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[Krikit 1,164]

They are out of the oven! This is good because we just ate one! They are good, I think they aren't quite as dense as what I am used to (more bread like, but they don't taste like bread really).

They are slightly sweet, which is predictable - I used a tsp of molasses instead of malt syrup - my Husband says they are absolutely delicious.

Mmmmm. They look yummy. I bet your house smells lovely. Are you going to experiment with different recipes, now, until you get the one with the denser consistency? BTW, did you use the Montreal recipe? When I make mine I'll use a different recipe and let you know how they turned out, so we can find the one that works best.

[trailmix 77]

They are out of the oven! This is good because we just ate one! They are good, I think they aren't quite as dense as what I am used to (more bread like, but they don't taste like bread really).

They are slightly sweet, which is predictable - I used a tsp of molasses instead of malt syrup - my Husband says they are absolutely delicious.

Mmmmm. They look yummy. I bet your house smells lovely. Are you going to experiment with different recipes, now, until you get the one with the denser consistency? BTW, did you use the Montreal recipe? When I make mine I'll use a different recipe and let you know how they turned out, so we can find the one that works best.

Yes, I used the Montreal, I did flavor 4 of them, put sundried tomato havarti in 2 and garlic in 2, but I don't think I put in enough because you can't really taste it.

I will try them again (I must say it's quite a bit of work - which everything to do with a bread type dough is, in my opinion!).

I pretty much followed the dough recipe to a T - barring using the molasses - oh and I have no kosher salt but before I poured it in the measuring spoon I tapped it and said 'I dub you kosher salt'.

Cooking time was longer but I just kept an eye on them - but my oven is funny so had it about 25 degrees cooler than they called for.

I'm interested to know if the other recipe is denser. Oh and the grapes by the plate on the first pic are supposed to be funny, in case anyone notices

(Oh and the house would smell good except we have the window open - having a Chinook I guess)

Edited January 13, 2008 by trailmix

[Krikit 1,164]

I pretty much followed the dough recipe to a T - barring using the molasses - oh and I have no kosher salt but before I poured it in the measuring spoon I tapped it and said 'I dub you kosher salt'.

I'm interested to know if the other recipe is denser. Oh and the grapes by the plate on the first pic are supposed to be funny, in case anyone notices

Ooops. Missed that. Too subtle for me, I guess. I need stuff like this:

Poke it. It trembles.

Shhh! Can't you hear them?

[trailmix 77]

omg, I had a falafel donair yesterday and don't feel very good today so I don't think I'll be making those (cooked green beans should be outlawed)

Reminds me, yesterday we were at the store picking out soup and Campbells has Italian wedding soup (which we buy periodically from m and m meats) - but the Campbells version is green. I don't think I want green soup.

We are having Lipton's chicken noodle soup tonight for dinner, I haven't had it for ages - the box kind.

[Krikit 1,164]

omg, I had a falafel donair yesterday and don't feel very good today so I don't think I'll be making those (cooked green beans should be outlawed)

Reminds me, yesterday we were at the store picking out soup and Campbells has Italian wedding soup (which we buy periodically from m and m meats) - but the Campbells version is green. I don't think I want green soup.

We are having Lipton's chicken noodle soup tonight for dinner, I haven't had it for ages - the box kind.

Did you see those jellied green beans up close and personal? I love comments in the links to those cards. I was howling.

OMG, I haven't had packaged Lipton chicken noodle soup for decades! That's hilarious! My Mom used to feed it to me all the time..... as well as my kids. I actually bought it, once, on the request of my kids (when they were older) for old time's sake. I only bought it the once. What a hoot.

[trailmix 77]

Did you see those jellied green beans up close and personal? I love comments in the links to those cards. I was howling.

THAT is a perfect example of a waste of good ketchup!!!!

Ok I now see it is a waste of good pimento.

hahaha - weight watchers - that's just too awful and those comments are hilarious

Is that why the ceramic animals are so drawn to it? Is it their magical pond?

Why have they gathered? What do they want?

Edited January 14, 2008 by trailmix

[Krikit 1,164]

Did you see those jellied green beans up close and personal? I love comments in the links to those cards. I was howling.

THAT is a perfect example of a waste of good ketchup!!!!

Ok I now see it is a waste of good pimento.

hahaha - weight watchers - that's just too awful and those comments are hilarious

Is that why the ceramic animals are so drawn to it? Is it their magical pond?

Why have they gathered? What do they want?

I know. I love the little one-line comments on the tabs at the top of each page too.

One of my faves:

Chicken Liver Bake: enjoy it with the ashes of a loved one.

Or maybe what's left of the chickens are in that urn. Maybe the chickens were your loved ones.

But chickens never love back enough. And that's why you have to KILL them. And eat their livers ritualistically. And then they're a part of you forever. Forever.

[Krikit 1,164]

I was just posting in the UK forum recipe thread when it occurred to me that we have one too! So I'm reposting here. A bit of background on the recipe... The Wirral is where I am from originally. It is in Merseyside in the northwest part of England. If you don't like lamb, pork works just as well with this recipe. Anyway....

One of the most special and meaningful gifts I have ever received in my life was a recipe book given to me at my wedding, and contributed to by all the special people in my life. Here is the link if anyone is interested.

Next to each recipe is a personal message written by each contributor. Some are funny or heartwarming memories. Some are notes of love and congratulations. Some are just funny comments. Like my Cousin's son, Rob. Part of his message says "It was hard for me to come up with something, as I would rather just get in my truck and go over to Nanny's house to eat."

This recipe is for Wirral Hotpot, contributed by my Aunt Audrey. She passed away, suddenly, just a month later. Her comment was "Probably not as famous as Betty's (Coronation Street) but still really tasty. If you can get it, adding some crumbled black pudding makes the gravy thick and tasty (if you happen to think black pudding is tasty). When I made this, my husband leaned over and slapped my arm. As I looked at him in surprise he said "This is so good it makes you want to reach out and slap somebody." (It's a Southern thing. )

WIRRAL HOTPOT

You Will Need

1 tsp vegetable oil

800g lamp chops and steaks

2 leeks, trimmed and sliced

2 onions, halved and sliced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

4 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped from the stems

1 beef stock cube

6 medium potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced

50g butter, cut into small cubes

How to Prepare

Preheat oven to 160c/320f. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry as much of the lamb as will fit into a single layer until brown on both sides. Remove to a plate and cook the rest of the lamb the same way.

Layer the lamb, leeks, onions, and carrots in a large casserole dish, seasoning each layer with thyme, pepper, and a little salt. Dissolve the stock cube in 900ml water and pour enough stock into the dish to just cover the meat and vegetables.

Layer the potatoes on top, then press down lightly. Dot with the butter. If necessary, top up with more stock to come level with the top of the potatoes, then cover the dish and cook in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and cook uncovered for 2.5 hours.

[Emancipation 2]

This recipe is for Wirral Hotpot, contributed by my Aunt Audrey. She passed away, suddenly, just a month later. Her comment was "Probably not as famous as Betty's (Coronation Street) but still really tasty. If you can get it, adding some crumbled black pudding makes the gravy thick and tasty (if you happen to think black pudding is tasty). When I made this, my husband leaned over and slapped my arm. As I looked at him in surprise he said "This is so good it makes you want to reach out and slap somebody." (It's a Southern thing. )

WIRRAL HOTPOT

OHHHH thanks for this!!!! Love your auntie's comments.. such a treasure that she gave you this memory of her... I for one will try this one!! Sounds YUMMMMMMY!!! (Did I ever tell you my mum was born in Bolton? Lived there until she was about 8 or 9). Been there once - have good friends in Lancaster and we "did" Bolton one day!! tee hee...

*sigh.. I MISS CORONATION STREET!!!!!! :crying:

[Carlawarla 1]

They are out of the oven! This is good because we just ate one! They are good, I think they aren't quite as dense as what I am used to (more bread like, but they don't taste like bread really).

They are slightly sweet, which is predictable - I used a tsp of molasses instead of malt syrup - my Husband says they are absolutely delicious.

Mmmmm. They look yummy. I bet your house smells lovely. Are you going to experiment with different recipes, now, until you get the one with the denser consistency? BTW, did you use the Montreal recipe? When I make mine I'll use a different recipe and let you know how they turned out, so we can find the one that works best.

Yes, I used the Montreal, I did flavor 4 of them, put sundried tomato havarti in 2 and garlic in 2, but I don't think I put in enough because you can't really taste it.

I will try them again (I must say it's quite a bit of work - which everything to do with a bread type dough is, in my opinion!).

I pretty much followed the dough recipe to a T - barring using the molasses - oh and I have no kosher salt but before I poured it in the measuring spoon I tapped it and said 'I dub you kosher salt'.

Cooking time was longer but I just kept an eye on them - but my oven is funny so had it about 25 degrees cooler than they called for.

I'm interested to know if the other recipe is denser. Oh and the grapes by the plate on the first pic are supposed to be funny, in case anyone notices

(Oh and the house would smell good except we have the window open - having a Chinook I guess)

The bagels look yummy!! The bolded part is HILARIOUS!

[Krikit 1,164]

OHHHH thanks for this!!!! Love your auntie's comments.. such a treasure that she gave you this memory of her... I for one will try this one!! Sounds YUMMMMMMY!!! (Did I ever tell you my mum was born in Bolton? Lived there until she was about 8 or 9). Been there once - have good friends in Lancaster and we "did" Bolton one day!! tee hee...

*sigh.. I MISS CORONATION STREET!!!!!!

I MISS CORONATION STREET TOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Sunday mornings just aren't the same anymore.

No, I didn't know your Mum was from Bolton, E. That's right smack dab in the middle of where I'm from and where my sister lives!!! Cool.

And, yes, it was VERY yummy. Let me know if you need any other British recipes. I've a whole bookful.

[Emancipation 2]

OHHHH thanks for this!!!! Love your auntie's comments.. such a treasure that she gave you this memory of her... I for one will try this one!! Sounds YUMMMMMMY!!! (Did I ever tell you my mum was born in Bolton? Lived there until she was about 8 or 9). Been there once - have good friends in Lancaster and we "did" Bolton one day!! tee hee...

*sigh.. I MISS CORONATION STREET!!!!!!

I MISS CORONATION STREET TOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Sunday mornings just aren't the same anymore.

No, I didn't know your Mum was from Bolton, E. That's right smack dab in the middle of where I'm from and where my sister lives!!! Cool.

And, yes, it was VERY yummy. Let me know if you need any other British recipes. I've a whole bookful.

I was JUST telling Brent that the other day.. Coronation St. is the ONLY thing I'll get up early for on the weekend.. I HATE that I don't know what's gonig on, and am even behind on the CDN shows.. *sigh..

Yep!! I still have great aunties & uncles back there and a cousin that i regularly communicate with.. my mum became a CDN citizen right before i was born, so i've only got Grandparental rights to work there, (my brothers have a permanent stamp in their passports for work elligibility, but i have often thought i'd love to go there and work.. and just explore my roots..

[Krikit 1,164]

Yep!! I still have great aunties & uncles back there and a cousin that i regularly communicate with.. my mum became a CDN citizen right before i was born, so i've only got Grandparental rights to work there, (my brothers have a permanent stamp in their passports for work elligibility, but i have often thought i'd love to go there and work.. and just explore my roots..

From the British High Commission:

All those born overseas to a British mother between 7 February 1961 and 31 December 1982 are now eligible to register as British citizens retroactively. See Am I eligible to register or naturalise

Your Mom's still a British Subject, even though she has her Canadian Citizenship, so you can register as a British citizen. Is there somewhere that says you cannot?

Edited January 15, 2008 by Krikit

[Emancipation 2]

Yep!! I still have great aunties & uncles back there and a cousin that i regularly communicate with.. my mum became a CDN citizen right before i was born, so i've only got Grandparental rights to work there, (my brothers have a permanent stamp in their passports for work elligibility, but i have often thought i'd love to go there and work.. and just explore my roots..

From the British High Commission:

All those born overseas to a British mother between 7 February 1961 and 31 December 1982 are now eligible to register as British citizens retroactively. See Am I eligible to register or naturalise

Your Mom's still a British Subject, even though she has her Canadian Citizenship, so you can register as a British citizen. Is there somewhere that says you cannot?

Well i'm not sure if my mother recanted (or whatever the word is for it) her British Citizenship. My father was paraniod that she would be sent back to the UK (don't asK).. so I know that was the reason she took out CDN citizenship. I know when my brother checked into it he was told all he could get was a stamp in his passport -not an actual British one. I'll have to ask my mother about the British Citizenship.. I assume you can be dual.

[trailmix 77]

Wow, the make your own cook book thing is sooooo cool krikit!! I have some pork tenderloin I have already cooked that I could use in this recipe, but I think I was going to make pork tacos

Hey someone should make this recipe and take some pictures!