The world returned to a semblance of normality today and I hoped to spend much time lying around like a slob. However first thing I had to stumble down to the sorting office to collect a parcel. The postwoman will not knock loudly enough on the door and twice I have not heard her knock. She thinks she is funny that one! No tip next year!
Back home I opened the parcel knowing what was inside, my sisters offering of Scots new year food stuffs. Black Bun, Christmas cake, cream, well Carnation milk for the pudding, and a bag of popcorn. I am not sure about the heritage of popcorn myself. Black Bun is however important, and these days very expensive! I note she forgot the miniature whisky, I may drop a hint re this, subtly...
Now I sit around like a slob, refusing to tidy the mess, clean dishes or make any move that requires effort and answer Christmas emails while stuffing fatness down my throat. I am convinced this is bad for me, but the sell by date is close and we don't wish to take risks do we...?
5 comments:
That picture tells a story.....
I'll swap you the Black Bun for tamales....some hope.
Black bun I have never tasted. No point in asking why it has its name I suppose, since it doesn't look black at all :)
Jenny, the rich...black.... interior is cased in pastry, thus the straw coloured exterior. Do try it if you get a chance I make my own and it disappears like a treat with friends and neighbours here.
Sorry Mr.A to have hijacked your blog.
Black Bun is new to me too, so I Googled it. I wonder why it was encased in pastry? Enjoy it.
Fly, You will NOT swap Black Bun for anything...
Jenny, Black Bun is delicious. Expensive now however, that little bi cost £5. Here is a quick recipe for one...
https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/scottish-black-bun/
Fly, Spicy raisin and current interior. I bet yours disappears quick!
Dave, That holds it together, hard a s a brick mind.
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