Sorry, but I haven't got a clue what you're on about, old thing. Pete said 'whiskey, which is what I wrote, whiskey!Moonraker wrote:I think you might be confusing whiskey with whisky. The former is Pete's tipple, and shouldn't be confused with Scotch.
The Great Carrot Cake Challenge
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Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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This thread could be used as an example of the vagaries of forum topic veering and shifting.
Its amazing to see how a Carrot Cake Taste Test has wandered and meandered into same sex marriage proposals, nut allergies,bridesmaid's dresses,Cafe recommendations,sharing of carrot cake recipes,courgette cake recipes, barn-dance for the reception suggestions,torn up Betty Maxey artwork for confetti,nursery rhymes, Irish/Scotch whiskey or whisky ( I like 'em both)....and I have a wonderful feeling we haven't finished yet!!!!
I have to go into hospital tomorrow for a small eye operation,and if anyone keeps this thread on topic while I'm away I will be most upset!
As soon as I'm out I'm going to treat myself to the Waitrose luxury Carrot Cake,and of course I will try and find a small space here to report my findings!!
I wish I could send you all a piece,but I don't think a slice of Carrot Cake would travel too well,even via 1st class post!!
Here's your personal slice anyway,enjoy!!
Its amazing to see how a Carrot Cake Taste Test has wandered and meandered into same sex marriage proposals, nut allergies,bridesmaid's dresses,Cafe recommendations,sharing of carrot cake recipes,courgette cake recipes, barn-dance for the reception suggestions,torn up Betty Maxey artwork for confetti,nursery rhymes, Irish/Scotch whiskey or whisky ( I like 'em both)....and I have a wonderful feeling we haven't finished yet!!!!
I have to go into hospital tomorrow for a small eye operation,and if anyone keeps this thread on topic while I'm away I will be most upset!
As soon as I'm out I'm going to treat myself to the Waitrose luxury Carrot Cake,and of course I will try and find a small space here to report my findings!!
I wish I could send you all a piece,but I don't think a slice of Carrot Cake would travel too well,even via 1st class post!!
Here's your personal slice anyway,enjoy!!
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You've got my address!pete9012S wrote:I wish I could send you all a piece,but I don't think a slice of Carrot Cake would travel too well,even via 1st class post!!
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They could try.Robert Houghton wrote:Whether it's whisky or whiskey...can two people live on whiskey/whisky and carrot cake alone?
For anyone who's confused, "whisky" (without an e) is Scotch, and "whiskey" (with an e) is Irish or American. But as I don't drink either, I'll leave it to Nigel to explain the differences.
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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All the best for your operation Pete - hope you will soon be back on the forums.
Regarding the original topic - not sure which will have had the Moderators tearing their hair out the most - the various detours the subject has taken, or the fact that Carrot Cake probably doesn't have any Enid Blyton connections at all.
Regarding the original topic - not sure which will have had the Moderators tearing their hair out the most - the various detours the subject has taken, or the fact that Carrot Cake probably doesn't have any Enid Blyton connections at all.
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I hope you go on okay tomorrow, Pete. Have a tipple when you get home.
That is why I didn't understand what Nigel was on about.
As you can see, Pete, the thread is steering off Cake!
I think most of us know which is which, Courtenay. Just in case anyone is 'missing the point'. Pete wrote whiskey with an 'e' and I did the same, thinking that he wasn't referring to scotch! Okay!!Courtenay wrote:
For anyone who's confused, "whisky" (without an e) is Scotch, and "whiskey" (with an e) is Irish or American. But as I don't drink either, I'll leave it to Nigel to explain the differences.
That is why I didn't understand what Nigel was on about.
As you can see, Pete, the thread is steering off Cake!
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Pray for your eye operation before,during and after. Everything will be just fine, Pete. Speedy recovery.
I know even the small operation is frightening.
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It's in the General Natter forum, so it's not obliged to have any Enid Blyton connections.Katharine wrote: Regarding the original topic - not sure which will have had the Moderators tearing their hair out the most - the various detours the subject has taken, or the fact that Carrot Cake probably doesn't have any Enid Blyton connections at all.
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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True, and I'm sure many of Enid's character's would have enjoyed some delicious homemade carrot cake if they'd had the chance.
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I know they had seed cake in at least one book (The Treasure Hunters), but that's something I've never tried before, and I'm not sure I'd like it if I did. It sounds a bit... seedy.
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It reminds me of something a parrot would eat!
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
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You have never tasted whiskey, so how do you know you don't like it? As you haven't tried it, I thought you must be referring to Scotch. Courtenay, I dislike both.Julie2owlsdene wrote: Just in case anyone is 'missing the point'. Pete wrote whiskey with an 'e' and I did the same, thinking that he wasn't referring to scotch! Okay!!
That is why I didn't understand what Nigel was on about.
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I have tasted whiskey and whisky. I actually gargle with whisky when I have a sore throat to kill the germs! Then I spit it out before I pewk up!
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
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Well, to get us a little more on topic (sort of), here's one cake recipe that I suspect neither Nigel nor Julie (nor I) will be trying!!
Traditional Scottish Recipes - Honey and Whisky Cake
(in my case, I can't stand the taste of honey, so that's a double strike against it for me )
Traditional Scottish Recipes - Honey and Whisky Cake
(in my case, I can't stand the taste of honey, so that's a double strike against it for me )
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All the best with the operation, Pete. We look forward to hearing about your next carrot cake feast!
If that kind of thing was a problem, we'd have been bald long ago!Katharine wrote:Regarding the original topic - not sure which will have had the Moderators tearing their hair out the most - the various detours the subject has taken, or the fact that Carrot Cake probably doesn't have any Enid Blyton connections at all.
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