This is Syd.
He was my Grandad.
These are some facts about Syd;
He liked to dance.
He wore pink polyester shirts.
He loved gardening.
He became outraged if he had to spend more than 50p on a cup of tea.
He watched Bullseye.
This is not a blog about Syd.
This is a blog about Syd Special.
My family would always have an Easter break in the Lake District, and we would go to a cafe at Skelwith Bridge as a treat. This is where we partook of Syd Special for the first time.
A chocolatey treat but with a healthy(ish) edge. Fortunately the cafe sold recipe books so we could recreate SS at home.
It is also known as Chocolate fudge, but my brother and I thought it was hilarious that a.. well it's not really a cake or a biscuit, is it a tray bake? was named after our Grandad (it wasn't of course there must have been another Syd lurking about!)
I have tweaked the recipe a little and feel free to use any cereal you want. I'm sure my Mum used to make it with Shredded Wheat.
Enjoy with a cheap cup of tea!
Oh my oh my he wouldn't know where to turn, Syd Special can keep a family together!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a professional blog for a start, and one that nearly had me crying with laughter! thankyou.
ReplyDeleteNote from Dad, I think that there is a slight mistake, Syd tried not to spend more than 40p for a cup of tea which would hopefully include biscuits or cake.
ReplyDeleteFantastic post, Syd certainly had a twinkle in his eye :)
ReplyDeleteTwiggy x
mmmmmmmmmmm! syd special! my mouth is watering!!! hope you all had a good holiday! <3 xxx <3 xxx
ReplyDeleteThis so great and I love Skelwith Bridge! Definitely one to try with Rice Crispies maybe? My Mum made a fantastic Rice Crispie thing with melted toffee and melted marshmallows...I must find the recipe - after I've made a Syd Special that is...
ReplyDeleteawww, what a wonderful blog post, the SS is priceless :o)
ReplyDeletewhat a great post....I think I'm going to recreate Syd's special at my own home :)
ReplyDeleteit sounds sooooo mouthwatering.
a very heartwarming post and Syd's special looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteAhh Syd and his Special look and sound lovely :)
ReplyDeleteMorwenna xo
What a great blog post - great read. :)
ReplyDeleteUmmm yumm, i heart Syd! I'm all for the 50p cup of tea too!
ReplyDeleteP.s where is the craft shop in Hemel? I know patchwork corner, am i missing another (shock horror!)?
What a fantastic post! xx
ReplyDeletethe cake looks delicious. i like your blog. wish i knew my grandfather.
ReplyDeleteAs I was always and will be a Grandaddy's girl I am in love with this post!! Wish both of them were stlll with us.
ReplyDeleteSyd looks like he was a lovely chap and I think my Grandad would have agreed with him on the tea.
What a gorgeous post! Syd looks like a lovely twinkly man ! Lots of love, Amanda xxx
ReplyDeletehow much cocoa goes in the base? I'm guessing half a cup from the photo?
ReplyDeleteOh sorry forgot to add the cocoa. Yes it's half a cup.
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Awe what a lovely post about your Grandad. Lovely china cups too.
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