12 April 2007
A warmer clime indeed! This afternoon/evening, I'm leaving for London, which is predicting temperatures in the 60s and 70s in its ten-day forecast. Compare to the snow that's on my front lawn, and you'll understand how exciting this is. Yesterday, since I was still in my biscuit groove, I decided to try a small 'scone' batch.
When I made the baking powder biscuits, I was surprised at how close in texture (and appearance) they were to what I think of as 'proper' scones. So I used the same recipe and added a bit of sugar, some cinnamon and cloves, and raisins. I have to say, it feels a bit cheeky to do that and call the results 'scones' -- but they're so much better than what I get whenever I try a real scone recipe (flat, too buttery -- halfway between a scone and shortbread, really). These rose well and looked and tasted very nice, so I think I'll make them for Rob this weekend and see what he thinks.
Flying to London means leaving in the evening and arriving mid-morning the next day. I've never really had trouble adjusting to the time difference (+6 hours), but it does make for a strange, elongated travel day. I've decided to stop fighting it, and instead am thinking about all the things I can do later 'today'. I can feel a trip to Waitrose in my near future. . .
Love the bag and quilt you made for your mum!
You'll definitely need your shades over here - it's been glorious for the past week or so, T shirt weather at last. Have a lovely holiday.
posted by Crafty B at April 12, 2007 06:16 PM
i've been reading your lovely blog for over a year and comment much more rarely than i should, but i couldn't resist sharing another recipe for scones:
http://www.seattlest.com/archives/2005/12/20/scone_city.php
this is the one that converted me to a full-time scone-lover, just sweet enough and not greasy or dry at all. give 'em a try!
oh, and i do hope you have a lovely time in London. i've always wanted to visit there. ♥
posted by miss lila at April 12, 2007 08:43 PM
Have a great trip! :)
posted by jessie at April 12, 2007 10:53 PM
Ooooh. I am so jealous. I *love* London. I was able to spend five days there in February, which wasn't nearly enough time. There are so many things to see and do. I am busy saving to go back. I love it. Have fun.
posted by AmandaChristina at April 13, 2007 01:36 AM
I've been reading your blog for a while now and find it really inspiring. I moved to London in the New Year and am still finding me feet. I try to stay away from the tourist trails but I have yet to find the real gems of fabric shops, antique stalls or thrift shops. Do you have any hints?
posted by Verbina at April 13, 2007 09:14 AM
Safe travels! I will miss our weekly outings while you're gone, but I suppose I should be "studying" for finals anyway.
posted by sara at April 13, 2007 02:14 PM