There are few things in life that provide me with more comfort than vogels toast and a good cup of tea. Being at home with my family comes close, feeding the family cat yoghurt from a teaspoon, maybe another. Tea and toast though at any time of day, whatever the circumstance, will warm and soothe you like a friendly cuddle in a way that other things simply can't.
I like my toast crispy and my tea strong, and if it's morning time and the spring sun is shining onto your kitchen table, and your Mum has homemade orange marmalade on offer, then that's what I'll be spreading. I rarely buy marmalade and I've never made it. It polarises opinion; people are usually either firmly in either the love or hate camp. I used to hate it, but we all know that with age comes maturity of both palette and behaviour, and I now love the stuff. Homemade of course is best; someone once told me his Mother always used to say that as a guest, you can tell a lot about a home by it's marmalade. Incidentally, the home of that person's was always good. I found this article over at the Guardian about one blogger's pursuit for marmalade perfection, and have a read for a recipe. I just might hit up the market for some delicious seasonal citrus and give it a go this weekend.
Now I think about it I have actually never tried marmalade on toast so don't know if I like it or not! I only ever use marmalade to glaze ham with loads of brown sugar (so delicious). Have you seen the beautiful jars of Serville orange marmalade at Floraditas? I think I would like that marmalade :)
ReplyDeleteNever on toast?! Amazing! I don't have it that often, but it's definitely the main way I ever eat it! Although I have had glazed ham with it of course too. Seville orange marmalade always looks gorgeous; will have to keep an eye out at Floriditas! Looking forward to having a go at making it :)
ReplyDeleteMy mum never made us marmalade, but our cat did like yoghurt (although his favourite was ice cream...like me). Can't go past toast and tea, as long as there's plenty of butter and the tea's strong then it'll be the perfect start or end to my day.
ReplyDeleteI totally recommend that you make marmalade this weekend! It makes you feel super domesticated and somehow all calm... It's fantastically easy too - though not so easy as to detract from the enormous pride you will feel at seeing the gleaming jars of golden goodness lined up on the bench . And the deliciousness of it is truly unsurpassable.
ReplyDeleteYum, I don't think there is anything better than homemade marmalade on toast. I might make some myself this weekend ... it is after a great time of year for citrus fruit!
ReplyDeleteI used to hate marmalade. Growing up my dad was the only one in the family who'd eat it. But I've slowly been won over by various homemade versions... most recently my own. Have sloooowly been working up the marmalade love :)
ReplyDeleteAnd crispy toast is the only way!