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Friday, 29 March 2013

One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns!


And a very happy Good Friday to you all, my lovelies! I hope that today is finding you all fit and well, it's a beautiful day here, and I am watching the world go by from my sickbed! I have once again succumbed to the dreaded lurgy, which only seems to happen to me at holiday time ... this weekend I was to have had a stall at a very big Vintage Fair, which I've been preparing for weeks ... but never mind, worse things happen!

The title of today's post comes from a bit of reminiscing ... remembering the Good Friday's of my childhood, when the only shop open was the bakers ... it was the one day a year when you bought Hot Cross Buns ... they were special then, not like now, when you can buy them practically every day of the year! And they were definitely more spicy, glossier and bigger ... don't get me started on the size of Creme Eggs!

Hope you all have a lovely Easter weekend, and will catch up soon!

Love Claire xxx





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  1. Used-to-Bees29 March 2013 at 09:44

    Oh Claire, poor you! Hope you are soon feeling much better and able to enjoy the sunshine (long may it continue!) Sad to have missed out on the fair, and sad too for the people who will be missing the opportunity to buy your wares. I agree about hot cross buns and could add - what's all this with varying the flavour? Dried fruit and mixed spices, plus a jolly good cross is all that is required - chocolate and orange? What's that all about?
    x

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  2. Maria29 March 2013 at 09:57

    ~ Ooh dear, Mrs Thriftwood....Take Care of YOU! Pesky lurgy is no fun what so ever, my friend! Sending YOU twinkles covered in chocolate hugs ******* ~ Love Maria x

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  3. Jay29 March 2013 at 10:07

    Hope you feel better soon, put your feet up & have a cuppa with your hot cross buns! Happy Easter! x

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  4. Mezz29 March 2013 at 10:24

    take care of urself, hope ur better soon. i made my first ever homemade hot cross buns today, i dont think ill be able to go back to shop bought ones ever again!they were sooo much better.

    mezz x

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  5. Plain Jane29 March 2013 at 10:36

    I remember when - as a dare- I tried to get a whole chocolate digestive in my mouth sideways without breaking it - impossible. Now I could probably manage two or three! Keep yourself warm and cosy and hopefully that nasty lurgy will be on it's way for good. Happy Easter x Jane

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  6. Elderberry-Rob29 March 2013 at 10:47

    Get well soon!

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  7. the linen cloud29 March 2013 at 11:19

    Oh that's not fair ... hope you feel much better soon ... and have a lovely Easter ... Bee xx

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  8. Anonymous29 March 2013 at 11:21

    Like you, I often found/find that my off days are when it's a holiday... not that it makes any difference to us since my husband only works part time now and we don't celebrate these public holidays anyway. At the moment I have another health scare ongoing, not to be resolved until further tests next week, and trying not to worry about it.
    Hope you feel better soon.

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  9. Fran29 March 2013 at 13:05

    I hope you feel better soon, isn't it always the way, ill at the most inconvenient time, I think you deserve two cream eggs xxx

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  10. September Violets29 March 2013 at 14:21

    Oh dear Claire, not good to be ill on the holidays :( I hope your family is remembering you and bringing you some hot tea and keeping you comfortable through this bout. I am going to be MAKING hot cross buns today!! My husband said "I'll just pick some up at the grocery store", but that just wouldn't do. I like homemade buns like Mom used to make :) The sun is pouring into my kitchen at the moment, so it seems a good time to get onto that. Take care Claire, and hope you feel better before the weekend is over. XOX Wendy

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  11. ReVamped Vintage29 March 2013 at 15:12

    I hope you feel better soon! I'm also stuck in bed with the flu today so missing out on a vintage fair. Though I was only going as a buyer not a seller so at least my bank account is healthier! I hope you feel well enough to enjoy the rest of Easter, Mrs RV x

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  12. thriftwood29 March 2013 at 16:29

    Thank you ladies, for all your kind comments ... I've decided to bite the bullet while I'm feeling a little better, and have loaded the car. It will be an early start in the morning and if I feel bad I won't go, but otherwise it will be a bonus if I make it ... For my bank balance and for clearing some stock! Have a lovely weekend xxx

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  13. gilly29 March 2013 at 18:13

    Sorry to read that you've been struck down by the dreaded lurgy - hope you feel lots better soon and have fun tomorrow.
    Happy Easter to you too,
    xx

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  14. Gracie Saylor29 March 2013 at 20:01

    Claire, your post set me to remembering 'vintage" celebrations of Easter I have known as well...including some with hot cross buns :) Tonight I hope to attend a production called The Bridge. I am a member of a church that uses drama to celebrate life with Christ, the same beliefs of my childhood, but a different form of worship service.

    I hope you fair well at your fair today and that you and yours are blessed in all you do.

    xx,
    Gracie

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  15. Crafty in the Med29 March 2013 at 22:56

    Oh! dear so sorry to hear you are not feeling well.

    Sending you loads of positive vibes from across the channel

    Take care now

    Amanda :-)

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  16. Gillian Roe29 March 2013 at 22:57

    Hope you feel better soon and good luck with the fair! Happy Easter Claire. x

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  17. sweetbriardreams29 March 2013 at 23:47

    ...and wagon wheels, when did they get so small?!! I hope you feel better really soon and will be able to enjoy some of the holidays. Have a restful Easter. Chel x

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  18. Draffin Bears30 March 2013 at 00:14

    Oh Claire, you poor dear and so sorry to hear that you have come down with the flu.
    Have just read that you are feeling a little better - do hope that you are well enough to go to the Fair.
    Do take it easy and look after yourself.

    Hope that you and your family have a happy and blessed Easter
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  19. Josie-Mary30 March 2013 at 07:28

    I remember heading off to the bakers early on Good Friday to get our buns! It was a special treat :) Sorry to hear you're unwell, get well soon xx

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  20. Unknown30 March 2013 at 08:53

    Oh dear! So sorry to hear this - hope you are feeling better soon! <3
    Wishing you and yours a happy (and healthy) Easter!
    Sarah xox

    PS I don't usually like to leave links in comments, but thought you might be interested in my recipe competition. Hope this is okay! :-)
    http://www.chantillefleur.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/chantilles-cupcake-cook-off.html

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  21. Anne30 March 2013 at 18:29

    Hope you feel better soon Claire! Isnt it typical to get ill just before something special you are looking forward to and have been planning for ages? I love hot cross buns, but I wish we could go back to just being able to get them around easter time again as we did years ago.I have to say I dont buy them apart from this time of year though.

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  22. Unknown30 March 2013 at 19:48

    Happy Easter Claire,hope you will be feeling better soon,lovely posts and a belated Happy Birthday for the 1st.'bye for now Pam.

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  23. Anonymous30 March 2013 at 22:20

    Hope you are better soon Claire, such a shame you had to cancel your plans
    I too have gone down with the lurgy,
    with a house full of visitors it has not been easy but have kept going as you do .. have sneaked an hour away to catch up
    Have a wonderful Easter.. Ooo hot cross buns yummy!
    Thea x

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  24. Mylittlepieceofengland31 March 2013 at 00:19

    Feel better soon and have a lovely Easter :) xx

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  25. Maria Glazacheva31 March 2013 at 14:03

    Happy Easter !

    Bonne semaine!!

    xxx Maria xxx

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  26. Anonymous31 March 2013 at 17:58

    Hope you're back on your feet soon and ready to enjoy some sunshine (there's surely some on the way soon)!

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  27. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM1 April 2013 at 12:27

    Hope you're feeling a little bit better this morning Claire....such a shame you had to miss the fair!
    Sending Happy Easter wiches to you and your family,
    Susan x

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  28. Vintage Sheet Addict1 April 2013 at 18:10

    Hope you've had a great Easter and eaten lots of eggs! :) x

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  29. Ali4 April 2013 at 08:47

    Hello Claire. I hope your feeling much better. I was sad to hear you had to miss the fair. Especially after all your preparation. I hope you got to enjoy some lovely hot cross buns. Take care of yourself.
    Ali x

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  30. Maria Glazacheva7 April 2013 at 15:23

    Quelles jolies Fleures!!

    Bonne semaine!!

    xxx Maria xxx

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  31. Streetcomber7 April 2013 at 17:06

    Hope you are feeling better Claire, there are some horrible bugs around this winter.

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  32. john8 April 2013 at 18:37

    Hi Claire ! Lovely to see you at the vintage fair ..haven't used my jelly mould yet ! Love the little cups with primroses in...so very sweet ! Hope you have a lovely week ! Gail x

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  33. Annie Cholewa11 April 2013 at 11:17

    Somehow missed this. So sorry you've not been well Claire ... I do hope you're feeling better now :)

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I love to hear what you think of my ramblings and value all your comments ... I will try and get back to you, but am sorry if I don't always manage this ... sometimes real life just gets in the way! Claire xxx

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