Make a wish....

British Red

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Dec 30, 2005
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Nope, they are going in - sixpence, threepence and shillings - all solid silver - I just put them in when I divide the mixture into basins :)
 

Goatboy

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Jan 31, 2005
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That looks lovely Red, Christmas cake and clootie dumpling are two of my favourites. Especially with a slice of sharp cheddar. Nice of you to let us have a wish, so I hope yours come true too. (Wow I'm feeling almost festive).

Cheers again,
GB.
 

British Red

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Dec 30, 2005
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House smells nice - the small (half pound) puddings are done but the larger (pound) sized ones need another couple of hours of steam yet. Three cakes in the oven at the same time :)

I may get on with the pasties and sausage rolls that are also on the agenda in a minute - that should really get things smelling good :)
 

Macaroon

A bemused & bewildered
Jan 5, 2013
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Well then, now the wish I made yesterday is "locked in" I'll make it public in the hopes that others may make the same wish, though I think many will have.

I wished for a good outcome for our fellow member Stringmaker, who despite having an awful time has managed to post here and keep in touch with us all; I wish him and his family all that they could wish for themselves :)
 

British Red

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Dec 30, 2005
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Just to show the "conclusion" of baking the wishes in :)

The box of real silver coins

Silver coins by British Red, on Flickr

Hiding the coins in the mix

Hiding the coin in pudding by British Red, on Flickr

I got 4 1lb puddings and 7 1/2lb

Puddings ready for covers by British Red, on Flickr

Made little hats and handles

Tied up pudding by British Red, on Flickr

They got steamed for up to 8 hours

Pudding steaming by British Red, on Flickr

They will now sit in a cool dark pantry to mature

Christmas Pudding by British Red, on Flickr

I baked the cakes whilst that was happening

Fruit Cakes by British Red, on Flickr

Did a few pasties whilst the oven was on

Flaky pasty by British Red, on Flickr

oh and some sausage rolls

Sausage rolls and cooling puddings by British Red, on Flickr

Now to work out what to have for tea :)
 

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