Things I Miss about England When I'm Away

[thewatch]

ongoing . . .

The Radio Times: Great guide to all the channels, the radio, movies. Has interesting articles and interviews and is laid out in a clear weekly guide and a bumper issue at Christmas. ( I like it so much I took the effort to write xmas properly too, which I usually don't bother with.) The days are colour coded. Saturday red, Sunday

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[bookaddict43]

I used to buy the Radio Times when I worked in London - it seemed so British somehow!

Dr Who is probably responsible for my being the sci-fi lover I am today. Of all those monsters, the one in The Horror of Fang Rock is my bestest favourite...

[thewatch]

Horror of Fang Rock is an excellent episode! One of my favourites for sure.

I still find the Radio Times to be my favourite general guide to television. Maybe I've just been conditioned on how it's laid out, but I always find other guides to be badly laid out and irritating. *g*

[willow_kat]

This is probably going to sound very weird/silly, but one exactly is one meant to do with a crumpet? Besides eat it, I mean - is it meant to be toasted, warmed, have something put on it? I've eaten crumpets, but am still not sure of their protocol; please forgive the ignorant Canadian for needing to ask? ^_^;;

[thewatch]

This is an important question and strictly speaking there is no set way of enjoying a crumpet, there are however several recommendations for full enjoyment of the experience. ;-)

Heating of Crumpet:
The traditional and best method is to toast over an open fire, usually coalor wood to a crisp brown. The ideal crumpet should be solid and slightly crispy, no limpness or soggyness and toasty hot. A modern toaster can be used to get a similar result, also being put under the grill. No microwaving is allowed!

Toppings for the Crumpet:Again the purest and most traditional topping is simply butter. No margarine, or substitutes, but proper butter spread in a think layer and allowed to start soaking through the holes and out the bottom. The more you get over your fingers the better

[willow_kat]

Thank you for enlightening me/us! ^__^