tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post8781484873851414802..comments2024-03-18T18:06:36.159+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: I know, I know, I know.....Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-53071024736857805872017-11-10T04:36:42.778+00:002017-11-10T04:36:42.778+00:00I'm going to have a look for some today. If th...I'm going to have a look for some today. If they don't sell 'the real thing', I shall go for the cans.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-37588535668489977352017-11-10T04:35:25.749+00:002017-11-10T04:35:25.749+00:00She's a genius.She's a genius.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75976380000650040042017-11-10T04:35:12.099+00:002017-11-10T04:35:12.099+00:00You're right, it's a fun process; and the ...You're right, it's a fun process; and the results are wonderful. If only everything was as simple.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-66140659509382354202017-11-10T04:34:09.862+00:002017-11-10T04:34:09.862+00:00I was reprimanded for making so much Tayberry Jam ...I was reprimanded for making so much Tayberry Jam in the summer; now, it's almost all gone. And guess who's eaten it all!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58775595497128813712017-11-09T20:21:00.141+00:002017-11-09T20:21:00.141+00:00Your crumpets look great. Tuna in USA comes in th...Your crumpets look great. Tuna in USA comes in these little cans, size of cat food cans, come to think of it you could use those as well, you can take the top and bottom off and use those for rings for crumpets. Lilbitbrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09477302589982766792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-21845722981993378292017-11-09T20:07:57.608+00:002017-11-09T20:07:57.608+00:00Oh, my. Well done, Lady M.!Oh, my. Well done, Lady M.!Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886227825064266814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76742557902060884382017-11-09T17:18:17.922+00:002017-11-09T17:18:17.922+00:00That crumpet looks excellent. Well done to Lady M....That crumpet looks excellent. Well done to Lady M. I make crumpets from time to time here in the Touraine and we really enjoy the process and the treat. I'm a lashings of butter *and* honey crumpet consumer.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472449597146519943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-17543686390353919202017-11-09T15:38:30.877+00:002017-11-09T15:38:30.877+00:00Have been following
"The Great Crumpet Advent...Have been following<br />"The Great Crumpet Adventure " and I have loved every post.<br />I used to buy some pre-packaged ones when I lived in California. I haven't read the comments yet but I would love the recipe. Joan is a good friend !<br />We seem not to have a butter shortage here and have several imported butter also. But none of your great jam !<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57917170160908001862017-11-09T13:00:03.782+00:002017-11-09T13:00:03.782+00:00I would say they tasted very similar to shop-bough...I would say they tasted very similar to shop-bought ones, but it's a very simple recipe with few ingredients. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-88040430388936271492017-11-09T12:59:01.449+00:002017-11-09T12:59:01.449+00:00I think our butter shortage is less serious than i...I think our butter shortage is less serious than it was. I managed to buy our usual French brand last Monday, instead of strange imported stuff.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62277538273538808152017-11-09T12:29:25.072+00:002017-11-09T12:29:25.072+00:00I assume they were better tasting than the store-b...I assume they were better tasting than the store-bought crumpets. Kudos to Lady M.<br /><br />In a week or so, they will be available here with cranberries (for the holidays). They are my favorite.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77275690899317637602017-11-09T12:20:36.001+00:002017-11-09T12:20:36.001+00:00I forgot to mention your butter shortage made the ...I forgot to mention your butter shortage made the news here in Canada.<br />Jane Karwathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10873112386908974146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-1073040010595744432017-11-09T12:14:52.320+00:002017-11-09T12:14:52.320+00:00They look very good. Lady M did a great job. It is...They look very good. Lady M did a great job. It is funny how good you feel when you make something for the first time.Jane Karwathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10873112386908974146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62348114160668413262017-11-09T10:09:07.515+00:002017-11-09T10:09:07.515+00:00Ours went into the toaster; the wood-burner wasn&#...Ours went into the toaster; the wood-burner wasn't yet lit. Today maybe (we have some left over), I might do it as you suggest.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41719935630959674862017-11-09T08:37:15.267+00:002017-11-09T08:37:15.267+00:00For the authentic touch they should be toasted usi...For the authentic touch they should be toasted using a toasting fork in front of an open fire. Ours was coal 60yrs ago, but a woodburner should do well.pottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834163803780455512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62200184569352132622017-11-09T08:34:23.945+00:002017-11-09T08:34:23.945+00:00An 89 calorie crumpet is what you had there before...An 89 calorie crumpet is what you had there before you put your 200 calories of butter on it. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32543397893588801472017-11-09T08:33:37.831+00:002017-11-09T08:33:37.831+00:00Lady Magnon is bowing towards the attic. Lady Magnon is bowing towards the attic. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-16060479448823016552017-11-09T08:33:02.264+00:002017-11-09T08:33:02.264+00:00Not as tricky as one might imagine. Give it a go.Not as tricky as one might imagine. Give it a go.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74346229098441696292017-11-09T08:31:58.926+00:002017-11-09T08:31:58.926+00:00I'll have a look for some flat-ish tins; we do...I'll have a look for some flat-ish tins; we do eat tinned Tuna.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56202261323160573462017-11-09T08:29:27.760+00:002017-11-09T08:29:27.760+00:00Straight from the China SeaStraight from the China SeaRachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11085005854543553112017-11-09T08:28:47.821+00:002017-11-09T08:28:47.821+00:00Standing ovation.Standing ovation.Andi's English Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136573194920355678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77659173856931868232017-11-09T08:21:14.278+00:002017-11-09T08:21:14.278+00:00I am feeling the urge to have a go at making crump...I am feeling the urge to have a go at making crumpets myself, so will search out the recipe later....Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12394307780541727452017-11-09T08:10:17.606+00:002017-11-09T08:10:17.606+00:00Well done Lady M! Crumpet rings can be made at hom...Well done Lady M! Crumpet rings can be made at home by taking the top and bottom off a tuna can (using one of those can openers that removes the whole lid with the ring around it).Sue Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463317651625459406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-9789381968753673742017-11-09T07:34:15.326+00:002017-11-09T07:34:15.326+00:00Yes, but you can just pop down to Waitrose. Out he...Yes, but you can just pop down to Waitrose. Out here in the Styx, we have to first grow our wheat.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62497076866094943822017-11-09T07:33:20.421+00:002017-11-09T07:33:20.421+00:00The first stage is fun. The mix trebles in size an...The first stage is fun. The mix trebles in size and bubbles. Alchemy!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com