Dear Penny,

Over here in the States, we can buy packaged pudding/pie mixes in a box, and all you have to do is add milk and heat it up. If you can't find a packaged mix, I guess you could make up a small batch of pudding and use that instead. And about your measuring cups, an ounce on this side of the Atlantic is the same as an ounce on the other side -- even though I heard that the British government has made it illegal to trade in ounces and pounds these days -- so, I'd draw the curtains and bring in the dog when you decide to make these pralines! ;-)

I love the idea of associating the word 'gypsy' with sweet desserts. Considering what other words are and have been associated with the word, why not tie 'gypsy' with food that almost everyone in the world can appreciate and enjoy!

-- Áine