Dear Pope...

[Arch]

Dear Benedict the whateverness, Sir,

I am writing to ask for special dispensation. Although merely an agnostic, and therefore not officially of your flock, I have elected to give up chocolate for Lent, just to prove that I can. However, in a spirit of Christian charity, and downright daftness, I have agreed to feed Tea and Cake to a small party of cyclists next Sunday. However, the two types of cake I have chosen to make both require a coating of chocolate on top. I will be quite able to merely cover half of each cake, so as to leave a portion free, but I think not licking the spoon and bowl I melt it in will be Wasteful, which is a Sin. May I therefore have special dispensation for Saturday when I do the baking?

Yours

Arch

PS. Since Sainsburys only sell walnut, raisins and glace cherries in bigger bags than the 2oz of each I need, I'll have a lot left. Do you have any recipes to use them up?

PPS. I like your big hats. Do you keep sandwiches under them?

 

[alecstilleyedye]

just don't mention the jonnies or mooncups…

 

[Aperitif]

Dear Benedict the whateverness, Sir,
...
PPS. I like your big hats. Do you keep sandwiches under them?

He mitre he might not...

 

[Crackle]

How long before Arch gets a reply from the pope. Watch the new member list carefully.

 

[Hilldodger]

Dear Arch.

Of course you can, no probs. But a couple of Hail Mary's wouldn't go amiss while you're baking.

And yes, I do keep sandwiches under my 'at..although not marmalade ones like Paddington.

Cheers,

Hilldodger

PP The Pope

 

[Black Sheep]

but I think not licking the spoon and bowl I melt it in will be Wasteful, which is a Sin. May I therefore have special dispensation for Saturday when I do the baking?

Yours

Arch

you are aware that sunday's don't count in the 40 days of lent?

something to do with it being a day of celebration and rest

 

[ChrisKH]

I doubt licking the spoon constitutes gluttony. Depends how big the spoon is I suppose.

My eldest has officially given up fattening desserts for Lent (which he tends to overindulge) and he has lost between 4-5 pounds thus far which is no bad thing as he was carrying a bit more than he should. Yoghurt and fruit of any volume or number is allowed.

 

[Aperitif]

I doubt licking the spoon constitutes gluttony. Depends how big the spoon is I suppose.

Yes - size of the spoon is critical. Go for the biggest you can get for your money spoondolicks...

 

[Arch]

you are aware that sunday's don't count in the 40 days of lent?

something to do with it being a day of celebration and rest

Woohoo! I'd forgotton...

Although, I'll still need to do the chocolate covering on the Saturday. So, I either leave washing up the bowl and spoon 'til after midnight, or I claim one of the past Sundays by default...

Hilldodger, what sort of the sandwiches does the Pope eat, then?

(any sort, his tastes are very catholic)

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

What happens when the Pope dies?

That's right.

Another one pop(e)s up.

Holy smoke, that was bad.

 

[TheDoctor]

Since Sainsburys only sell walnut, raisins and glace cherries in bigger bags than the 2oz of each I need, I'll have a lot left. Do you have any recipes to use them up?

Border tart should do nicely

 

[HelenD123]

I doubt licking the spoon constitutes gluttony. Depends how big the spoon is I suppose.

And how much surplus chocolate there is

 

[Arch]

Border tart should do nicely

Oh, yes...

 

[Arch]

And how much surplus chocolate there is

Indeed, I've had to buy more than I actually needed as one bar wasn't enough...

 

[The Pope]

Dear Arch

I am considering vezzer to grant your reqvest for dispensation. I vill be in touch shortly.

By ze vay, can you knit me a new hat?