One thing leads to another and another....

I improvised a little using my own bread recipe this afternoon and the result was a good one. I made large baps rather than loaves which was Mum's way of making bread - my nephew will probably remember the shape rather than the taste? I'll find out tomorrow when I see him. jennellh

I hate to show my ignorance, but what is a "bap"? I figure it may be a roll, but then I also seem to recall that "bap" means breast in some idioms. That doesn't sound quite like something to put on the table.... but then again, what better way to juice up the conversation with all the stodgy relatives.......

Sunny :)

No, sorry. Shall I look for that? . In message , Jennifer in Ottawa writes

That's where the name comes from (one way or the other). Think silicone implants!

A bap is a floured, as opposed to crusty, roll. Sizes vary, but think burger bun. They are soft and light, usually used as breakfast rolls or for sandwiches.

Now, how about a stottie? A stottie is a big'un. Dinnerplate sized and used to soak up gravy and fill corners; I've heard them called manhole covers in some parts! I love the names for bread.

Nel (Gadget Queen)

Here in the UK it usually meands a round or oval soft-crust bread roll that is flatter than it is high.

Remember that Stotties are originally oven bottom bread, and baked on both sides... They were flat round loaves shoved in to get the last of the heat and turned over half way through cooking to make sure they cooked through. Tradition was that they were then split horizontally and used as plates. One did for two folk. Rather like mediaeval trencher bread. As I recall, the best ones, from traditional bakers in the north east, are made from a more solid bread dough, possibly not twice rizen as it also has bigger holes...

I used to frequent a pub in Durham* after Bede climbing club meets that did stottie sarnies. There was usually a choice of ham, roast beef, or sometimes lamb, or cheese, and chutney, mustard, or sliced onion (this being a 1/4" thich slice out of a large onion!). You could have a half stottie or a whole one. We'd order a selection, counting a half for each girl and a whole for each bloke. I avoided the onions... Food for the gods!

With that and a pint inside you, you were fit for anything!

"flatter than it is high"? You wanna run that by me again? ... Nevermind.

Found six legs - but not one alone? Also have the table? Not much help to you - what's your machine? . In message , Jennifer in Ottawa writes

Ok....I just looked. No leg....or fingers, arms, any appendages what so ever. I'm sorry. I did find some wonderfully flat wonderunder and freezer paper sheets that will go through the printer nicely. My sewing room is such a mess right now that Jennifer's leg "could" be in there somewhere. Just not under the mat. I'm still looking for an electric staple gun and a suction grab handle that I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW are here somewhere. (They aren't under the mat either.)

I bet you're right about your nephew, Jennifer. :-)

Michelle > I improvised a little using my own bread recipe this afternoon and the

Well, starts as a ball but gets squashed flat before cooking...

You were born in York? YDH or Fulford?

Don't forget I live in Selby. Small world.

Nel (Gadget Queen)

I gave Tim a bag containing 4 baps - he said "You found the recipe!"

- it was the shape of the bread that he remembered. I'll write out the method for him and h> I bet you're right about your nephew, Jennifer. =A0:-)

Nel, isn't it about time that you got serious about your queenhood and announced a new gadget find? You're not just sitting around resting on your laurels or something, are you? Polly

Actually, no, Polly, but I don't want to bore folk. :))

I've been doing some extensive research into needles, threads and hand- quilting frames...

I'm still to find the PERFECT portable etui and bag (though I'm very close with the latter, I think)

I've decided I need a chatelaine, but I keep missing out on EBay. I've made a few, but they aren't working just right, yet.

I missed the two UK Exhibitions this year, due to ill-health, so there is a hole where my usual finds would rest, but now I'm playing with the Museum, there are a few things calling...!

Maybe I should demote myself to Dowager Queen of Gadgets if there is another taker?

I await the Group's pleasure...

Nel (...)

Doen't the stuff for the Mighty Whorlitzer count? The clamps are good, for a start...