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December 30, 2008

strike me pink!

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My 'Strike Me Pink Raspberry Jam Cakes'. Inspired by the  first P.L. Travers book and Mary Poppins' favourite exclamation of delight, the one she uses when she and Bert enjoy a afternoon treat of winkles, cakes and tea after leaping into one of his pavement pictures. The recipe is in Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer - it's a cinch to make and leaves everyone wondering how on earth you got the raspberry jam inside the cakes.

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I'm not wondering...

We made these at school in Cookery classes in the 1960s! We called them Raspberry Buns. A sort of rock cake mixture, but softer - you made a dent in the centre, put in the jam and then pinched it up together again before baking.

Posted by: Penny Peberdy | December 30, 2008 at 15:13

Hello Jane! I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that my wonderful husband got me your book for Christmas... after a lot of not-so-subtle hinting. I knew I wanted it from reading your blog, and though it is set up differently than I anticipated, I am not disappointed at all! It is beautiful! Thank you for sharing the beauty in your world!

Posted by: Mindi | December 30, 2008 at 16:03

I'm not wondering either...as Penny says Raspberry Buns made in school cookery classes in those far off days when children were taught basic cooking skills.

Posted by: Gigibird | December 30, 2008 at 16:03

Has Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer made it to the US market yet? My dd and I were talking about it and while we've seen the first book we haven't seen Cherry Cake yet...

No birds or stuffing at our house either. Poultry allergy--weird, but true.

Posted by: willow | December 30, 2008 at 16:38

hello Jane--

I received your book, Gentle Arts, this holiday and it has become my favorite gift. I'm looking forward to your reading suggestions, as well as trying your bread recipe.

As a young person (I'll be 29 in about a month) raised in a post-women's movement culture, I never grew up with a lot of "domestic role models" but have always been searching for them. You decidedly make the list!

Thanks for your great work! And I'll be enjoying your blog:)

Posted by: Stephanie Hillberry | December 30, 2008 at 17:07

Another request for Cherry Cake in a US edition although I'm sure it isn't an easy project with all the recipes needing translation to US measures,terms and temeratures. I have a British edition of Gentle Art and have made the flapjacks from there a few times I'm not sure I'm up to "translating" a full book's worth of recipes.

Posted by: Julie | December 30, 2008 at 17:45

Oh yes, please a US edition of "Cherry Cake"! That would be delightful!

Posted by: Katherine | December 30, 2008 at 18:39

I'm so glad I'm not alone in not eating much over Christmas - I can't stand any of the traditional Christmas fare, though I cook it for the family. I live on cheese, nuts, fruit and celery during those few days!

Posted by: amanda Ryan | December 30, 2008 at 22:20

And I'm sitting here waiting for the Weekend book to arrive from Amazon! I was in such a dilemma as to which book to treat myself to! Now I want to try those cakes!!

Posted by: boo | December 31, 2008 at 01:10

I also received your book "Gentle Art" for Christmas in the US and I wanted to tell you how much I'm enjoying it. I sip from it a little each morning with my coffee before I start my day. I even dreamed of colors inspired by your book one day.

Posted by: Libby | December 31, 2008 at 01:21

I'm very curious about this cookbook - and although I don't know how much of a chef my sister-in-law is, with two little girls I think she may need this. I love the concept!

Posted by: catieP | December 31, 2008 at 02:41

Jane, I'm loving Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer...being transported back to my childhood reading and *yes* I always loved the food bits! I re-read What Katy Did just for the jam tarts. ;-)

Posted by: Jenny | December 31, 2008 at 07:58

Hi Jane,
My husband bought me "Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer" for Christmas - what a wonderful book! I'm looking forward to working my way through the recipes!
xx

Posted by: Victoria Plum | December 31, 2008 at 16:00

Hi Jane! I was just lucky enough to get to London for the first time and finding your cookbook was high on my list of things to do but alas, after several bookshops, I could not find it. So now I'll be ordering it from amazon.uk (please don't tell my husband how mush shipping costs). My vote is for a US version too please! Thanks for all the inspiration and a happy new year to you and you family!

Posted by: Darcy | January 01, 2009 at 00:20

These look scrumptious. I may have to try that!

Posted by: reminisceheirlooms | January 03, 2009 at 22:17

Hi Jane,
I have just made the "Strike Me Pink" cakes ... they are marvellous!! I'm just hoping that I have some left by the time my friends come round for tea!!!

Posted by: Victoria Plum | January 04, 2009 at 13:44

Mmmmmmm just made these with my 2 year old son. They are very, very moorish - I can see how Mary Poppins managed to get through a whole plateful! Quite nice with blackberry jam in the middle too (we ran out of raspberry half way through).

Posted by: Lindsay | January 19, 2009 at 15:51

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