This morning, the wonderful, amazing Charlie came to my rescue and put in my new garbage disposal. I am so thankful he came on a Saturday morning, since I had planned to spend the weekend doing a little practice pie making and was desperately in need of my sink for that. Besides, the couple of hours last night that I had to run from the kitchen to the bathroom to pour something liquid down the drain grew really old really fast. So that's #1 on my second list.
(Following is an audio recording of an excerpt from the Bob & Tom Show radio show. It just seemed fitting to include it. When you listen to it, you'll know why.)
So #2 occurred when I opened the door to let Charlie out, because sitting on my doorstep was a box.
It arrived! It arrived! It finally arrived! Several weeks ago, I was in a Facebook conversation with Lizzi (Considerings) and Piper (Talk About Cheesecake) about crumpets. As in, what the hell is a crumpet? Piper said she'd mail me some. SHE DID IT AND THEY ARRIVED!
When I brought the package inside and opened it, the first thing I saw was a card. I pulled it out and opened it and SHE GLITTER BOMBED ME! That's #3.
Also inside the package? Two, TWO packages of crumpets. (#4) My husband got very excited just by reading the label on the package and seeing how different it was. "Look, it says 'energy' instead of 'calories.' Which is more accurate, really. Of course, they spelled 'fiber' wrong." Funny guy.
And at the Walmart Neighborhood Market, no less! I've looked at the tea display before and never have I once noticed a brand of tea called PG Tips, but there it was, so, of course, I bought it.
Following Piper's recommendation, I thoroughly toasted the crumpets. (#6).
And I got out my grandma's china and our good silverware, butter and strawberry preserves. (#7)
Fletcher even tried to get into the action when my husband got up to get more water for tea. (He really only wanted the butter.)
Do I look like a proper English woman, enjoying tea and crumpets? BECAUSE THAT'S HOW I FELT! (#9)
And now I've had crumpets and real English tea with sugar (okay, Stevia) and milk. And now I get to send something quintessentially American to Piper (#10).
So, fellow 'Muricans, what IS the quintessentially American food product that I should send to Piper? Shout it out below, and if you haven't done so already, link up YOUR Ten Things of Thankful while you're at it.
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Zoe posted a photo of delicious poppy bread, and you are tempting me with crumpets!! Yummy! Lots to eat this week!
ReplyDeleteFood = good
DeleteWait. Zoe posted poppy bread? And I missed that? I never miss photos of food.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed them but ewwwww crumpets are SO wet bread! I gotta coome back after I think on your question.
ReplyDeleteMaybe because of their lengthy travel time, they weren't as wet as usual?
DeleteI bet those crumpets are delicious and the tea ..... mmm good!
ReplyDeleteIt was all delicious! Well, except for the jam, because I don't like jam. But I tried it! Dripping with butter is the way to go.
DeleteTea out of a china cup is the only way to sip it. When I try to think of something quintessentially American I think coffee, muffins, burgers and fries. Cornbread, fried chicken and apple pie. Or what we really eat salad, but I don't think that would travel well. Let me know what you decide to send. Interesting question.
ReplyDeleteUsually I drink tea from a big ol' mug. This was so dainty! And we used my grandma's china, so that made it even more special.
DeleteEverything I think about that is quintessential American food isn't very mailable.
Send Piper a corndog. I don't know why. Just so very "junk food at the fair". I'd say funnel cake but that wouldn't travel well. The corn dog might not either come to think of it. Let me get back to you on that.....
ReplyDeleteCorn dogs, funnel cakes and pineapple whip! Customs would LOVE that!
DeleteYay - I am so glad they arrived and were still edible! Delicious crumpets - crispy on the outside and dripping with butter in the middle! Yum.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like tea with milk too - just a splash. My nan used to have a tea making ritual, and always had to use the best china - it heats up better apparently! Makes it taste 'just so'.
Glad you liked them! :)
A million thanks, Piper! They were delicious!
DeleteI was skeptical about the milk, but it cut some of the sharpness that good, strong tea has sometimes. Tannin? Is that tannin?
You have to let me know what you would like to try that's American!
They kind of look like wet English Muffins. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteA little thicker than an English muffin, and with crust only on one side. Quite yummy!
Deletewhat a great list and i do love a good cup of steeped tea - in a tea cup too- the crumpet looked tasty - oh I have no idea what you can send Ms. Piper - off the top of my head - an Entemanns cake- Ring Ding - Corn Dog sounds like a good idea - maybe a bagel - I guess it would have to be something that can travel well . Good luck and looking forward to hear what you sent her! :)
ReplyDeleteI love hot tea in the fall and winter, especially, but being a 'Murican, I love my sweet iced tea, too!
DeleteSomeone suggested Twinkies. They would travel well - the things are indestructible!
Ooooooohhh Now I will have to try some crumpets. I have seen them here. And PINKIES OUT while drinking tea! I went to a british tea house and that was the first thing they told me. PINKIES OUT!
ReplyDeleteI was trying not to drop my tea cup while I took a selfie, so pinkies were tucked IN for the picture :)
Deletemy god!! what model Toaster Oven do you own!?!? The 1.21 gigawatts version of the Hamilton Beach 'fires of hell' model?!?! (Fires of Hell Toaster Oven motto: "I am become death, the destroyer of worlds"
ReplyDeleteAre you making fun of my toaster oven? I consider them disposable, since periodically, I catch something on fire in there and have to throw the whole thing away and get a new one. Gotta watch it when toasting a tortilla in there!
DeleteIf only you could package up an entire Thanksgiving dinner!
ReplyDeleteI know! I was thinking about canned pumpkin and a pumpkin pie recipe. I'm thinking there's not much canned pumpkin in the UK.
DeleteDEFINITELY frist Englander!
ReplyDeleteIsn't this the BEST?! Piper TOTALLY came through! And I can't believe I walked past a shelf in Walmart, of all places, and found the tea! It was so fun to have our little afternoon tea together, with Ruby trying to pop onto the table occasionally (couldn't stand seeing us doing something that didn't involve HER).
ReplyDeleteCrumpets are SO MUCH BETTER than wet bread!
Tea belongs in a lovely cup always. Even if not good china, it must be lovely.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to report that my market also carries that brand of tea. I'm going to try it.
My husband is a crumpet lover too. But you look much more sophisticated when you eat them.
ReplyDeleteThe International Students' Office in Germany where my son is studying this fall hosted a dinner. Everyone was supposed to bring an iconic food dish that represents their country. He and another American made up a platter of PB&J sandwiches. Will said they practically flew off the platter.
ReplyDeleteI had always wondered what a crumpet was. Always, the educator!
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