Kew Gardens Scented Candle,Hyacinth

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cup plus 1 Tablespoon breadcrumbs (Here are those breadcrumbs again – you may wish to have your hubby bring you two fresh loaves the day you’re planning a Candlelight Supper.)

As with your All-purpose Candlelight Supper, you will want to clear away the supper things, staying well out of reach of The Major. And then you may serve the DESSERT COURSE.Because when you see your husband upside down in the garden, the first concern is who he's upside down with. Richard, who are you upside down with? I hope it's someone we know. Why not light one of our scented candles on the side whilst you have a relaxing bath? Then really top it off by using our lovely handmade soap too! Our Process One can only assume these poorly-trained postmen are the result of austerity cuts throughout Britain. This fun scene comes from Series 4, Episode 1: A Job for Richard.

Poor Sheridan! He never stood a chance. This one comes from Series 3, Episode 5: Richard's New Hobby.

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Mrs Fortescue is another lady I have invited to attend my Candlelight Suppers. She is the relative of a baronet. And we are most fortunate, Richard and I, that of all her acquaintances blest with their own transport, Mrs Fortescue has chosen us to escort her into town whenever she needs to go there. I really must make it a point to get her to one of my Candlelight Suppers before the year is out, poor dear. She seems to have developed no appreciation for dining by Candlelight. I think subdued lighting makes a statement, myself. But Mrs Fortescue says she likes to see what she’s eating, which defeats the whole purpose of a Candlelight Supper! I hope that's a first-class stamp. I object to having second-class stamps thrust through my letterbox. I should have thought postmen would be trained to recognise first-class stamp houses.

I am reliably informed that H. M. does her own, but I always get mine from the Major. He’s a great shooter and always manages to produce the odd brace of pheasant during hunting season. It’s why I invite him to be Guest of Honour at my Candlelight Supper. Otherwise, I should be very wary of having the Major. And if he were a sergeant, he wouldn’t step a foot past the door! I send Richard down to the Major’s for my pheasant as, reliable though he is on the hunting field, the Major is not reliable when I am within arm’s reach.) Heat oil in a heavy saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Saute cabbage, stirring frequently, until it begins to wilt. Add remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Increase heat to medium high and boil 10-15 minutes or until cabbage is tender and most of liquid has evaporated. Our scented candles are available in a variety of fragrances. You have already discovered our wonderful Hyacinth scented candle, but there are many more in our range: Impulsive Daddy! I hope he's not going to drive at speeds incompatible with my cut-glass condiment set. In Series 5, Episode 4: A Riverside Picnic, Hyacinth explains the obvious to the postman. Of COURSE you can't just walk over an invitation when you're inviting someone to a waterside supper with riparian entertainment!I mention all of that because without the writer, there IS no memorable character. We all see Dame Patricia Routledge and the amazing job she did playing Hyacinth, but it does take two – both writer and actor. Where to Watch Keeping Up Appearances? I first developed my recipe for vichyssoise when Richard and I were looking at country property. We had a difficult decision to make.‘Richard,’ I asked him one morning at breakfast (See Chapter 2: Breakfast), ‘ Would you like thatch?’ Richard is a thoughtful husband but he’s sometimes a little too thoughtful. He can be very slow on the draw some mornings. He said, ‘Thatch? Well I usually have cornflakes.’ Well that decided the question as far as I was concerned.‘Richard,’ I said, ‘When we’re entertaining and I’ve laid one of my executive tables, the last thing I want is bits of straw falling into people’s vichyssoises!’ We didn’t buy thatch. We bought Marston Hall. But here is my straw-proof recipe for vichyssoise: