In message , Mary
Fisher writes

Well, ours is - a Christmas Eve tradition since I was a child. It was a real
luxury in the war, my Dad used to bring one home from the market every year
and we solemnly - and enthusiastically - ate it with tomatoes - which is how
this began.

I began making my own when I discovered Jane Grigson, which was recommended
to me by a dear and long-gone friend. When youngest was about 17 he wanted
to do it too so it became his task until he had his own family. He still
comes here for some though, his beloved is a veggie!

Mary

I'll have a go this Christmas! Though I wasn't the one who had asked
for the recipe....

--
Klara, Gatwick basin