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Sunday 14 March 2010

English Mug

Found these great mugs at Spitalfields Market.
How many of you know about the pudding called Spotted Dick? A steamed suet concoction with currants, generally served with custard. Seems to have originated around 1850.
Think I'll opt for a fairy cake.

18 comments:

PhotoPuddle said...

These mugs are just lovely. I want one!!

Tinsie said...

Fab-tastic mugs! I want one too! I think I'd have the Spotted Dick one - if nothing else, for the entertainment value :-)

blackbird said...

A fairy cake for me please. They are so sweet.

Anna said...

I love the fairy cakes one -- my daughter would get a huge kick out of that.

Gunn said...

I have learned something new!:-)
(Nice mugs too.)

Anonymous said...

Haha Spotted Dick gets such a bad press, it's actually quite tasty

laura said...

oh my word! i want one of these mugs! i'm so sad i never found ones this cool whilst in London! great find!

Luis Gomez said...

Great mugs! I collect them. That's usually what I bring home from a trip.

lewi14@gmail.com said...

Yes, great mugs and an interesting info about Spotted Dick. I'm looking forward to a photo of it.

glduro_marieloupe said...

Beautiful mugs! We collect mugs. We'd love to have one of those ...

Angie said...

Great mugs!! Spotted dick is boiled in a rag - sorry cloth!

Chuck Pefley said...

Hmmm ... think I'll just have tea or a milk coffee, thanks!

Babzy.B said...

i confess i don't know the spotted dick ! What a strange name for a cake ;)

The Lone Beader® said...

I want fish & chips!

Patty said...

Oh these mugs are so cute! I'm pretty sure spotted dick is the one English dish that every one knows about ;) Great blog!

Erin said...

These are fantastic mugs! I love mugs in general and these are super fun. Fairy Cakes, Spitted Dick, Full English Breakfast and Fish N Chips... who wouldn't love them?

Kat said...

I thought Spotted Dick was something one went to the doctor for. I'd try it regardless. And bring these mugs to Canada! They'd be a great addition to any coffee counter :)

Cindy said...

I love London and those mugs are typical of its unique culture.

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