February is ending... and it has been a mild one here...a lot of bulbs and heathers are blooming here already...
I love this cute illustration by Dutch artist Marjolein Bastin of a cue little Hedgehog with the tulips and grape hyacinths... a sure sign of spring approaching.
Pancake Day is on Tuesday February 25th this year... also known in the US as Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday or the beginning of Lent before Easter, but celebrated by many in the UK with pancakes...
There are even pancake races in various villages... went to one once, quite fun!
photo and recipe from GreatBritishChefs
1
Mix the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl, make a
well in the middle of the flour and crack in the eggs. Mix to combine,
then gradually whisk in the milk and water until you have a smooth
batter
- 4 oz of plain flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 eggs
- 6 3/4 fl oz of milk
- 2 1/2 fl oz of water
- 1 3/4 oz of butter
2
Place a frying pan over a medium heat and add a knob
of butter. Add a thin layer of batter to coat the base of the pan, cook
until the bottom of the pancake is golden then flip over and cook the
other side
3
Once the pancake is cooked, remove from the pan and
drain off any excess butter. Repeat the process until all of the batter
is used up
4
Serve the pancakes immediately, finished with a sprinkling of caster sugar and a good squeeze of lemon juice
Pancakes in the UK are a bit thicker than, but similar to crepes...
and traditionally... in our family at least... served with lemon juice and powdered sugar like the photo above...
March 1st is St. Davis's... or Dayffd's Day, the patron saint of Wales...
St.
David is the patron saint of Wales, which is a part of the United
Kingdom. Prince Charles is the heir to the English throne and is called
the Prince Of Wales...
Daffodils and Leeks are the symbols of Wales.
I will be making Welsh Cakes, sort of a cross between a pancake and a crumprt, and delicious!
photo and recipe from GreatBritishChefs
2
Place a frying pan over a medium heat and add a knob
of butter. Add a thin layer of batter to coat the base of the pan, cook
until the bottom of the pancake is golden then flip over and cook the
other side
- 1 3/4 oz of butter
3
Once the pancake is cooked, remove from the pan and
drain off any excess butter. Repeat the process until all of the batter
is used up
4
Serve the pancakes immediately, finished with a sprinkling of caster sugar and a good squeeze of lemon juice
I
didn't have a lot with a Welsh theme for St. David's Day, but
remembered I had this Shelley China, England rested China souvenir
creamer...
The creamer features the coat of arms of Wales..so that is appropriate!
The creamer is in the Dainty shape, and is hand applied enamel colors on black transferware.
Crested
China meant that it had some sort of of symbol, landmark or coat of
arms. They were very popular Victorian and Edwardian souvenirs and were
made by several potteries, although Shelley made the best quality items.
The
mark identifies it a Wileman, which made Shelley starting a few years
later. This creamer has the Rd#, or British Design Registry number for
1896, meaning that is when the design was registered, so we know it
can't have been made any earlier than that.
The
Foley China at the top means it was made at the Foley Pottery Wileman
had in the district of Foley in Stoke-on-Trent...like Limoges isn't a
specific pottery, but a city that potters worked in.
Have a lovely week... and drink lots of tea with friends and enjoy spring!
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