The breadcrumbs are an alternative to the flour sprinkled on the cloth I’ve seen in other recipes. It supposedly helps to form a ‘skin’ on the pudding and stop it sticking so much to the cloth when removing it. So I’ve heard! Hubby thinks breadcrumbs in boiled puddings make them more superior in flavour?!

I think everyone realised how scary and menacing clowns can be once the movie “It” came out. I felt a sigh of relief personally when I realised I wasn’t the only one!

Hi Kel-Oh really? Awww that’s no good. I guess he was rather grumpy though and it is a bit of an odd tale. A pudding that loves to be eaten!

Hi Maria-I’ve always related to being a Magic Pudding as I get the same expression on my face when I am grumpy So it was natural for him to call me that.

Sago can be a bit of a pain to cook in that it really sticks to the bottom of the pan. But if it’s done well, it’s so soft and delicious! That’s good that you try things, some people are not very adventurous and that isn’t as fun. Although I must admit I draw the line at tripe!

Oh what do the breadcrumbs sprinkled on the cloth do? I didn’t realise that that was an important part never seeing that part of a recipe. I think puddings and sponge cakes are the realm of old family recipes and things that are best passed on from generation to generation. Lucky you for getting that recipe! That’s a pity about the cooking time though, they can be very expensive with all of that dried fruit and alcohol. But I’m sure you did an admirable job saving it and besides there’s nothing a lashing of egg custard can’t cover!

I’ve never eaten or cooked with sago before if you can believe that. I have been aware of its existence though and I see it in the supermarkets. I’ve only ever heard people complain about it though.. it hasn’t received glowing reviews. Not that THAT sways me. My palate is my own

I did my 1st boiled pudding last Christmas. Great passed-onto-me recipe. I made mistakes though. I forgot to sprinkle breadcrumbs onto the pudding cloth. I also doubled the mixture..and didn’t double the cooking time..thinking 4 hours was enough. Oh.. gosh.. talk about pudding ingredients/money down the drain. I reboiled what I could… It was so messy. Hubby still ate whatever there was.. It was nice enough! Just not aesthetically pleasing… !

“The Society of Puddin’ Owners was up bright and early the next morning, when the world has just had it’s face washed, and the air smells like Pears’ Soap.”

Isn’t that just fabulous?

Clowns are completely freaky.

Hi belle-Awwww, he is a rather grumpy little fellow. I suppose like a lot of kid’s stories, it’s a bit dark and adult in theme. I personally get creeped out by clowns