Comestibles: Remembering the Foods of our Childhood.

Do you get taste bud memories?     That food you liked so much when you were young.

 

Was it Cream of Wheat?

Or Fried Liver?

Or Cream of Wheat with Fried Liver?

None of the above?    I am with you!

My taste memory is this:

In 1837  Mr. Alfred Bird devised an egg free custard.  It was then,  and is now,  a great success.

It's sold in a powder which one makes into a paste with a bit of sugar and some cold milk.

That paste is then added to milk which is being heated.  Brought to a gentle boil, and with constant wooden spoon stirring, it thickens  for use.

Served whilst still hot, there is nothing better to be poured over hot apple pie, or Christmas pudding.

We also liked it served in a bowl over slices of banana. and allowed to cool and stabilise.

That's what I've been enjoying these past two days. 

Oh So Good!

Beware, the ingredients (printed on the can)  are in U.K. units, and must be converted into U.S. units. A  U.K. pint is 568 ml; a U.K. tablespoon is approx 20 grams 

When made, cover with cling wrap to prevent a skin forming on the custard.

Then, when stabilized and cooled:  Enjoy!