There's something comforting about old favourites, be they films, clothes, food, whatever. What has set me off on this line of thought is today's dinner - ham & egg flan. It's one of the few Mrs Beeton recipes we really love. I discovered it early in our married life. In those days we had it often, partially because my culinary repertoire was very limited, partially because it is so easy & cheap to make & partially because we enjoyed it so much.
As I mentioned yesterday, I'm doing a bit of freezer emptying & today's item to use up is a couple of ounces of sliced ham. I instantly thought of this recipe. I have since wondered if I should try doing something new & different but I've decided to stick with this idea. Once ham & egg flan occurred to me I've felt a warm glow of eager anticipation. I mentioned the thought to the Fox & he too beamed. We haven't had one for a while so I hope we still enjoy it. The very thought of it is reassuring & comforting.
But it seems to me that that is the reaction whatever old favourite you think of. They wrap you around in a warm eiderdown of comfort & reassurance. At Christmas time we often dig out our copy of "Calamity Jane", "Beauty & the Beast" or "High Society", all enjoyable romps & I've just realised musicals. All guaranteed to put us in good mood. It's time we had something reassuringly comforting once again.
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