I don't know if Vixen is still around, but she was looking for 'English Puddings' by Mike Sparks I think Where are the puddings we used to enjoy The ones I had when once a boy With custard rich and custard thick On baked jam roll and spotted dick With custard rich and custard thick On baked jam roll and spotted dick Where are the pies we used to see With fruit from every bush and tree With crusts that melted in your mouth Food that united north and south (rpt last 2 lines) And rich rice puddings, treacle tart Enough to gladden any heart And apple dumplings big and round The ones which weighed nigh half a pound (rpt last 2 lines) And lardy cake the country's wealth We're told is dangerous to our health And how often does a menu say There's bread pudding for you today (rpt last 2 lines) Our bakewell puddings take their part Or try perhaps some rhubarb tart Or maybe bread and butter pud To perk you up and do you good (rpt last 2 lines) So shun French trifles and sorbet Tell them to stuff their creme brulee Stand on your dignity and say An English pudding for me today (rpt last 2 lines)
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