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Your very welcome Kandj <3

NOW FOR SOME LOVELY COMEDY

WHEN I PLAYED FOR WALES ..... MAX BOYCE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phOjW5KLC9w

Max Boyce's Boyhood Memories told in such a wonderful way! <3

Bread of heaven, bread of heaven
Feed me till I want no more
Feed me till I want no more tra la la la

Awwww, Mum and Dad's choice to be sung at our wedding...... love it.... I can hear them harmonising now........ more tissues methinks. Thanks Jem x

ANOTHER SONG SPECIAL TO KANDJ <3

CWM RHONDDA (BREAD OF HEAVEN )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT4n1hGjDDg

I am still using my old Windows 7 as it has all my links etc on it. I have a Windows 10 reconditioned one, but I like this one. The Avast Free Security is still protecting it for now.

We can NOT have a Welsh Special without this next one ....

EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE .....

MYFANWY .... BRYN TERFEL & MALE VOICE CHOIR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2f382uMJvA


Not all of us speak Welsh, but this special Love Song from Wales has the ability to reach the hearts of everyone regardless of language barriers
So what is the English translation of the beautiful song?



MYFANWY (Only verses 1 & 3 are usually sang which is a shame as verse 2 tells the story and sets the scene)

Why is it anger, O Myfanwy,
That fills your eyes so dark and clear?
Your gentle cheeks, O sweet Myfanwy,
Why blush they not when I draw near?
Where is the smile that once most tender
Kindled my love so fond, so true?
Where is the sound of your sweet words,
That drew my heart to follow you?

What have I done, O my Myfanwy,
To earn your frown? What is my blame?
Was it just play, my sweet Myfanwy,
To set your poet's love aflame?
You truly once to me were promised,
Is it too much to keep your part?
I wish no more your hand, Myfanwy,
If I no longer have your heart.

Myfanwy, may you spend your lifetime
Beneath the midday sunshine's glow,
And on your cheeks O may the roses
Dance for a hundred years or so.
Forget now all the words of promise
You made to one who loved you well,
Give me your hand, my sweet Myfanwy,
But one last time, to say "farewell".

<3

I have a new laptop and this also has a mind of its own Jem.

I'm still having problems Kandj.... perhaps is the naughty JORJE (storm) interfering with the internet signal

SNAP!!! That's a real coincidence Jem

Similar ingredients made in a different way I think.

I've just been watching you tube Shirley Bassey and Bryn Terfel.... legends, both of them. Goosebumps!

Next, here's the girl from TIGER BAY with the HUGE voice...

I WHO HAVE NOTHING ...... SHIRLEY BASSEY (1979)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfDAoSDsAS4

I'm very sorry about the sudden interruption in today's broadcast ;-)
Radio Jem is experiencing some technical difficulties;-)

ie ... It was GO SLOW and then SCREEN FREEZE ... had to pull the plug out and reboot :-0

BUT WE ARE BACK ON AIR:-D :-D :-D


I've yet to make Bara Brith Kandj, but I have made Teisen Lap :-)

We always had home made Welsh cakes and Bara Brith (with lots of best butter..... a real treat) for tea on St David's Day. I still make the Bara Brith from Mum's recipe and it brings back many happy memories.

Thank you Jem...... tearful at the Tredegar Male Voice Choir and had goosebumps with the youth group!! Need to find the tissues I think.

Well I am now very emotional having watched the ONLY BOYS ALOUD Audition version ..... yet again!

It is Our Prickles favourite. She has not been well for a while.
Sending lots of love Prickles <3 <3 <3

You surely can Kandj <3

Here are not just one but 2 versions of Calon Lan

CALON LAN ..... TREDEGAR MALE VOICE CHOIR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PX1vqTMOXs


****This is a clip of ONLY BOYS ALOUD at the Britain's Got Talent Competition in 2012 singing CALON LAN in a way only they can!<3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf-1kmoLHjI

Prickles <3

Back to the Cookery Studio now for Welsh Cakes...

Again recipes vary from family to family.
This is the recipe that my Sister-In-Law uses and they are delicious!.
She spreads them with Welsh Butter before serving.....

WELSH CAKES

INGREDIENTS:
1lb Self-Raising Flour 8oz Margarine 6oz Sugar 3oz Currants or Sultanas 2 Eggs A Little Milk Pinch of Salt

METHOD:
Sieve FLOUR and SALT into a mixing bowl.
Cut up MARGARINE and rub in with the fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Add SUGAR and FRUIT and stir in BEATEN EGGS. Mix to a stiff dough. Add a Drop of MILK if necessary.
Place on a floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to ¼ inch thickness.
Cut with a fluted 2 inch pastry cutter.
Cook on a pre-heated, lightly greased planc (griddle) over a slow heat until golden brown on both sides.
Cool on a wire rack.
Serve Fresh.

Can I request a link for Calon Lan please Jem?

Before I teach you how to make Welsh Cakes .... here's some Tom The Voice Jones

DELILAH ................... TOM JONES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S87jWwzvwd8

Now over to
RADIO JEM's COOKERY STUDIO;-)
...... because we can't have Dydd Gwyl Dewi without Cawl and Welsh Cakes ;-)

People have variations on how they make these traditional recipes but here are a few choices

FIRST ~ CAWL

CAWL
Serves 4
NB: This dish is best made the day before serving.

INGREDIENTS
• 1kg/2lb 3oz neck of lamb (on the bone), preferably Welsh, cut into serving pieces
• 2 litres/3 pints 10½fl oz lamb stock
• 225g/8oz potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 225g/8oz onions, peeled and chopped
• 225g/8oz leeks, trimmed and sliced into 1cm/½in slices
• 225g/8oz carrots, peeled and chopped
• 225g/8oz swede, peeled and chopped

METHOD:
1. Place the lamb into a large pan and pour over the stock. Bring the liquid to the boil, then reduce the heat until it is simmering and continue to simmer for one hour.
2. Add the chopped vegetables and continue to cook for a further hour. Remove from the heat, cover and set aside to cool overnight.
3. When you are ready to serve the stew, return the mixture to the boil and continue to boil for 15 minutes, or until completely heated through.

TO SERVE:
Divide the cawl equally among four to six serving plates.
Serve with crusty bread and Welsh cheese.

Overnight preparation time
10 to 30 mins cooking time



OUR SHAUN MAGIC WALES' <3 RECIPE

Cawl Hud Gymru

INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp Lard
2 Onions, roughly chopped
4 Large Carrots, thickly sliced
1 small Swede, cubed
1lb Braising Beef or Neck of Lamb
1lb Smoked Bacon Joint, cut into pieces
12 Black Peppercorns
1 Clove
2 Bay Leaves
4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
Water or stock to cover
1lb Potatoes, cut into large cubes
4 Small Leeks, very thinly sliced for garnish

METHOD:
1. Heat the lard in a large saucepan or flame-proof casserole. Add the onions, carrots and swede and brown on all sides. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2. Cut meat into equal pieces, and add to the pan and brown on all sides.
3. Return the vegetables to the pan with the meat and add the bacon and herbs. Cover with water or stock and bring to the boil.
4. Skim the surface then reduce the heat, partially cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring from time to time and keeping the liquid level topped up.
5. Add the potatoes to the pan and continue to simmer for a further 20-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
6. To serve - Garnish with lots of finely chopped raw leeks. Serve hot.