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Essex Days ; The Prittlewell Saxon hoard,Southend on Sea

Derdriu It looks like a doll of some sort to me. They had toys and games as grave goods for the afterlife to take with them.

Veronica, on 08/05/2021

Essex Days ; The White Hart, Witham,

Yes it certainly was difficult here as Greater Manchester went into Tier 4 and we were not allowed to leave Greater Manchester city area So we are making the most of it.

Veronica, on 08/05/2021

Indian Samosa A Long Journey

Elsewhere, you mentioned in answer to one of my questions that Indian tea may be sweetened with cane sugar or with jaggery. Would samosas go with tea more likely to be sweetened by cane sugar or by jaggery or would it be always individualized to ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 08/05/2021

Old English Lake District Traditional Recipes

Derdriu I don t have a recipe for it. I saw it in a cafe in Cumbria. But to look at it, ... i would think ... .......make a layer of pastry to line a pie dish ....... spread a layer of apricot jam or preserve over the pastry ........ stew ...

Veronica, on 08/05/2021

Facial Uplifts for Rejuvenating Skin

Writer/Artist, Thank you for practical information, pretty pictures and product lines. What do you think of the acupressure "facelift" practiced by actress Lindsay Wagner and the vaseline treatment touted by actress Doris Day?

DerdriuMarriner, on 08/05/2021

Old English Lake District Traditional Recipes

Do you have the recipe for the sawrey pie? Methinks it'd be a tasty dessert for this side of the pond's Labor Day celebrations beginning of next month.

DerdriuMarriner, on 08/05/2021

Review of Schweigert Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings

StevenHelmer, Thank you for practical information and product line and picture. Was the pizza made from scratch or store-bought, and what kind would go best with these chicken wings?

DerdriuMarriner, on 08/05/2021

Drinks from Fermented Honey

Previously, I intended to ask if drinks such as alu, braggot, cyser and piment are available for purchase or if there are individuals who make them non-commercially.

DerdriuMarriner, on 08/05/2021

Decorate a Child’s Room Disney Style

blackspanielgallery, Thank you for pictures, practicalities and products. In particular, I appreciate the decals, light-switch plate covers and night lights. As you mention, it's sad about how posters aren't competitive because of the holes they ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 08/05/2021

Tea Tourism in India: Say Cheers

In India, the street chai corner serves tea in glass which is a standard. Tea in ceramic is served in households be it hot or cold. People on the street corners have learned to handle the hot steaming tea in glass with dexterity.

pateluday, on 08/04/2021

Pani Puri the Tangy Indian Puffed Water Balls

Yes very true. I love it too.

pateluday, on 08/04/2021

The Beatles as a Party Theme

It was on their record label. The name of their label was Green Apple.

blackspanielgallery, on 08/03/2021

Dazzling Fall Colours That Mystify

Fall can be spectacular, but not here. It does not get cold enough fast enough, and the few trees that turn color do not all do so at the same time.

blackspanielgallery, on 08/03/2021

Essex Days ; The White Hart, Witham,

Interesting. You are fortunate things are open again. Travel a few months back was difficult.

blackspanielgallery, on 08/03/2021

Nissan LEAF®: Confidential Sound Inside Minus Noise Pollution Outside

WriterArtist, Thank you for stopping by with such astute, nice observations about electric cars. Yes, family-sized electric cars are near-noiseless, non-polluting and small. From my experience, electric cars do not encounter what fossil-fueled ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 08/03/2021