Time, I think, for a change of gear.
We went to Harlow Carr on Tuesday, the Yorkshire coast on Wednesday and Lincolnshire today. On Thursday I went to see my Dad. I’ve eaten scones, sandwiches and afternoon tea, plus a vegan sausage roll. I’ve ticked off another pier and another non-pier. And I have been to three garden centres
As I sit here typing I’m trying to digest two slices of Mrs Botham’s excellent Date & Walnut Spelt Cake. I would have been happy with one slice but Julia likes to ensure I’m well fed. I looked in the mirror last night and can confirm that she is succeeding in her endeavour.
Scones at Bettys – Devon Style or Cornish Style?
Devon Style – Cream first, then jam on top. Cornish Style – Jam first, then cream on top.
A few days without cake, some exercise and a meal or two consisting of vegetable soup may be in order.
Tonight’s healthy tea was veggie burgers (pumpkin, spinach and quinoa from Tesco’s freezer) with potatoes and organic baked beans.
I thought I’d try something healthy but the beans cost more and had less flavour than the normal budget beans. Back to budget beans, I think.
I did the shopping in Corby last night, on my way back from Peterborough. If you know about Corby you won’t be surprised to learn I bought tinned haggis in addition to veggie burgers and organic beans. Actually you might be surprised – I was. Until last night I didn’t even know it existed.
Sorry for the repeat photos – I wanted to go further back but WP is stopping me.
Tea, scones and sunshine. Bettys, Harlow Carr
I know all about the Corby/haggis association. Sick of scones! Surely not! I like them very much but they do give me indigestion. I add a little soured yogurt (reducing the amount of liquid) which makes them easier to eat. The date and walnut spelt cake sounds gorgeous!
I’m “resting” and will soon be back to scones, though I’m going to have to watch my weight. 🙂
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Where exactly is Corby? Not that I’m think up haggis from the Tesco’s there.
At the top of Northamptonshire where it meets Leicestershire – about 20 miles west of Peterborough. Fifteen miles south of Rutland Water and Barnsdale Gardens.
Thank you.
The cakes look good
:-). Small but delicious.
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Which piers did you visit?
We went to Saltburn for the pier and Withernsea for the remains (and the model). I’d never been to Withernsea before.
You covered a lot of miles, that is not an easy coast for motoring. Was Withernsea worth the visit?
I will cover that later. 🙂 It seemed a dreadful place when we arrived, but I grew to love it in half an hour.
Our neighbour Liz was one of the Scottish exiles that went to Corby for work.
What did she think of it? I imagine it was a bit of a shock after the Borders. I like the area but it’s not very scenic.
Scones totally work for me! Really…it’s about the clotted cream…
🙂 I never thought I’d say this, but I’ve had enough scones…
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Well, enough for this week. 🙂
The date & walnut spelt cake sounds interesting.
Soft and sticky and delicious. And with fruit and nuts and spelt it’s probably good for me. 🙂
One can always find a good reason. 🙂
That is true. And I often do.