David Hare-Scott wrote:

> The residents each tried one but the Descending Mother filled her plate. We
> sat there and watched her eat them - she had to. Politeness demanded she
> empty her plate and she was so polite. With whipped cream on top. It was
> delicious.
>
> David
>
>
I loved Betty McDonald's description of deep frying a batter mistake,
and being so thrilled they puffed up so well, only to open the later and
find a big ball of grease in each one. From "The Egg and I".
blacksalt