What is Toad in the Hole?
The table set for dinner features some typical English dishes including Toad in the Hole made from sausages baked in a popover batter, onion gravy to go over the Toad, potatoes mashed with Stilton cheese (not shown) pickled beetroot, and Black Currant/Lemon Squash, a beverage made from squashing fruit. ( I had to ask didn't I?) Toad in the hole is pretty good if you want to try making it from a recipe on the internet which may have a less confusing method sequence than the one I found on the BBC.
The rose on the table is from our garden. Pretty good for November, eh? See Jack in the mirror? We got this sideboard from another missionary flat that was closing up. It has "barley twist" turned spindles on either side, quite popular with the American collectors. We found 4 barley twist chairs in one of the sheds here.
