Hi guys,

I frequent in a.s.d. so a few of you know me already!!

Im being rather lazy in not searching on here for a christmas cake or
pudding recipe and wondered if any of you could direct me to one, please.

I'd consider eating traditional pud or cake, in a tiny portion, but would
love a recipe that I could make all round, but ideal for the festive season.

I'm in the UK, so consider that some ingredients may not be available here,
so any Brit counterparts in the know would be most appreciated.

"Helen Back" > wrote in message
...
> Hi guys,
>
> I frequent in a.s.d. so a few of you know me already!!
>
> Im being rather lazy in not searching on here for a christmas cake or
> pudding recipe and wondered if any of you could direct me to one, please.
>
> I'd consider eating traditional pud or cake, in a tiny portion, but would
> love a recipe that I could make all round, but ideal for the festive
> season.
>
> I'm in the UK, so consider that some ingredients may not be available
> here, so any Brit counterparts in the know would be most appreciated.
Have you tried newsgroup alt.support.diabetes.uk? Not as busy as a.s.d.,
but closer to you.

"Helen Back" > wrote in message
...
> Hi guys,
>
> I frequent in a.s.d. so a few of you know me already!!
>
> Im being rather lazy in not searching on here for a christmas cake or
> pudding recipe and wondered if any of you could direct me to one, please.
>
> I'd consider eating traditional pud or cake, in a tiny portion, but would
> love a recipe that I could make all round, but ideal for the festive
> season.
>
> I'm in the UK, so consider that some ingredients may not be available
> here, so any Brit counterparts in the know would be most appreciated.

I don't think those things are common here in the US, but I could be wrong.
Just never been anywhere where they were served.

Both Christmas pudding and cake are going to be very high in carbs,
whatever the sugar levels. Dried fruit tends to spike most diabetics.
The other ingredients (flour etc) are pretty much out. Have you
considered some alternatives? If you tolerate cooked fruit, then
spiced apple makes a good basis for many nice puds. I make "Beccles
Cakes" - very thinly rolled flaky pastry with a spiced apple or apple
and blackberry filling. Quick to make (pre-cook the fruit a little)
and no-one seems to need any sugar with them. One packet of readymade
pastry makes 18 pieces, approx 15-18g carbs each.. Serve with cream,
hot from the oven and watch the faces light up.. One only for you!...

Why not feed the diabetic-friendly stuff to all, as you need it and it
won't hurt anyone else.. Otherwise, there is a lot to be said for
teeny teeny portions and lots of Extra Thick Cream...And take the
Icing off the cake...

My doc is pleased with me, says he wants me to be a role-model (I can
do that), but that I will fall off the wagon over Xmas. I have Never
done Xmas stuffing (people that is), so don't plan to start now...But
I did like mince pies

My friend's dad is Type2. His wife makes unsweetened mincemeat for
him and serves a teaspoonful inside a baked apple...

Helen Howes

Helen Back wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I frequent in a.s.d. so a few of you know me already!!
>
> Im being rather lazy in not searching on here for a christmas cake or
> pudding recipe and wondered if any of you could direct me to one, please.
>
> I'd consider eating traditional pud or cake, in a tiny portion, but would
> love a recipe that I could make all round, but ideal for the festive season.
>
> I'm in the UK, so consider that some ingredients may not be available here,
> so any Brit counterparts in the know would be most appreciated.

"Robert Miles" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Helen Back" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> I frequent in a.s.d. so a few of you know me already!!
>>
>> Im being rather lazy in not searching on here for a christmas cake or
>> pudding recipe and wondered if any of you could direct me to one, please.
>>
>> I'd consider eating traditional pud or cake, in a tiny portion, but would
>> love a recipe that I could make all round, but ideal for the festive
>> season.
>>
>> I'm in the UK, so consider that some ingredients may not be available
>> here, so any Brit counterparts in the know would be most appreciated.
> Have you tried newsgroup alt.support.diabetes.uk? Not as busy as a.s.d.,
> but closer to you.
>

When I first got dx a few months ago, I posted a few questions in a.s.d.uk
and got no replies! I stuck with a.s.d. instead and find all the people
there brilliant - so hooked with them )))

oh Helen, it was an over sight if your posts didn't get answered in asd.uk

of course, the idiot Chung cross posts to asd.uk as well

there are some of us on asd.uk as well as asd

take care

kate

"Helen Back" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Robert Miles" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Helen Back" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Hi guys,
>>>
>>> I frequent in a.s.d. so a few of you know me already!!
>>>
>>> Im being rather lazy in not searching on here for a christmas cake or
>>> pudding recipe and wondered if any of you could direct me to one,
>>> please.
>>>
>>> I'd consider eating traditional pud or cake, in a tiny portion, but
>>> would love a recipe that I could make all round, but ideal for the
>>> festive season.
>>>
>>> I'm in the UK, so consider that some ingredients may not be available
>>> here, so any Brit counterparts in the know would be most appreciated.
>> Have you tried newsgroup alt.support.diabetes.uk? Not as busy as a.s.d.,
>> but closer to you.
>>
>
> When I first got dx a few months ago, I posted a few questions in
> a.s.d.uk and got no replies! I stuck with a.s.d. instead and find all the
> people there brilliant - so hooked with them )))
>

On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 12:32:47 -0700, "Tiger Lily"
> wrote:

>oh Helen, it was an over sight if your posts didn't get answered in asd.uk
>
>of course, the idiot Chung cross posts to asd.uk as well
>
>there are some of us on asd.uk as well as asd
>
>take care
>
>kate

What she said:-)


Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
--
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com

On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:37:03 GMT, "Helen Back"
> wrote:

>Hi guys,
>
>I frequent in a.s.d. so a few of you know me already!!
>
>Im being rather lazy in not searching on here for a christmas cake or
>pudding recipe and wondered if any of you could direct me to one, please.
>
>I'd consider eating traditional pud or cake, in a tiny portion, but would
>love a recipe that I could make all round, but ideal for the festive season.
>
>I'm in the UK, so consider that some ingredients may not be available here,
>so any Brit counterparts in the know would be most appreciated.
>

I'm afraid I stick to tiny portions of the real thing.

Our Christmas feasts are the type where every guest brings
food for the groaning table, so I take casseroles and salads
that I can eat and I let other people steam the puddings and
bake the cakes. I wait until it's a couple of hours past the
main meal before indulging in the dessert.

I can't envisage a steamed Christmas pudding or a real
Christmas cake that is made with almond meal or Splenda and
without heaps of raisins, sultanas and dried fruits. Too
many childhood memories of the real thing there.

This may help a little, but it's not a recipe:
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/20...er-feasts.html


Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
--
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com

Hiya Helen

Are you just looking for a traditional Xmas pud recipe ?
I have an old family one have used it for 30 years not particularly
diabetic friendly but pretty good.

(- -)
=m=(_)=m=
RodS T2
Australia


Helen Back wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I frequent in a.s.d. so a few of you know me already!!
>
> Im being rather lazy in not searching on here for a christmas cake or
> pudding recipe and wondered if any of you could direct me to one, please.
>
> I'd consider eating traditional pud or cake, in a tiny portion, but would
> love a recipe that I could make all round, but ideal for the festive season.
>
> I'm in the UK, so consider that some ingredients may not be available here,
> so any Brit counterparts in the know would be most appreciated.
>
>

"RodS" > wrote in message
...
> Hiya Helen
>
> Are you just looking for a traditional Xmas pud recipe ?
> I have an old family one have used it for 30 years not particularly
> diabetic friendly but pretty good.
>

Im just gonna stick to what AlanS said bout just eating the traditional
stuff but in tiny portions - yeah, thats what I'll do!!

Thanks anyway, people ))

> wrote in message
...
> Both Christmas pudding and cake are going to be very high in carbs,
> whatever the sugar levels. Dried fruit tends to spike most diabetics.
> The other ingredients (flour etc) are pretty much out. Have you
> considered some alternatives? If you tolerate cooked fruit, then
> spiced apple makes a good basis for many nice puds. I make "Beccles
> Cakes" - very thinly rolled flaky pastry with a spiced apple or apple
> and blackberry filling. Quick to make (pre-cook the fruit a little)
> and no-one seems to need any sugar with them. One packet of readymade
> pastry makes 18 pieces, approx 15-18g carbs each.. Serve with cream,
> hot from the oven and watch the faces light up.. One only for you!...
>
> Why not feed the diabetic-friendly stuff to all, as you need it and it
> won't hurt anyone else.. Otherwise, there is a lot to be said for
> teeny teeny portions and lots of Extra Thick Cream...And take the
> Icing off the cake...
>
> My doc is pleased with me, says he wants me to be a role-model (I can
> do that), but that I will fall off the wagon over Xmas. I have Never
> done Xmas stuffing (people that is), so don't plan to start now...But
> I did like mince pies
>
> My friend's dad is Type2. His wife makes unsweetened mincemeat for
> him and serves a teaspoonful inside a baked apple...
>
> Helen Howes


Thanks Helen - will take suggestions on board - and everything in
moderation - definitely! ))

Alan S > wrote:
> On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:37:03 GMT, "Helen Back"
> > wrote:
> [ . . . ]
> Too many childhood memories of the real thing there.

<sigh> Too many, indeed.

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"Alan S" > wrote in message
...

> I can't envisage a steamed Christmas pudding or a real
> Christmas cake that is made with almond meal or Splenda and
> without heaps of raisins, sultanas and dried fruits. Too
> many childhood memories of the real thing there.
>
> This may help a little, but it's not a recipe:
> http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/20...er-feasts.html
>

Your link and Jennifer's write up were fantastic to read - THANK YOU! ))
>
> Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
> d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
> Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
> --
> http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com

"RodS" > wrote in message
...
> Hiya Helen
>
> Are you just looking for a traditional Xmas pud recipe ?
> I have an old family one have used it for 30 years not particularly
> diabetic friendly but pretty good.

Hey! I read this but didnt absorb it!!! Yes please, if you could pass that
recipe down, I can make it for the kiddies and friends and have a teeny,
tiny bit myself with lashing of cream!! That would be lovely, thanks Rod
)

On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:13:56 GMT, "Helen Back"
> wrote:

>
>"Alan S" > wrote in message
.. .
>
>> I can't envisage a steamed Christmas pudding or a real
>> Christmas cake that is made with almond meal or Splenda and
>> without heaps of raisins, sultanas and dried fruits. Too
>> many childhood memories of the real thing there.
>>
>> This may help a little, but it's not a recipe:
>> http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/20...er-feasts.html
>>
>
>Your link and Jennifer's write up were fantastic to read - THANK YOU! ))
>>

Thanks, I'll pass that on to Jennifer next time we converse
- all her work, I'm just the messenger.

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
--
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com

"Alan S" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:13:56 GMT, "Helen Back"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>"Alan S" > wrote in message
. ..
>>
>>> I can't envisage a steamed Christmas pudding or a real
>>> Christmas cake that is made with almond meal or Splenda and
>>> without heaps of raisins, sultanas and dried fruits. Too
>>> many childhood memories of the real thing there.
>>>
>>> This may help a little, but it's not a recipe:
>>> http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/20...er-feasts.html
>>>
>>
>>Your link and Jennifer's write up were fantastic to read - THANK YOU! ))
>>>
>
> Thanks, I'll pass that on to Jennifer next time we converse
> - all her work, I'm just the messenger.
>
The messenger is as important - passing on the wise information. ) And
please thank Jennifer for all the work she does for all of us. Thank you.

On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:16:59 GMT, "Helen Back"
> wrote:

>
>"RodS" > wrote in message
...
>> Hiya Helen
>>
>> Are you just looking for a traditional Xmas pud recipe ?
>> I have an old family one have used it for 30 years not particularly
>> diabetic friendly but pretty good.
>
>Hey! I read this but didnt absorb it!!! Yes please, if you could pass that
>recipe down, I can make it for the kiddies and friends and have a teeny,
>tiny bit myself with lashing of cream!! That would be lovely, thanks Rod

My extensive search for the lowest carb plus nicest Christmas pud has
two winners this year; Coles traditional and Tiptree luxury.

For Christmas cake, I go for an Aussie-style one - Coles' this year,
but I haven't tried that before, so you'll have to wait for a
recommendation : )

Nicky.
T2 dx 05/04 + underactive thyroid
D&E, 100ug thyroxine
Last A1c 5.6% BMI 25

OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.

You will need
1. Pudding cloth about 22 inches or 55 CM square
2. Large boiler or stockpot
3. some kitchen string
4. A supply of silver threepenny pieces,not required but traditional :-)

I have been making this for 30 years, it was made by my mother before
that and grandmother before that so it *should* work

Ingredients:
4 cups plain flour
2 tablespoons dripping (traditional but you can use butter, margarine or
any other oil)
2 cups mixed dried fruit
1 teaspoon each nutmeg and allspice
2 teaspoons Bicarbonate of soda
3 tablespoons Golden Syrup
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups boiling water

Method:

Partially fill pot with water put plate or saucer in bottom to prevent
pudding sticking and bring to boil. when boiling add pudding cloth for a
couple on minutes.


Put Flour, bicarb, syrup sugar, dripping into large bowl and pour
boiling water over, mix well add rest of ingredients and mix, children
are encouraged to stir for good luck.


Spread cloth over large bowl (I use a wok now days) and sprinkle with
some extra flour this will give cooked pudding a nice skin when cooked.

Pour mixture into cloth and tie top leaving some extra space for
expansion and creating loop for lifting out of pot when cooked.

Boil for 4 hours do *not* allow to boil dry.

It can be prepared before the big day and reheated by boiling for an
hour or so or you can nuke it (don't tell granny) serve with brandy
custard or cream.

Great cold too.

Enjoy :-)


(- -)
=m=(_)=m=
RodS T2
Australia


Helen Back wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I frequent in a.s.d. so a few of you know me already!!
>
> Im being rather lazy in not searching on here for a christmas cake or
> pudding recipe and wondered if any of you could direct me to one, please.
>
> I'd consider eating traditional pud or cake, in a tiny portion, but would
> love a recipe that I could make all round, but ideal for the festive season.
>
> I'm in the UK, so consider that some ingredients may not be available here,
> so any Brit counterparts in the know would be most appreciated.
>
>

So when are you sending my pud?

"RodS" > wrote in message
...
> OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
> traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.

> Enjoy :-)

That is plain NOT fair!!! I left UK in 1961, and went back perioically
after that. The last family holiday was in 1978; it snowed in
Oxfordshire, and Mum made the traditional pud!!!!! She had hoarded the
silver threepennies too! She was my age then ( more or less ) and I miss
her!

However the world goes round, and this Christmas will be the first for
my son and his Japanese bride at my home.

isn't life interesting??

Gillian

Ozgirl wrote:
> So when are you sending my pud?
>
> "RodS" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
>>traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.
>
>
>>Enjoy :-)
>
>
>

You mean it hasn't arrived ? Has your postie got a smile on his face?

(- -)
=m=(_)=m=
RodS T2
Australia


Ozgirl wrote:
> So when are you sending my pud?
>
> "RodS" > wrote in message
> ...
>> OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
>> traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.
>
>> Enjoy :-)
>
>

"RodS" > wrote in message
...
> You mean it hasn't arrived ? Has your postie got a smile on his face?

I had 3 posties the other day. I said wow, must be a lot of mail for me
today Probably the pud! But seriously, cook one and send me some, lol.

You want me to share! <exits stage left mumbling>

(- -)
=m=(_)=m=
RodS T2
Australia


Ozgirl wrote:
> "RodS" > wrote in message
> ...
>> You mean it hasn't arrived ? Has your postie got a smile on his face?
>
> I had 3 posties the other day. I said wow, must be a lot of mail for me
> today Probably the pud! But seriously, cook one and send me some, lol.
>
>

"RodS" > wrote in message
...
> OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
> traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.
>
> You will need
> 1. Pudding cloth about 22 inches or 55 CM square
> 2. Large boiler or stockpot
> 3. some kitchen string
> 4. A supply of silver threepenny pieces,not required but traditional :-)

<snip>

I have no clue what a pudding cloth is. I don't think we have them here.

Many years ago when I was working at a store, an English woman came in and
asked me where the pudding basins were. I had no clue what she was talking
about.

Then some time later, for Christmas I got a set of what was labeled Mixing
Bowls/Pudding Basins. My brother had remembered the story and bought them
for me so I'd never forget what they were. They weigh a ton! But I like
them because they are tall and deep. Great for storing stuff in my small
fridge. They take up less room than my other bowls.

"Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "RodS" > wrote in message
> > OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
> > traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.
> >
> > You will need
> > 1. Pudding cloth about 22 inches or 55 CM square
> > 2. Large boiler or stockpot
> > 3. some kitchen string
> > 4. A supply of silver threepenny pieces,not required but traditional
> > :-)
>
> <snip>
>
> I have no clue what a pudding cloth is. I don't think we have them here.

White cotton bed sheeting should work fine, ;-/

--
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I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War. They
are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not
forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~

"Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
...
> "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>> "RodS" > wrote in message
>> > OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
>> > traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.
>> >
>> > You will need
>> > 1. Pudding cloth about 22 inches or 55 CM square
>> > 2. Large boiler or stockpot
>> > 3. some kitchen string
>> > 4. A supply of silver threepenny pieces,not required but traditional
>> > :-)
>>
>> <snip>
>>
>> I have no clue what a pudding cloth is. I don't think we have them here.
>
> White cotton bed sheeting should work fine, ;-/

Don't have any of that.

"Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
> > "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> >> "RodS" > wrote in message
> >> > OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
> >> > traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.
> >> <snip>
> >> I have no clue what a pudding cloth is. I don't think we have them
> >> here.
> >
> > White cotton bed sheeting should work fine, ;-/
>
> Don't have any of that.

Well, OK. Silk then! Shees!

--
Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families!
I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War. They
are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not
forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~

"Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
...
> "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>> "Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
>> > "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>> >> "RodS" > wrote in message
>> >> > OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
>> >> > traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.
>> >> <snip>
>> >> I have no clue what a pudding cloth is. I don't think we have them
>> >> here.
>> >
>> > White cotton bed sheeting should work fine, ;-/
>>
>> Don't have any of that.
>
> Well, OK. Silk then! Shees!

Don't have that either. Just flannel. And they're not white. But it
doesn't matter since I don't like pudding.

"Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
> > "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> >> "Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
> >> > "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> >> >> "RodS" > wrote in message
> >> >> > OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE,
> >> >> > simply a traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.
> >> >> <snip>
> >> >> I have no clue what a pudding cloth is. I don't think we have them
> >> >> here.
> >> >
> >> > White cotton bed sheeting should work fine, ;-/
> >>
> >> Don't have any of that.
> >
> > Well, OK. Silk then! Shees!
>
> Don't have that either. Just flannel. And they're not white. But it
> doesn't matter since I don't like pudding.

Now you tell us! Such a nudge! ;-D

--
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I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War. They
are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not
forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~

Julie Bove wrote:
> I have no clue what a pudding cloth is. I don't think we have them here.

Cheesecloth. Not the thin stuff with they often sell as cheesecloth,
but real cheesecloth, which has a much smaller mesh. Muslin type stuff.

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Nick Cramer > wrote:
: "Julie Bove" > wrote:
: > "RodS" > wrote in message
: > > OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
: > > traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.
: > >
: > > You will need
: > > 1. Pudding cloth about 22 inches or 55 CM square
: > > 2. Large boiler or stockpot
: > > 3. some kitchen string
: > > 4. A supply of silver threepenny pieces,not required but traditional
: > > :-)
: >
: > <snip>
: >
: > I have no clue what a pudding cloth is. I don't think we have them here.

: White cotton bed sheeting should work fine, ;-/

: --
: Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families!

What about severallayers of chesecloth, or would tomuch leak out?

Not that I will be making this, even with little Judah Maccabees or
dreidels in in place of the silver coins:-)

Wendy

On Sat, 8 Dec 2007 17:30:25 +0000 (UTC), "W. Baker" >
wrote:

>Not that I will be making this, even with little Judah Maccabees or
>dreidels in in place of the silver coins:-)

<snort> cool image

Nicky.
T2 dx 05/04 + underactive thyroid
D&E, 100ug thyroxine
Last A1c 5.6% BMI 25

"RodS" > wrote in message
...
> OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
> traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.
>
> You will need
> 1. Pudding cloth about 22 inches or 55 CM square
> 2. Large boiler or stockpot
> 3. some kitchen string
> 4. A supply of silver threepenny pieces,not required but traditional :-)
>
> I have been making this for 30 years, it was made by my mother before that
> and grandmother before that so it *should* work
>
> Ingredients:
> 4 cups plain flour
> 2 tablespoons dripping (traditional but you can use butter, margarine or
> any other oil)
> 2 cups mixed dried fruit
> 1 teaspoon each nutmeg and allspice
> 2 teaspoons Bicarbonate of soda
> 3 tablespoons Golden Syrup
> 2 cups brown sugar
> 2 cups boiling water
>
> Method:
>
> Partially fill pot with water put plate or saucer in bottom to prevent
> pudding sticking and bring to boil. when boiling add pudding cloth for a
> couple on minutes.
>
>
> Put Flour, bicarb, syrup sugar, dripping into large bowl and pour boiling
> water over, mix well add rest of ingredients and mix, children are
> encouraged to stir for good luck.
>
>
> Spread cloth over large bowl (I use a wok now days) and sprinkle with some
> extra flour this will give cooked pudding a nice skin when cooked.
>
> Pour mixture into cloth and tie top leaving some extra space for expansion
> and creating loop for lifting out of pot when cooked.
>
> Boil for 4 hours do *not* allow to boil dry.
>
> It can be prepared before the big day and reheated by boiling for an hour
> or so or you can nuke it (don't tell granny) serve with brandy custard or
> cream.
>
> Great cold too.
>
> Enjoy :-)

Sounds yummy -thank you very much indeedy! )))))