If anyone for no reason at all is suddenly is in the the mood for some scones, here are a couple of tips: 1. Don't buy them. They are quick to make - 20 minutes from bag of flour out of cupboard… (View Post)

I'm neutral on the Devon/Cornwall thing but as cream is usually less solid than jam, unlike butter, jam then cream has practical benefits. (View Post)

Scone (pronounced "scoon") is where the stone (rhymes with bone in English) comes from. The Stone of Scone is installed in the new museum in Perth. After your visit you can go to the cafe a… (View Post)

Just a guess. The Gaels got there first. Should have googled before posting. Consensus seems to be that it's a Pictish origin name that was gaelicised by the Scots. (View Post)

Indeed. The one thing I learnt from my so far long career: ideas are two a penny; it's what you do with them that matters. (View Post)