You’ve cracked the formula Will, an interesting story, not too long, definitely some funny bits, sweet bits, instructive bits, a little bit foreign or exotic, and something delicious at the end. Oh, forgot to mention the pictures, good pictures too.
These look so enticing, Wil. And the story makes them even more so. I wonder if I could substitute Punch Abruzzo (which I mentioned in last week's newsletter) for the Swedish punsch. Based on your description, it might just work.
Being an immigrant here in Finland, it's always a joy to learn about the stories behind the traditional food. I can't wait to hear what you think of them. I really do love them and it's so nice to share them with you.
Thanks, Kate. Much as I love them, I think part of the joy for me comes from only having them once a year. A bit like Christmas mince pies. I hope you give them a try.
lardy cake! I think I need that recipe! Lard icing is stiff (the lard) and incredibly sweet (probably tons of powdered sugar, used in neighborhood bakeries. Perfect childhood memory, generally used on large sheet cakes for things like Baptism, first holy communion, fancy birthdays. Maybe it replaced the more expensive fondant? Anyway, it's horribly addictive, thank god!
And I've been thinking of writing about my proclivity for sweet breakfasts all morning--talking about pies, cake with lard or buttercream icing, etc.! Now I have your lovely recipe to eat all by myself since other household members insist on cerdeal and oatmeal etc. So thank you for the addition to my breakfast!
Oh goodness, you've just reminded me of something my dad used to buy us when we were little: lardy cake. Are you talking about that? Just so delicious and havent had it in years. Probably can't find it here in Finland. I must make it...
You’ve cracked the formula Will, an interesting story, not too long, definitely some funny bits, sweet bits, instructive bits, a little bit foreign or exotic, and something delicious at the end. Oh, forgot to mention the pictures, good pictures too.
Now where to find Swedish punsch in Queensland ?
“precisely 1 dollop” made me laugh!
My apologies but I couldn't find a dollop:grams conversion chart in any of my books. 😉
Your servings math is on point.
Delighted to have a third party back me up on the maths here.
These look so enticing, Wil. And the story makes them even more so. I wonder if I could substitute Punch Abruzzo (which I mentioned in last week's newsletter) for the Swedish punsch. Based on your description, it might just work.
That stuff sounds lovely (I just Googled it) I'd love to have a version using that somehow.
I have a fondness for cakes that have a story, somehow it adds to the eating pleasure. I’m looking forward to trying these.
Being an immigrant here in Finland, it's always a joy to learn about the stories behind the traditional food. I can't wait to hear what you think of them. I really do love them and it's so nice to share them with you.
Sounds delicious!
Thanks, Kate. Much as I love them, I think part of the joy for me comes from only having them once a year. A bit like Christmas mince pies. I hope you give them a try.
I totally get that! I think I will have to give these a try- I need to find the liquor first!
I hope you can, the particular flavour of the arrack is really lovely. But rum is a good substitute.
You're the man!!
lardy cake! I think I need that recipe! Lard icing is stiff (the lard) and incredibly sweet (probably tons of powdered sugar, used in neighborhood bakeries. Perfect childhood memory, generally used on large sheet cakes for things like Baptism, first holy communion, fancy birthdays. Maybe it replaced the more expensive fondant? Anyway, it's horribly addictive, thank god!
I must recreate the lardy cake of my youth and share it here. That's a promise!!
And I've been thinking of writing about my proclivity for sweet breakfasts all morning--talking about pies, cake with lard or buttercream icing, etc.! Now I have your lovely recipe to eat all by myself since other household members insist on cerdeal and oatmeal etc. So thank you for the addition to my breakfast!
Oh goodness, you've just reminded me of something my dad used to buy us when we were little: lardy cake. Are you talking about that? Just so delicious and havent had it in years. Probably can't find it here in Finland. I must make it...
Just ordered a bottle of Carlshamns Flaggpunsch for a true-to-Will try at this recipe
I love to see this. I hope you like it!
Wil, this sounds ideal.
Also, I hope you try these. They are very good!!
(even though I no longer identify as a poet... or a boozy tart)
You'll always be the most important of poets to me!