tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post1663162365005038903..comments2024-03-28T01:49:29.773-07:00Comments on lostpastremembered: Christmas with Queen Victoria & Plum Pudding with ScotchDeana Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-22771864796824733642011-01-09T22:07:49.752-08:002011-01-09T22:07:49.752-08:00I just made the Trinidad punch and ooooooh...it wa...I just made the Trinidad punch and ooooooh...it was incredible!!! Thanks so much for the recipe. :)sheila @ Elementshttp://www.kemalandsheila.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-6779142205210831952010-12-23T00:26:14.471-08:002010-12-23T00:26:14.471-08:00This is a fabulous christmas post-- you write such...This is a fabulous christmas post-- you write such an enjoyable, and unique, blog! Thank you for putting in the effort.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02307127409197679428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-87896066120317425122010-12-22T21:12:23.359-08:002010-12-22T21:12:23.359-08:00Deanna, so fascianting! The pudding is a deight an...Deanna, so fascianting! The pudding is a deight and must be delicious!!<br /><br />Come and enter my Giveaway from My Sparrow, you will love it!<br /><br />Joyeaux Noel!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-91227108130729867642010-12-22T11:46:46.226-08:002010-12-22T11:46:46.226-08:00All of that prep of the Victorians makes our lives...All of that prep of the Victorians makes our lives seem so simple and provencial. No Dollar Store bargains on their tables! <br /><br />The scotch in the recipe adds a twist and the smoked salt sounds interesting. <br /><br />Thanks and Happy Holidays!2 Stewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215338109613729558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-48770462716749675872010-12-21T21:13:07.106-08:002010-12-21T21:13:07.106-08:00Deana what a wonderful post! Your pudding looks am...Deana what a wonderful post! Your pudding looks amazing!<br />Merry Christmas to you and yours!<br />L~xoLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731127892542929874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-62701707334787204382010-12-21T14:58:55.608-08:002010-12-21T14:58:55.608-08:00Magnificent historical romp through Christmas! I c...Magnificent historical romp through Christmas! I can tell you from personal experience that roast turkey with chipolatas and chestnuts can be either wonderful or mightily depressing depending on the cook. I imagine Queen Vic's version was rather better than the godawful pre-cooked versions for sale in many UK supermarkets. Excellent work on your plum pudding - remember to stuff one (or more) pieces of small change into it (and warn your diners) - finding the coin/s is good luck! Oh, and one more tip, serve boozy pudding with boozy hard sauce, and glasses of port, (and places to lie down). Merry Christmas!Jonnyhttp://weareneverfull.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-2927857199471979542010-12-21T10:31:06.722-08:002010-12-21T10:31:06.722-08:00Fascinating read! I did not know Queen Victoria br...Fascinating read! I did not know Queen Victoria brought the Xmas celebrations to her subjects; how grand of her. <br />Love the porcelain even if they are over-the top kitschy and the pudding and the punch; these glasses are so beautiful it makes drinking what's in them an exceptional experience!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-23176609653944907132010-12-20T12:08:35.111-08:002010-12-20T12:08:35.111-08:00Ok... history, recipes, art, gorgeous photos of ho...Ok... history, recipes, art, gorgeous photos of homes and decor and HISTORY (I know, I repeat but when you see my blog you will understand just how much I love it!)! You've hooked me in!! I'm your newest follower and looking forward to seeing much much more!!<br />Have a lovely Christmas Week!<br />AnnChristmas-etc...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300341297230365524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-85629842048721429572010-12-20T10:26:25.180-08:002010-12-20T10:26:25.180-08:00Have you seen the movie about Queen Victoria calle...Have you seen the movie about Queen Victoria called The Young Victoria, or something like that? It was marvelous. I cried for her losing Prince Albert so very young! Those Victorian dessert sets are beautiful.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-88573004397382842582010-12-20T10:10:01.708-08:002010-12-20T10:10:01.708-08:00Another well-written and interesting read. But I ...Another well-written and interesting read. But I have to say, the Trinidad Punch looks awesome.<br /><br />Have a Happy HolidayLazaro Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116678238092688684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-9091612922579404322010-12-20T09:53:13.137-08:002010-12-20T09:53:13.137-08:00I really enjoy reading about old Christmas traditi...I really enjoy reading about old Christmas traditions and their origins...very interesting post! Love your plum pudding too; it's absolutely lovely, especially with that sauce!Faithhttp://anediblemosaic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-87629057333077008732010-12-20T03:32:54.212-08:002010-12-20T03:32:54.212-08:00I had no idea that Queen Victoria popularised the ...I had no idea that Queen Victoria popularised the Christmas tree! Now that scotch sounds like the perfect match for a delicious pudding like that! I must admit I don't bake them that far ahead of time-my family don't really like it but hubby does and he will literally devour one in a sitting!Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-40582992578367773412010-12-19T08:59:57.897-08:002010-12-19T08:59:57.897-08:00You had me at Scotch, but then when you said Islay...You had me at Scotch, but then when you said Islay Scotch you had me drooling on the floor. I know they say the peaty goodness of Islay is an acquired taste, but let's just say I acquired it instantly! Fantastic recipe and fascinating context, as always. (You are right about Atelier - the jasmine essence I won from you is heavenly.)Tasty Trixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583301157540398839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-23313843587469502292010-12-19T05:57:32.755-08:002010-12-19T05:57:32.755-08:00What great pictures! I love the stories behind V...What great pictures! I love the stories behind Victoria and Albert's celebrations, but as I look ahead to hosting Christmas dinner, the 9 pm start and all that food seems a bit daunting. Hopefully I won't have to prepare as much ... The idea of Scotch in plum pudding is fascinating. I may just have to make one to try it out.T.W. Barritt at Culinary Typeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707931838240978818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-11715224106141890012010-12-18T10:47:14.139-08:002010-12-18T10:47:14.139-08:00hi deana, thanks for your good wishes on my blog. ...hi deana, thanks for your good wishes on my blog. omg this post is incredible... your photos are magnificent, but what is driving me wild is your cocktail. is it wrong to say it sounds heavenly for my breakfast right now? maybe washed down with a little gingerbread cookie... wishing you a very merry christmas!our daily disheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829994467885572360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-61554584679299209742010-12-18T08:58:40.789-08:002010-12-18T08:58:40.789-08:00I cant understand why i do not own a desert set!? ...I cant understand why i do not own a desert set!? Surely there must be some kind of oversight??? I must let Mr P know that I am missing something which every pampered housewife must have.<br />The plum pudding looks exquisite, very traditional and full of big flavours.<br />*kisses* HHHeavenly Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283933713343453486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-86464756835378524082010-12-18T08:03:10.744-08:002010-12-18T08:03:10.744-08:00I always wondered how the Christmas tree became po...I always wondered how the Christmas tree became popularized. This is a neat story. I like the style of the Victoria dessert sets which are defined with such strong elegance. <br /><br />The pudding recipe has quite a few of my favorite ingredients including quince and eggs from Grazin' Angus. They always have the brightest orange yolks of all of the eggs at the Union Sq farmer's market.Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-13130262030787226842010-12-18T04:38:35.694-08:002010-12-18T04:38:35.694-08:00When you mentioned the Durbar Room at Osborne Hous...When you mentioned the Durbar Room at Osborne House, I immediately thought how fantastic the room looked and how appropriate it was for my history of the three durbars. The dessert table in particular must have looked exotic and very festive.<br />Thanks for the link<br />Hels<br />Art and Architecture, mainlyHelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-40065000391992788582010-12-17T14:23:05.993-08:002010-12-17T14:23:05.993-08:00Oh my, what a list of ingredients. I think I'...Oh my, what a list of ingredients. I think I'd make sure I made the drink first. Such lovely photos and words.Donniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665597376389301581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-11011861864077119462010-12-17T13:03:30.138-08:002010-12-17T13:03:30.138-08:00This is sensational. How I would love to be at Vic...This is sensational. How I would love to be at Victoria's house on Christmas Eve. And the recipes- wonderful. More chocolate sounds good to me!Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352365482790301497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-57596885761413077042010-12-17T12:01:52.098-08:002010-12-17T12:01:52.098-08:00Another wonderful post. That punch sounds very goo...Another wonderful post. That punch sounds very good to me. Yum yum. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-38895513418824477722010-12-17T09:35:12.620-08:002010-12-17T09:35:12.620-08:00I always love to visit here. This is really a wond...I always love to visit here. This is really a wonderful post for the holiday season. I've never made a plum pudding with scotch but I'm certainly willing to give it a try. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-12884592246896909002010-12-17T06:51:32.435-08:002010-12-17T06:51:32.435-08:00A wonderful Christmas post, Deana. Queen Victoria...A wonderful Christmas post, Deana. Queen Victoria's Minton dessert service is spectacular and I am very happy to read about the history of plum pudding. It wasn't a tradition in my home, but I do enjoy it and love the story behind it.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-156396984201614172010-12-17T06:30:35.140-08:002010-12-17T06:30:35.140-08:00Again LPR photos! Just so you..
I'd say Victor...Again LPR photos! Just so you..<br />I'd say Victoria was pretty spoiled w/ her materials:)She could have a tablescape blog couldn't she?<br /><br />All shot in the Italianate castle..:)<br /><br />Opulence to say the least~:)La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-50687225811624107582010-12-17T05:33:49.511-08:002010-12-17T05:33:49.511-08:00And so, we have much to thank Queen Victoria for! ...And so, we have much to thank Queen Victoria for! What a lovely post for the holiday season, Deana. And your plum pudding looks perfect surrounded by greenery and filled (and drizzled) with goodies. I make mine ahead too and keep on drizzling.<br /><br />I introduced my family years ago to another kind of Christmas pudding, which I actually like better. But it's not nearly as traditional. There's just something about a dark plum pudding. So velly British. And mince pies. (Did you see Jamie Oliver make those mince pies with puff pastry and phyllo? Oh my. I copied that one.)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.com