Collecting Plates online.

I had found a new obsession . Old plates!!!. I was given part of an old dinner set by a friend who didn't want "the old thing", and I was so happy. At the time I had no idea who it was designed by or how old it was.   Then I decided there would be  mid Xmas Dinners in my home.  Out came the dinner, and desert plates. Piled up, very regal,  people commented on them. I was so proud.
   So, that very next week online I was perusing the Alfred Meakin

name. Wow, all the goodies to behold. So I started my little collection. Never have I spend extravagantly , only what I could afford at the time.  I saw this lovely smaller cake plate. Square in size and it took my eye. I hoped no one else would bit. No, it was mine. I waited for confirmation, off to the bank to deposit money ,and emailed to  seller my details.  I waited, and waited, and waited  and after 2weeks I emailed again asking was there a problem. Its fine, sometimes if the seller has lots to deal with it will take time.  The seller responded  saying they had "misplaced" the plate, and could they please have another couple of days.  Ok I said, that's fine. waited another week, contacted the seller suggesting a refund, and seller replied,"have posted plated today"   The phone rang in the afternoon and it was the seller to apologize saying her mum and herself were selling an uncles property together on separate sites and goods had been muddled. At last I received my plate the nest day with an extra gift inside for my patience, and everytime I use the plate I am reminded and tell the story of the missing plate.

What to put on the plate.

EVERYONES FAVOURITE MUFFINS.

1 large  cup flour                                               2 teaspoons baking powder

1 egg                                                                  milk to mix

2 cups grated cheese                                          Extras:grated onion, bacon bits, Maggi stock of choice
                                                                             parsley.

Mix all ingredients together. Place in greased muffin tins and cook 10-15minutes until golden at 200oC  yum o yum