butter

“People who love to eat are always the best people.” ― Julia Child

Julia, I believe, also said “everything is better with butter” which is, of course, absolutely true. I know I’d have adored her if I’d met her. I loved the film Julie & Julia. Nora Ephron is another one of my heroes. But sadly another one I’ll never meet. Yesterday afternoon I visited my lovely friend Jess in Ely to have cream tea at The Fire Engine. I tried, for the first time in my life, lemon scones – with honey. Normally I’m quite particular about my cream teas being the traditional scones with butter, jam and cream. So I admit I was a little circumspect at the prospect of this novelty, but they were delicious. On the train to Ely I started reading Mastering the Art of French Eating – great title! – by Ann Mah. An advanced copy from my publisher (a perk of the job) as it’s not out ’till Oct. It’s wonderful and makes me want to go to Paris right this minute – those Parisians know a thing or two about butter.