British Food; Cloaks

[Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer]

No: HPFGUIDX 6565

Hi --

Well, we have had an interesting day of discussions about .... rodents
of all things!  :--)

I am no end amused by the fact that at least 2 of our British members
have mentioned that Christmas dinner must consist of 2 types of potatoes
(roast & mashed it seems).   I've commented in the past that the Brits
*do* like their potatoes!  But, I'm in no position to poke too much
fun.  It turns out that potatoes have been something I've consistently
craved throughout this pregnancy -- in fact, I've discovered that it
*is* possible to serve potatoes with really just about anything.  <g>  I
think Bryce is about fed up with potatoes & may wish to never see
another one for awhile once I give birth to this baby.

Glad to see Neil injecting more of his trademark humor into our
discussions!

I am cooking a dinner for about 10 people next Sunday evening -- perhaps
I'll go with a British theme now that the idea has been planted.  Any of
the Texans on the list care to point me to places to buy Christmas
crackers other than Williams Sonoma (they seem expensive there!)?  Hmm
.... maybe I'll try that British store where I get golden syrup,
imported Cadbury bars & all sorts of goodies.

CLOAKS -- I wanted to thank Ellen for her insight earlier this week
about cloaks & lining costs & such.  Obviously, I've betrayed that I
know *nothing* about sewing since I assumed that lining a cloak really
ought not to be any big deal.  Thanks for clearing that up.  I agree
that the prices are high for the bodyhangings.com cloaks.  They're
especially high considering I'd only wear it a few days each year at
best .... oh well.  The boredhousewife.com site that you gave us may be
a nice alternative -- thanks!

Incidentally, we are actually enjoying fall color here in Houston this
year!  Some years we get brief fall color in January (followed quickly
by dead trees, followed quickly by spring buds in mid Feb); other years
we don't have fall colors at all.  This year, we've got gorgeous trees
of vibrant colors all over the city since late November - truly
incredible.

Penny