You’re all familiar with “Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells”, a name used for someone with strongly conservative political views, who writes letters to newspapers in moral outrage. Well, recently we had a communication from “Slightly miffed of Portmahomack” saying that we had featured baked goods from Scotland and N.Ireland but had ignored Wales and its Welsh Cakes.
No idea
Obviously, having miffed readers is not on and history teaches us that ignoring discontent in the Highlands can be perilous. So, in an attempt to quell any hint of rebellion Pat has acted quickly and decisively to bake some Welsh Cakes. She previously had no idea such things existed but as always our best buddy, Google, rode to the rescue.
No one knows where scones originated … England, Scotland and Ireland all have claims. The first mention of a scone in writing, however, was back in 1513 by Scottish Poet, Gavin Douglas so perhaps Scotland has the greater claim. Whatever, we are proud to continue Gavin’s good work. Anyway, no matter where they’re from originally we don’t think it’s Wales. They’ve got Welsh cakes for goodness sake so why would they?
Placated
Once the mixture is rolled out and cut into whatever shape you like they are placed on the hotplate.
The caster sugar is optional. Without caster sugar you can slice them through the middle and eat them with butter and jam, just like a scone. Alternatively, with the caster sugar you can eat them just as they are. 
They were delicious so we gave them the first and probably the last top Welsh Cake award. We thoroughly enjoyed this foray into the unknown. Who knows, Welsh Cakes might become a regular feature in Pat’s baking repertoire. The last time we were in lovely Portmahomack we had a topscone and hopefully, now that “slightly miffed” is placated it will be safe to return for another. Can’t wait!
Oprah
The fallout from the Meghan and Harry interview is incredible. For an inconsequential family rift to dominate almost every news channel for a week just beggars belief. With Meghan, the monarchy has missed a golden opportunity to drag itself into the modern technological world. The traditional fairytale secretive monarchy no longer cuts the mustard for many. And just so that you know, its a few years since we last chatted with the Queen but we can confirm that she never mentioned Meghan once … if that’s anything to go by … just saying!
It’s a while since we brought you a telephone box. This one is at the new Falkirk Distillery which hasn’t opened yet but has distilled its first spirit. By 2024 it’ll be actual whisky. What with this and the old Rosebank Distillery reopening, Falkirk is starting to rival Islay as a whisky lover’s heaven. Okay, slight exaggeration.
It’s a pity the phone box was made at the Lion foundry in Kirkintilloch, it would have been nice if it had been a Falkirk one.
‘Slightly miffed’ is now ‘delighted ‘ . Welsh cakes look good and glad they got the seal of approval from your young uns too. There are a few other Welsh delicacies you might like to try ….,,,, laver bread being one that comes to mind.,,…..
Delighted you’re delighted Charl. Never heard of laver bread either … sheltered life.
Hi there another enlightening post, good to see you avoiding racial discrimination charges and including the miffed Welsh. Personally I am quite a fan of Welsh cakes though I have to admit they are not home baked, we lack the expertise of your supplier. Our introduction to them was a few years back when our daughter in-laws sister sent us some genuine Welsh Cakes from Conwy, Sainsburys are almost as good.
Interesting to see you now have a choice of distillery’s on your doorstep literally within staggering distance, the angels are definitely looking after you.
The new distillery does look impressive, may even be worth dropping the owners a line to highlight the anomaly with their selection of phone box, does it actually have a phone or is it equipped with a defibrillator for those that over indulge.
Anyway the path back to reality is appearing with small meetings in the garden allowed though today’s sleet and rain showers discouraging us from doing so.
Take care
DandE
If we had known that you were an authority on Welsh Cakes, we would have consulted you David, we had never even heard of them.
The new distillery looks good and when it opens it will have a large visitor centre so might be worth a trip through from Prestwick. Might even make you a Welsh Cake! I think the phone box is just an ornament but we will see once the place is up and running. Roll on reality!
All the best BandP
Since we had never eaten a Welsh cake, we didn’t know how it was supposed to taste. Anyway, it tasted good and was nice and light, hope it looked the part Charlotte. Our little granddaughter Penny gave it a thumbs up and if it’s good enough for her, it’s good enough for us.