FRENCH KNITTING NOSTALGIA

FRENCH KNITTING NOSTALGIA

French knitting is sometimes called spool knitting.  I wonder whether kids still do this?  My sister and I loved it. Tasmanian winters are long and cold and this  fireside occupation was perfect. Little boys enjoyed it too. My cousin Frank grew up in Deloraine and told me

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SANDWICHES – TAKE 2 SLICES OF BREAD

SANDWICHES - TAKE 2 SLICES OF BREAD

It is said that sandwiches were popularized by John Montagu, 4th earl of Sandwich (1718-1792).   Well they were named in his honour,  so presumably it’s true.  It happened due to the fact that the British peer  was addicted to gambling.  A French travel book claimed he requested

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THE CRICKET CHRISTMAS CAKE🏏

THE CRICKET CHRISTMAS CAKE🏏

Cricket matches,  especially Ashes series, do not usually engender  goodwill between Australia and England. However, as Christmas approached in 1932, Australia made a remarkable gesture. A giant, Ashes themed   cake was sent to London to be distributed to the city’s hospitals and children’s homes . It weighed

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