Spotted Dick (microwave Recipe)

[Cheeky Farang]

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 teaspoon water

25g (1oz) soft marg

25g (1oz) sugar

25g (1oz) self-raising flour or all purpose flour

1 egg, beaten

Few drops of vanilla essence.

This is the core mix for a sponge to cook in microwave.

Method

. Beat together all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed.

. Lightly grease a cup or a small pudding bowl.

For Spooted Dick add 1.5oz of currants or saltanas folded into the cake mixture.

Other Idea.

Use mix as the base of Treacle / Jam pudding, place 2 table spoons of your favourite perserve in to the bottom of the cup, then pour on the sponge mix.

Cook on high power - uncovered for 2½ - 3 minutes.

(BEWARE when tipping out from bowl, the jam/syrup is extremly hot) So allow the pudding to stand for 2 minutes before turning it out. Serve with custard.

Spotted Dick

Treacle Pud

Edited March 7, 2007 by Cheeky Farang

[leisurely]

I'll give it a go. Not sure how the thing will turn out though, our microwave is ancient and cooking is always an adventure. I won't let our girls stand in front of it, an urban myth once told me you could microwave your kidneys!

[cathyy]

I heard of a cool way to actually test your microwave for leaking. Put your cellphone in the microwave oven, and close the door. Do not turn on the microwave! Call your cellphone from another phone. If your cellphone rings, think about replacing the microwave oven.

[suegha]

I heard of a cool way to actually test your microwave for leaking. Put your cellphone in the microwave oven, and close the door. Do not turn on the microwave! Call your cellphone from another phone. If your cellphone rings, think about replacing the microwave oven.

This is true. You can use a radio. Put a radio (turned on and tuned in) in the microwave and when you close the door it shouldn't receive a signal. If you do, scrap the oven.

[leisurely]

Bugger. How much is a new microwave?

Assuming this isn't an urban myth (and with two people supporting it it's unlikely) this should be posted in the general topics forum.

Thanks for the heads up, the microwave will be binned. The problem is, just cutting the electric lead close to the entry point won't stop someone repairing it. I have such a moral bone. I will have to take an axe to it, I don't want the frying of a Thai persons kidneys on my mind..............................grrrrrrr

Edited March 12, 2007 by leisurely

[Pink Mist]

mines stuffed according to that theory, however I dont believe it.

[brahmburgers]

any relation to 'Tricky Dick?'

The Spotted Ass by Stephanie Davis

She was out, she explained, from Manhattan

Had long wanted to visit the West

"Well, ma'am, mighty glad you could make it,"

He said, pulling his Skoal from his vest

They'd both chanced to sit at Gert's counter

This chic, couth and cultured young lass

And the old packer, Roy, who said, "I'm from Dubois"

"I'm here to show my spotted ass!"

She patted her lips with her napkin

No words came to mind "apropos"

So she sniffed and she coughed, held her eyebrows aloft

And ventured a tentative "Oh?"

"Well, I don't mean to sound like I'm braggin',"

He said as he pinched off a chew

"But last year mine won Confirmation

And placed in Agility, too!"

"'Course, it takes time and trainin'," he added

"That well-muscled look don't come free

But for balance and workin in tandem

Mine's the pair, ma'am, that you oughta see."

"Really!" she managed to sputter

While smoothing her hair into place

Her manicured nails drummed her Gucci-

If only she'd thought to pack Mace!

But just then Gert came by with coffee

And said, "I'll be right with you, hon"

And the New Yorker part of her rallied-

This little exchange was not done!

She inhaled and straightened her shoulders

A street-hardened gleam filled her eyes

Then forcing a smile she leaned toward him

And said in a voice worldwise:

"We've clubs in New York for such…hobbies"

"I went once with my friend, Elaine"

"All sizes and shapes pranced before us

In black leather harness and chain"

"We ogled and cheered on our favorites

Mine being two twins, 'Chip' and 'Dale'

Not many were what you'd call 'spotted'

In fact, most were really quite-pale."

"Albinos!" he gasped, "Weren't you lucky!"

"Why, I've only seen one in my life!"

"A cute little thing that could bray on command-

Belonged to the minister's wife!"

"She was proud of it, too, let me tell you"

"And, much as her husband allowed,

She showed it at fairs and conventions

And afterward posed for the crowd!

"Uncanny!" she answered, "I just read

A story in 'Cosmo' on this

It was called 'The Bare Facts: An Intimate Look

At Today's Exhibitionists'"

"It interviewed novice and expert

"Showed scenes from the old Moulin Rouge

"Quoted a noted consultant

"Who said it could grow to be huge!"

"Oh, it's popular alright," he nodded

"I hear Oprah's got herself a pair

And last year out on the campaign trail

Our governor kissed his fair share!"

"I must say," she replied, "It's intriguing"

This 'subculture' you belong to

And, I hate to admit, but those spots upon yours are, well,

Something I'd quite like to view!"

"Ma'am, I'd be honored," he answered

"My trailer is parked just outside

What say you and me postpone breakfast

And I show you one well-spotted hide!"

"Why not," she said after a short pause

"There can't be much harm in one glance"

"This could be one exciting vacation

And to think poor Elaine went to France!"

And so out the café they headed

And though no one witnessed a thing

Roy left town that day with a shiner

And his prizewinning ass-in a sling!

"Tourists," he said to his packer friend Ted,

"That's one bunch it's best to let be"

"But should you get tangled with one, for God's sakes

Don't ever bring up your stud fee!"

"Think of 'em as a coiled rattler--

Don't be fooled by their manners and class

And when one of 'em starts in to swingin' her purse

Duck first, and then cover your ass!