tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post6594503651793120010..comments2024-03-28T18:27:22.849-07:00Comments on Codlinsandcream2: Mother Eve's PuddingBovey Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-45899974992803559672009-10-29T01:29:11.062-07:002009-10-29T01:29:11.062-07:00We used to have steamed puddings - the batter is p...We used to have steamed puddings - the batter is put in a greased pudding basin, then clean muslin or a square of old pillowcase is laid over the top, and secured by string then the corners are taken up over the top and tied and it's put in a pan of boiling water and boiled till it's cooked, with the water topped up regularly.<br /><br />The concept of "pudding" as another name for "dessert" is just a hangover from these times I think. Gosh, mention tapioca pudding in Britain and you get a million people remembering school meals!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-47713329759657740512009-10-28T12:03:51.209-07:002009-10-28T12:03:51.209-07:00Although I am familiar with the concept of a steam...Although I am familiar with the concept of a steamed pudding, I think they may not have retained favor in the US--except maybe for those who would try a "Christmas Pudding?" I gather these are tied up in muslin or cheesecloth and steamed on a rack?<br />"Pudding" in this house is baked: rice pudding, pumpkin pudding, bread pudding. Or a stove-top cornstarch based chocolate or vanilla or such. Then there is tapioca pudding made with the now available "old fashioned" pearl tapioca. I serve it with a thickened berry sauce.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-41474734286572223502009-10-28T10:44:57.476-07:002009-10-28T10:44:57.476-07:00I'm sure you could Kath - it would save on a l...I'm sure you could Kath - it would save on a lot of cooking.<br /><br />Val - my mum always loved bread and dripping too. I suppose they had to use the range, hence the terminology.<br /><br />Mags - it's nice catching up isn't it? I can recommend that chocolate pear pudding I made today. I think I may have to get some ice cream to go with it tomorrow . . .Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-33993324269214929672009-10-28T08:58:14.431-07:002009-10-28T08:58:14.431-07:00I wonder if you could "steam" it in the ...I wonder if you could "steam" it in the pressure cooker?Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-26919055217801074302009-10-28T08:08:33.273-07:002009-10-28T08:08:33.273-07:00Gosh I am thick I never thought of boiled pudding ...Gosh I am thick I never thought of boiled pudding as boiled in a cloth...I think my father was raised on variations of the boiled pudding theme and he always retained a fondness for bread and dripping.<br />I love old recipes or receipts though the instructions can be puzzling there is something very evocative about describing a hot oven as Quick" or "Brisk"Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-88528142952363347472009-10-28T06:48:07.491-07:002009-10-28T06:48:07.491-07:00What a feast! I've just been catching up on al...What a feast! I've just been catching up on all of your blogs that I have missed recently. So much to enjoy - and some beautiful photographs too. I love these recipes - I can just about decipher an Eve's pudding from today's. Very poetic, but not easy on the cook!Maggie Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047691937064748860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-74412802171575560822009-10-28T05:03:05.092-07:002009-10-28T05:03:05.092-07:00Angie - I suppose I really ought to try it myself,...Angie - I suppose I really ought to try it myself, but the thought of all that boiling and our trying to reduce our electricity usage puts that one on hold. I am making bread and chocolate pear pudding instead!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-15821268911432947102009-10-28T04:17:40.434-07:002009-10-28T04:17:40.434-07:00These are brilliant recipes .... love the wording ...These are brilliant recipes .... love the wording but cant imagine how they would be. Both are boiled so suggest a good old fashioned pudding but no suet or flour ... but there is bread and a large number of eggs which also makes me think it would be too wet and thus a bread pudding style .... strange it doesnt say what dish to use or about wrapping it ???? Good Luck to those who try it ...cant wait to hear the result.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177505346903016669noreply@blogger.com