of lemon juice or cider vinegar to a one-cup measure. Add enough milk to make it a full cup. The acid will curdle the milk just enough to make it “sour”. <br /><br />2 ½ C all-purpose flour (I use whole wheat, for at least half the flour)<br />1 ½ C packed brown sugar<br />½ tsp salt<br />2/3 C butter<br />2 tsp baking power<br />½ tsp baking soda<br />½ tsp ground cinnamon<br />½ tsp ground nutmeg<br />2 eggs, beaten<br />1 1/3 C sour milk or buttermilk<br />½ C chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds (optional)<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350°. Grease the bottom and ½-inch up the sides of a 13 x 9 x 1 ½-inch pan; set aside. In a large bowl combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside ½ cup. Stir baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg into remaining crumb mixture. <br /><br />In a medium bowl combine eggs and milk. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Stir together reserved crumb mixture and nuts; sprinkle over batter. <br /><br />Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool slightly; serve warm. <br /><br />Makes 18 pieces, each 228 calories. You don’t really want to know the rest of the nutritional information, do you? <br />Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37697853203340354922020-03-01T14:08:07.038-05:002020-03-01T14:08:07.038-05:00Coca Cola Cake is actually chocolate, and very moi...Coca Cola Cake is actually chocolate, and very moist. Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58818408715867421842020-03-01T13:03:04.128-05:002020-03-01T13:03:04.128-05:00i remember this one.
i remember this one.<br />Lianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070239768473614628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64570492445865227302020-03-01T13:01:44.881-05:002020-03-01T13:01:44.881-05:00Deana, the Smithie and I have been stocking the la...Deana, the Smithie and I have been stocking the larder as we have time and energy. I'm feeling very strongly I need to add chocolate chips, coconut, etc, to the shopping list.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37784463134379418402020-03-01T12:59:52.805-05:002020-03-01T12:59:52.805-05:00Pat, just the mention of cloverleaf rolls has my ...Pat, just the mention of cloverleaf rolls has my mouth watering. Haven't had them in ages.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27979720646260090262020-03-01T12:58:40.293-05:002020-03-01T12:58:40.293-05:00Diana, thank you. I am dining on soup provided by ...Diana, thank you. I am dining on soup provided by Celia and another friend, so i have homemade goodness without having to actually do an work.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82064936094567017642020-03-01T12:57:39.924-05:002020-03-01T12:57:39.924-05:00Oh, Celia, you haven't experienced the joy of ...Oh, Celia, you haven't experienced the joy of southern cooking if you haven't cooked with Co' Cola. I have a recipe for ham basted in Coca Cola that is to die for.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7535019265582201122020-03-01T12:55:49.951-05:002020-03-01T12:55:49.951-05:00I'm still trying to wrap my head around suet a...I'm still trying to wrap my head around suet as a base for a sweet dessert. Isn't suet, like, what you get in a ball for the birds?Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42171604636224297702020-03-01T12:54:36.126-05:002020-03-01T12:54:36.126-05:00Judi, with walnuts and coconut, it sounds almost l...Judi, with walnuts and coconut, it sounds almost like a seven layer bar.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9374047226825021542020-03-01T12:53:58.039-05:002020-03-01T12:53:58.039-05:00Margaret, according to Youngest, the thing to do i...Margaret, according to Youngest, the thing to do in dorms is a mug brownie (or cake) - butter, water, vanilla extract, flour, cocoa, sugar and a dash of salt. Nuke it in the microwave (which they all have in their rooms now) and you have an instant warm, gooey dessert.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12748087549956691392020-03-01T12:49:10.020-05:002020-03-01T12:49:10.020-05:00I'm working on it, Amanda! And oddly, custard ...I'm working on it, Amanda! And oddly, custard was the one thing I DIDN'T like when I was going to school in London. I would get odd looks when ordering sponge cake with the custard on the side (to share with my friends who DID love it.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.com