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Meghan’s April Fool?

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RosieandherMaw Tue 01-Apr-25 15:14:43

From The Tines this morning
Imagine if I told you I was giving you something “in keepsake packaging that you can repurpose to tuck away love notes or special treasures, and to remember this pivotal moment with me”. You would look at me strangely and ask if I should perhaps seek specialist medical help, and you would be right. And if I then told you that this keepsake packaging could be used as a “small bud vase for flowers on your nightstand or to hold pens on your desk”, could you guess what it was ?
A vintage piece of pretty china, say? Big reveal: it's a jam jar^

Whouda thunk?
Using an old jam jar for pencils? (Who uses pencils?)
Personally I put mine through the dishwasher and re use them for the next batch of raspberry jam -sorry, spread

Allira Wed 02-Apr-25 19:52:34

TerriBull

Well I live in Sussex just, and I've yet to find that pudding in a restaurant here or any where else for that matter hmm so I guess I'd have to make my own , as you did Allira. We do have plenty of ponds here at least, minus the puddings of course and also minus our very own Duke and Duchess of Sussex although I believe the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk live in Arundel. I'm not sure Montecito Meghan "call me Mrs Sussex" has graced us with her presence sad "As Ever" we live in hopes. Perhaps the fruit spread could go head to head with Tiptree's jam from Essex, why Danny (Dyer) Duke of Essex, he's descended from royalty don't you know, is fiercely proud of his jam.

Wot!? The eponymous couple have not been to grace their people with their presence?

TerriBull Wed 02-Apr-25 18:39:07

"Perhaps you could give Meghan some tips from your catering days?"

Not needed, I believe Meghan's production had filched some of the crew from the runaway success that was "Boil it Like Beckham" where Brooklyn mesmerised his audience with feats such as "Boiling a Kettle", "Boiling an Egg" culminating in his piece de resistance "Boil in a Bag Fish".

Anyone who saw Meghan commit dried pasta to vegetables being cooked in some sort of stock, well where do you think she got that idea from?????

TerriBull Wed 02-Apr-25 18:19:23

Well I live in Sussex just, and I've yet to find that pudding in a restaurant here or any where else for that matter hmm so I guess I'd have to make my own , as you did Allira. We do have plenty of ponds here at least, minus the puddings of course and also minus our very own Duke and Duchess of Sussex although I believe the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk live in Arundel. I'm not sure Montecito Meghan "call me Mrs Sussex" has graced us with her presence sad "As Ever" we live in hopes. Perhaps the fruit spread could go head to head with Tiptree's jam from Essex, why Danny (Dyer) Duke of Essex, he's descended from royalty don't you know, is fiercely proud of his jam.

Allira Wed 02-Apr-25 17:54:43

RosieandherMaw

Allira

Terribull grin

I did make a Sussex Pond Pudding years ago, probably before the Sussexes were even born or thought of, and it was utterly delicious with about 1,500 calories per portion.

I used to make that a lot in my catering days.I got the recipe from the late Jane Grigson’s “English Food.”
It went down VERY well!

It is delicious!

Perhaps you could give Meghan some tips from your catering days?

Allira Wed 02-Apr-25 17:52:59

RosieandherMaw

TerriBull

Then again they may go for the "sue it" which Harry is partial to.

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RosieandherMaw Wed 02-Apr-25 17:49:48

TerriBull

Then again they may go for the "sue it" which Harry is partial to.

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RosieandherMaw Wed 02-Apr-25 17:49:03

Allira

Terribull grin

I did make a Sussex Pond Pudding years ago, probably before the Sussexes were even born or thought of, and it was utterly delicious with about 1,500 calories per portion.

I used to make that a lot in my catering days.I got the recipe from the late Jane Grigson’s “English Food.”
It went down VERY well!

Allira Wed 02-Apr-25 17:05:23

Terribull grin

I did make a Sussex Pond Pudding years ago, probably before the Sussexes were even born or thought of, and it was utterly delicious with about 1,500 calories per portion.

Allira Wed 02-Apr-25 17:02:16

Elowen33

Waitrose empty jars were dearer than those with jam.

Elowen grin

Angiewub Wed 02-Apr-25 16:58:09

Aah but the company for Bonne maman were French resistance supporters in WW2. I always buy their jam and reuse their jars!

Elowen33 Wed 02-Apr-25 16:54:11

Waitrose empty jars were dearer than those with jam.

Rosie51 Wed 02-Apr-25 16:19:04

I often used to buy one of these "Favourite" recipe books when we visited somewhere on a holiday or day outing.
www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/collections/favourite-recipes-book-series

I know Sussex pond reipe sounded really good but I never got around to making it. Wonder if I've still got those I bought squirrelled away in a bookcase somewhere.

SueDonim Wed 02-Apr-25 15:57:19

I want Sussex pond pudding now, Terribull. grin

TerriBull Wed 02-Apr-25 15:45:22

Then again they may go for the "sue it" which Harry is partial to.

TerriBull Wed 02-Apr-25 15:41:42

I think traditionally it"s steamed, theirs may not be, possibly more of a "half baked" sort of concoction, to reflect other aspects of their lives.

Anniebach Wed 02-Apr-25 15:31:43

Surely not.fruit spread ?

NotSpaghetti Wed 02-Apr-25 15:26:32

Isn't Sussex pond pudding a steamed suet thing?

TerriBull Wed 02-Apr-25 15:23:18

Following on from Secondwind's post above, as expected The DM is all over the price for the thimble full small jar of jam, a mere 215 g retailing between $12 and $15, case of "I saw you coming". As a comparison, " Bonne Maman 370g retails around £3 to £3.50 depending on where it's bought. Who in their right mind is going to lash out on this product, maybe once to try it out hmm

Well as The White Queen was prone to pronounce "Jam tomorrow, jam yesterday, but never jam today, especially not at those prices shock

Anyway, I can't wait for the Sussex Pond Life Pudding, I believe it's in production as we ponder on the jam, or fruit spread as it's labelled, and yes there is such a pudding, although the actual pudding part could be on the small side, but allegedly there's going to be ever such a BIG pond, the purpose of which is to cast in sprinkles "100s of 1000s" each one representing a person one has fallen out with, thereafter known as "pond life" So clearly a humongous area is required, probably less pond more lake size, I'm thinking Lake Michigan, that sort of area, anyway suffice to say enough to accommodate ex family, ex friends, ex staff, ex employees, particularly those at the Palace, production team on South Park, production team on Spotify "Archetypes" -- a somewhat stressful experience coping with the copious demands ooo! where did we hear that before, many requiring therapy in the aftermath-- But especially that nasty man who coined the phrase a couple of f*****g griffters" Sentebale Charity Bosses, annoying celebrities who rubbish "As If" tv show and the associated merch and well all those who just don't fawn enough, we know who we are could run into squillions.

NotSpaghetti Wed 02-Apr-25 15:21:06

My daughter said she saw the first episode and enjoyed it.
She said it was "pretty ordinary but harmless".
I think she probably found it relaxing to be honest.

Lizzie44 Wed 02-Apr-25 15:18:12

Another case of teaching your grandmother to suck eggs.... whilst laughing all the way the bank.

Barbadosbelle Wed 02-Apr-25 15:00:34

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Whenever I read anything regarding Meghan, I aways end up thinking "Poor sily Harry".

merlotgran Wed 02-Apr-25 14:29:12

grandMattie

Does Meghan have a sense of humour?

A manufactured one which she keeps in a jar on her nightstand.

Secondwind Wed 02-Apr-25 14:13:04

Found this on Twitter/X…

x.com/asneverjam/status/1905120532724412515?s=46&t=h778NPTZt1cwlv-4KfUPgA

Flakesdayout Wed 02-Apr-25 14:01:24

I use the Nutella 'jars' to measure my ingredients for 12 yorkshire puddings. Just right.

Delila Wed 02-Apr-25 13:47:14

I put my washed jam jars with lids on in a box at the roadside & the recycling-truck driver puts them all in his cab. - I think he or his wife probably makes jams and preserves.