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Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England
A common resource that you have not mentioned is razor clams, which are quite abundant on the sandy beaches like the extended one at Southport, but there are no recipes for them other than fry them quickly. They are found on beaches in the west ...
frankbeswick, on 03/11/2018
Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England
Lancashire was an impoverished backwater until the Industrial Revolution.Then its people managed to earn some money; and the result is that Manchester, which is in South Lancashire, became England's second city on both economic and cultural ...
frankbeswick, on 03/10/2018
Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England
Despite the desperate poverty that Lancastrians lived in, they survived on next to nothing. I take my hat off to them .
Dip butty in a cup is best because you get extra meat juices on a spoon.
Veronica, on 03/10/2018
Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England
Yes, Veronica, you have triggered a long-buried memory of having a dip butty in a cup, but I was not told that it was called a lob.
frankbeswick, on 03/10/2018
Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England
Frank, I have added a sentence about Dip Butties to the page.
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Veronica, on 03/10/2018
Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England
I used to have my dip butties in a cup and mum said they are Lobs . Dip butties are delicious.
Veronica, on 03/10/2018
Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England
I just about remember pobs,as people spoke of bread in milk with sugar, though I never had them. But I am seven years older than you are. I note that it was the older people who tended to
mention this recipe.
Lobs! Well, I did not know of their ...
frankbeswick, on 03/10/2018
Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England
POBS AND LOBS
Last night a friend reminded me about Pobs and Lobs which were traditionally eaten in Lancashire. I have added it above.
I don't expect anyone to try to eat these but as social history aspect, it is fascinating that these have ...
Veronica, on 03/10/2018
Teen Birthday Gift - An Art Journal for Daily Reflection
A journal seems like a great idea for a gift for a teenager, Sherry.
Guest, on 03/08/2018
Italian Chocolate Easter Eggs
You say that to many Italians Easter is more important than Christmas, but it is not just Italians who hold this belief, for it is a very and truly Christian belief. But when I see your pictures I am reminded of just how wonderful a place Italy ...
frankbeswick, on 03/07/2018
Host an Italian Cicchetti Party
I am especially tempted by the ricotta, honey and pine nuts. Also the aubergine fritters.
Veronica, on 03/07/2018
Host an Italian Cicchetti Party
Veronica - Yes, they can be a little difficult to find in Venice as a visitor. They don't tend to have much (if any!) signage; you kind of have to know what you are looking for (and of course, look for crowds of native Venetians hanging out in ...
sockii, on 03/07/2018
Italian Chocolate Easter Eggs
Thank you for the comment! The hand-made and decorated Easter Eggs in Italy are really something, one of those truly special traditions—and so creative, too!
sockii, on 03/07/2018
Host an Italian Cicchetti Party
Oh my word I had never heard of this at all. I don't think I even noticed Cicchetti bars in Venice.
Your recipes are classy and elegant and would be a delightful alternative to the usual drinks party fayre. Thank you.
Veronica, on 03/07/2018
Italian Chocolate Easter Eggs
Excellent. This has put a smile on my face in what has been a dreadfully cold a miserable patch in the UK.
Easter Eggs like these are a massive thing in the UK but even UK eggs don't compare to these beauties. Your delight really shines ...
Veronica, on 03/07/2018