Open for my cure for (home away from) homesickness
Cheers Reader!
Well, try as I might, I can't quite stop missing England. It truly felt like home, and I miss everyone and everything there (except maybe the tiny kitchen appliances). When this feeling hits me, I focus on what England didn't have, such as my American family and friends (and big kitchen appliances). Do you know what else England didn't have? Monty's plant-based butter!
Okay, well technically it did for the first month we were there because I packed as many containers of Monty's as I was willing to risk leaking into my luggage. For the record, none of it did, and I should have packed more. By the time we got to visit London and have a proper afternoon tea, it was December, and the Monty's was long gone. Back in our country cottage, I recreated our London hotel's vegan scone recipe, which turned out great, but in the back of my mind, I wanted to do a gluten-free version using Monty's.
Well, I finally got my chance, and let me tell you, this recipe is as easy as it is tasty. I made these scones for my daughter and her friend during a playdate, and they got such a kick out of the fancy china. I, on the other hand, got a kick out of their conversation, which was a debate over whether Draco Malfoy's amazing hair overrides his lackluster values.
Click here for a taste of England done in this American's style.
Jennifer Gabel Health
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