Bron, what do you mean by a sponge mix? A mixture you can buy in a packet - I know some cake type mixes exist and I am lazy? If so, I will try it or think I will.... Also, I wonder how it would work out with maple syrup... I was so lazy that I had to wait till xmas (with parents - and gave mum pot of maple syrup for xmas) before I sampled this simple delight.

While I'm still thinking of puddings, does anyone else like an old school dinner favourite of mine, a jam rolly-polly ?sp or any other of those suet type puddings?

Further thoughts, on pancakes now I have mentioned them, does anyone else enjoy savoury pancakes... again, I am lazy but my mother cooks ones I enjoy using what in the UK is called "buckwheet" - seems to make a heavier texture. I love them with a strong cheese mix inside.

Jon