The pudding is made by a small craft manufacturer in Cumbria and it’s absolutely gorgeous. All the vine fruits are soaked overnight in lots of brandy and dry sherry. Fresh breadcrumbs and freshly grated carrot help give the pudding a lighter texture. Ingredients are top quality and much more varied than usual – almonds, walnuts, stem ginger, apricots, cherries as well as the best, juicily alcoholic, raisins and sultanas. We asked why there are no currants and were told – none of us like currants! It’s not steamed until it’s black, caramelised and bitter – it’s light, sweet and aromatic and you can taste every ingredient. Most people have no idea that Christmas pudding can be this good and lots of people enjoy it who ‘don’t like Christmas pudding’.
The Ultimate Plum Pudding is not available in supermarkets (the company is too small for that) but it is available through Mill Hill School PTA. We have had the pudding attractively labelled especially for us. Our label incorporates the art work of pupils in year 9 and states that the sale of the pudding supports our school. Each order for a 1lb pudding (serves 4) costs £5.00 (We get bigger discounts the more you order). There are also small individual puddings priced at £1.75 each. By ordering direct from the manufacturer allows there to be a good profit for us within a price which is competitive with the premium retail puddings.
It’s a really great pudding – a true highlight for the meal of the year. We’re proud to offer it and know that you’ll love it. Your family and friends will love it (including the vegetarians). It’s so easy to order from us AND it raises money for Our School. It has to be worthwhile.
Fill in the order form and send it back now. Last date for orders is Friday 5th November and the puddings can be collected from the main school reception or will be delivered via pupil post the week of the 6th December.
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