tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post5888498752107162492..comments2023-10-11T11:42:47.834+01:00Comments on purple podded peas: PPP's Winter MixtureCelia Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12776686088752602321noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-67529071109439842262009-12-31T18:32:34.181+00:002009-12-31T18:32:34.181+00:00Hi Petoskystone - it looked like we'd have a W...Hi Petoskystone - it looked like we'd have a White Christmas and we almost did!<br /><br />Hi Sarah and Jon - I haven't had Winter Mixture for years, these weren't the best but were pretty good.<br /><br />Hi MECG - Yes Lichfield is lovely, especially near Christmas.<br /><br />Thank you Dinahmow - no stunt cats were involved in the photography of this blog post.<br /><br />Hi Gina - Flatlanders is a mine of info about good things in East Anglia.<br /><br />HI Terry - I've never made my own boiled sweets - hot sugar is scary!<br /><br />Hi Threadspider - hope you saw Cambridge in the snow, I've saved you an aniseed sweet - I love the clove ones best.<br /><br />Hi Dottycookie - there was a big party at the hotel when we were there - it's a very traditional place to stay.<br /><br />Hi Artslice - I was amazed at the variety of leaves I found in the garden.<br /><br />Hi Frances - I wasn't aware of that book. Lichfield is a very attractive little 'city'.<br /><br />Thank you Veg Heaven, hope you enjoy the next helping...<br /><br /><br />Celia<br />xCelia Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776686088752602321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-71940858163808040642009-12-17T09:56:56.958+00:002009-12-17T09:56:56.958+00:00What an interesting post! I look forward to seein...What an interesting post! I look forward to seeing your door ring.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841961223771293021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-4855141461347177202009-12-17T03:32:31.195+00:002009-12-17T03:32:31.195+00:00Hello from New York Celia. This post immediately ...Hello from New York Celia. This post immediately triggered the memory of a favorite book, The Road to Litchfield, by Penelope Lively.<br /><br />I doubt that I will ever actually be in Litchfield myself, but your post has caused me to make a mental note.<br /><br />It was delightful to read the other post about you and your work, and how where you live contributes so much to the mix.<br /><br />I could run on for quite a bit more, but will refrain, just letting you know again how fortunate I feel to have found your site ... think it might have via Valerie.<br /><br />Cheers!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-84539452346284081232009-12-17T03:17:58.873+00:002009-12-17T03:17:58.873+00:00Lovely post... love the wintery bouquet! Looking ...Lovely post... love the wintery bouquet! Looking forward to the next 'mix'. :)artslicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13557982924385155156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-38552498784578409272009-12-16T21:21:21.345+00:002009-12-16T21:21:21.345+00:00What a lovely post! we stayed in the George for a ...What a lovely post! we stayed in the George for a wedding years ago - it's a lovely hotel, but I'd forgotten all about it till I read this!dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-30297744360881518722009-12-16T20:15:13.928+00:002009-12-16T20:15:13.928+00:00Make mine an aniseed flavoured one please! And hol...Make mine an aniseed flavoured one please! And hold onto a little snow if you can-Christmas in Cambridge for us!Threadspiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06780634324037593398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-85990665186131622582009-12-16T19:55:24.876+00:002009-12-16T19:55:24.876+00:00So I did blow some snow your way! It's hard to...So I did blow some snow your way! It's hard to find good hard candy - but the thought of making it myself is way too intimidating. I got as far as buying a candy thermometer...Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826265906712533061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-24033421968144244612009-12-16T19:52:46.208+00:002009-12-16T19:52:46.208+00:00Great interview and another lovely blog to read!Great interview and another lovely blog to read!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-37917107124556205852009-12-16T19:19:08.965+00:002009-12-16T19:19:08.965+00:00Yes, it's the ancient traditions that ring my ...Yes, it's the ancient traditions that ring my bells.And the tropical climate just doesn't "do" it.<br />And three cheers for Chester!dinahmowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052642938090553088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-89430588995700110962009-12-16T18:51:37.142+00:002009-12-16T18:51:37.142+00:00Lichfield was one of my stomping grounds in what n...Lichfield was one of my stomping grounds in what now seems like a pervious life! I love that tiny city,and thank you for the memories it evoked,especially of the Cathedral which are very strong at this time of year ;-)myenglishcountrygardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09359434411103080193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-32811401620738646172009-12-16T17:09:28.356+00:002009-12-16T17:09:28.356+00:00I just adore the smell of winter mixture - there&#...I just adore the smell of winter mixture - there's nothing like it!Sarah and Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11427235004063117191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-27641146565446508352009-12-16T17:00:43.918+00:002009-12-16T17:00:43.918+00:00sweets in a paper bag interest most people ;) love...sweets in a paper bag interest most people ;) lovely collection for a wreath. chilly here, but the snow is almost melted. not much look-out for a white christmas.petoskystonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633621111274495078noreply@blogger.com