DAVIDW 1,683 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 We still call crumpets pyclets and have found a new use for them for a cheap , quick lunch snack . Pop them in the toaster and toast well . Remove and spread a thin layer of tomato puree from the tube then place one piece of sliced cheese on top and piece of sliced tomato and/or mushroom and put under grill till browned . Serve with salad leaves and lots of coleslaw or humus . Ok its a very cheap-skate pizza but only takes minutes to do and is delicious . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisoncc 379 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Egg, sausage, beans and chips, or as I call it, a transport caff meal. No Katyjay. A transport cafe meal was a Greasy Joe. A thick bacon sarni, with the bread dipped in the hot bacon fat, and loads of bacon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 My aunt worked in the pyclet factory when I was a kid, it was seasonal work. Whodathunkit, appears there is a season for everything! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banjo48 928 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 No Katyjay. A transport cafe meal was a Greasy Joe. A thick bacon sarni, with the bread dipped in the hot bacon fat, and loads of bacon. A real cafe of the day was The Mill cafe, at Bobbers mill. Was still there as I had a Saus (sausage meat) and egg sandwich there two years ago on my last visit, but not the same as in its heyday. All double yellow lines outside now so very limited parking. Run by the same family for many years, our daily stop on my way to Derby where I was working for several months during the 70's. They baked their own crusty bread and the sausage meat was cooked in a huge flat pan, Oh and the mug of semi stewed tea which was brewed in a huge teapot which was constantly topped up during the morning rush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 A real cafe of the day was The Mill cafe, at Bobbers mill. If you haven't checked yet, it's still there (or at least a version of it) http://goo.gl/maps/NYYYs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Apparently there is a lot of controversy about this ad, personally I think it's hilarious! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Me mam would allus say, of someone who needed an easy job, he's only good fer punchin' 'oles in pyclets!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I always understood pyclets (as we called them) were the same as crumpets. Best toasted on an open fire - when we had such things! - as was toast itself. Muffins ('English Muffins') are not something we ever had when I was young, although I think they did 'down south' (e.g. the scene in The Importance of Being Earnest when they're eating muffins). Nowadays, of course, they have these cakes which are called muffins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pixie 162 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Oooh corn beef hash, cheese + onion crisp sarnies, egg and home made chips, porridge with sugar and of course a big supply of chocolate and a cuppa tea also does the trick! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pixie 162 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 After seeing a few posts about fry ups abs cafes... Anyone on here paid a visit to 'limes cafe'? It's on the way to rufford park (no good with roads, that's all I can tell ya) a cuppa + fry up from there is heavenly! We go in if we're on our way for a day out in that direction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 It's on the A614 and very popular with hgv drivers and my husband tells me they used to call in there on the police driving course. He says it was a bit like a cowboy saloon. Everybody went quiet when they walked in, even though they had put civvie jackets on!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 "English Muffins" this side of the pond aren't cakes, more of a bread type of item... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 "English Muffins" this side of the pond aren't cakes, more of a bread type of item... Yes - they're just called muffins here. But then so are the cakes... Confused? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Took us a while to think of what we know as fairy cakes, to call them muffins. Don't think they're even called fairy cakes in the UK any longer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MELTONSTILTON 452 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Good old steam pudding and custard, that is my comfort food. After working outside on a cod winters day, a plate of beef stew and dumplings, is also a good treat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Took us a while to think of what we know as fairy cakes, to call them muffins. Don't think they're even called fairy cakes in the UK any longer? Nobody's told Tesco http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/search/default.aspx?searchBox=fairy+cake&sc_cmp=tescohp_sws-1_fairy+cake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Oooh corn beef hash, cheese + onion crisp sarnies, egg and home made chips, porridge with sugar and of course a big supply of chocolate and a cuppa tea also does the trick! You've been looking at my favourites menu, haven't you!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Quick alternative steamed pudding enough for two. Approx 2oz sr flour Approx 2oz sugar Approx 2oz butter 1 egg, drop of milk. Beat all the above together,( no need to be to fussy) Syrup or jam or lemon curd Butter microwave friendly bowl,put syrup etc into the bottom of bowl, top with mixture,pop in microwave,approx 2 to 3 mins and Wallah, Speedy comfort pud. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fch782c 144 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Bubble and Squeek with fried onions and HP Sauce, my ultimate comfort food Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Rhubarb crumble - with custard of course! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisoncc 379 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 a plate of beef stew and dumplings, is also a good treat. Proper dumplings made with suet, love them. Too often, and the kilos pile on to the waistline. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Bacon & back pudding toasted sandwich on brown bread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Some times when i fancy something a bit different (not very Genteel, but blumin delicious) i butter two slices of bread and fill with four fish fingers and Heinz spaghetti in tom sauce, mmmmmm heaven, and i bet you can't eat it without having to wash you'r hands and face and change you'r clothes, wipe every thing around you, You certainly couldn't eat it in front of the Queen. unless she secretly likes it to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 A nice thick, creamy home made rice pudding with a lovely brown skin on top. Oh, and the scrapings from around the edge after the dish is empty. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisoncc 379 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Defintely different species to the rice pudding we used to get for school meals. God that was revolting stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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