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Trump continues to make daily headlines - around the world I believe.
Well, at least living in Trumpland (which at a practical level has already arrived despite the inauguration being 20th January) isn't boring! Here was one of my favourite recent summarized articles:
From 'The Week' December 2, 2016 (USA edition)
Thank God we have the queen
Giles Fraser
The Guardian
It’s taken Donald Trump’s victory to make me truly appreciate our monarchy, said Giles Fraser. This was the thought that occurred to me when, in a vain attempt to distract myself from “the nightmare of the U.S. election,”
I started watching The Crown, the Netflix series about Queen Elizabeth II. Trump makes you realize how valuable it is for a country to have “something beyond the ballot box” to unite around. I see this every week at the London church where I’m parish priest. The members of the congregation, from a wide range of backgrounds, have little in common. Yet they all sing “God Save the Queen” with an affection that you would never see directed at an elected official.
Some anti-monarchists claim that the royal family is a threat to progressive reform, that this historic institution is the embodiment of British conservatism. That’s nonsense. Indeed, it’s arguable that the steady, reassuring presence of King George VI made it easier for Prime Minister Clement Attlee to introduce radical progressive policies, including the National Health Service and welfare state, in the years following World War II. In an age where “the money god” has become incarnate in this man Trump, we should “thank our lucky stars that our head of state worships at a very different altar.”
Full Gurardian article here.
Thanksgiving Treats
Thanksgiving (Nov 24th for my British friends) is all about food and being appreciative with frineds and family.
Here's a treat I made up on the spur of the moment trying to get into the T-day spirit and having some girlfriends over for lunch. Best eaten warm I later discovered.
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| Turkey, Pea & Thyme Quiche with Stuffing Crust |
And being so fortunate to have Turkey Dinner with friends o the actual day, I found and made these Apple-Cranberry Kuchettes (recipe here) as my offering for an alternative to the traditional pumpkin and pecan pies. Very tasty and you can make your own tangy creme fraiche to counter the sweet kuchettes. Just mix a cup whipping cream and 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or buttermilk) and let stand at room temperature to thicken before refrigeration. And the kuchettes freeze well if you have any left!
Next day leftover duck with more friends. Leftovers - the best bit of T-day eating!
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