My dear Lucy, I cannot write any more until I have told you how lovely it was to see you and all the Latte family last week! I know that we write to each other regularly, but nothing can compare with being with your friends in the flesh; a cup of tea, a slice of cake and a chin-wag really do lift the spirits. And talking of cake, that Lemon Drizzle cake that you keep in the freezer for "unexpected guests (serves them right)" was truly delicious. So moist. I have to say that the news that it may have been licked by your cat, didn't dampen my enjoyment! Your smallest child is so droll.
Well, this week you can see that I have been baking again - Victoria Sandwich cake, page 262 - and again have slightly bent the rules. I used to think that I was a real stickler for doing things right, but appear to be proving myself wrong... The Chino family don't really go in for flim-flam and decoration, so I substituted strawberry jam for the fresh strawberries and cream. We had friends over for tea and served it for dessert, which is why there's only half a cake in my picture!
My husband reminded me that I really must enter a Victoria Sandwich into our local agricultural show this autumn; he says it could win prizes and has been encouraging me to unleash my creations on the wider public for a number of years. Perhaps I shall this year... Which reminds me; are you still the reigning champion in your village? Will you be defending your crown this summer? I must say that I think you are rather brave; it's all very well talking about it, but putting your cake where your mouth is is another thing entirely!
On a more serious note, you will take care when motorcycling along the country lanes, won't you? Mr Chino has had me watching the TT races this week; the image of leather-clad bodies hurtling along at high speed put me in mind of you and I don't want the next Victoria Sandwich I bake to be a funereal one.Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
With love, Cathy x
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