Miranda Mills | The Comfort Book Club / China Court by Rumer Godden @MirandaMills | Uploaded August 2021 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Welcome to the first Comfort Book Club discussion! Mum and I are chatting about August's book choice, 'China Court' by Rumer Godden. There are a few spoilers in this chat, as we're assuming you have read the book if you watch! See below for details on the '84 Charing Cross Road' giveaway (this is October's book pick). Let us know your thoughts on 'China Court' in the comments, and be sure to mention whether you wish to be included in the giveaway! Special thanks to Anne and Pamela for recording some of their thoughts on 'China Court' to include within this episode.
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INSTAGRAM: Do join me on Instagram: @mirandasnotebook (instagram.com/mirandasnotebook/?hl=en) and @mirandasbookcase (instagram.com/mirandasbookcase/?hl=en)
BOOK CLUB: I host the Comfort Book Club with my Mum, and every month we pick a comforting read and discuss it on the last Friday of the month (along with a baking session!). Everyone is very welcome to read along with us. See our other chosen reads for Autumn - Christmas here: youtube.com/c/MirandaMills/community
Join in on instagram, tagging @TheComfortBookClub #TheComfortBookClub
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GIVEAWAY:
(GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER, LIZ DORRINGTON). Include a mention of '84 Charing Cross Road' in your comment if you'd like to be entered for this international giveaway. You must be over 18 to enter and must provide your address on request in order to receive the book.
The giveaway ends Monday 30th August 9am BST. The winner will be selected at random and will be contacted in the comments & announced at the start of my next video. Good luck!
LINKS:
(affiliate links used for Blackwells)
China Court by Rumer Godden: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/China-Court-by-Rumer-Godden/9781504066594?a_aid=mirandamills
A Fugue in Time by Rumer Godden: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/A-Fugue-in-Time-by-Rumer-Godden/9781844088577?a_aid=mirandamills
84 Charing Cross Road (Slightly Foxed edition): foxedquarterly.com/shop/helene-hanff-84-charing-cross-road-plain-foxed-edition
Heartthrobs by Carol Dyhouse: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Heartthrobs-by-Carol-Dyhouse/9780198828129?a_aid=mirandamills
Time is a Stream by Rumer Godden (short story): newyorker.com/magazine/1949/07/09/time-is-a-stream
VANILLA CREAM RECIPE:
First, measure 4 Tbsps of sweet Sherry and 1 Tbsp water into saucepan (2 Tbsps good vanilla plus 3 Tbsps water can be substituted). Add the thin peel of one lemon and set aside for 1/2 hour.
Next, whip 575ml double cream until thickened, but still liquid (stop before the cream starts making soft peaks).
Then, soak 4 gelatine leaves in 4 Tbsps of cold water for 5 mins. Drain and remove the now softened gelatine from the water, squeezing out any excess water and add the gelatine to the Sherry mixture in the saucepan. Heat over a gentle heat stirring constantly until the gelatine is all melted and then add 2 Tbsps caster sugar, and continue stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Be careful not to boil the mixture. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Fold the gelatine and Sherry mixture into the cream gently with a large spoon. Pour into a prepared mould(s) (we used one old fashioned decorative pint glass mould and two small copper ones, all lightly oiled, or you can line a loaf tin with cling film that overhangs the edges, and pour the mixture into that for an easy-to-turn-out version). Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or overnight until ready to serve. For serving, ease the edges of the velvet cream gently away from the edges and carefully use a knife to loosen as much as possible, carefully dip briefly the mould into a tin filled about 1/3 full with very hot water to loosen the bottom (you might need to do this twice or so) and un-mould onto a pretty plate. Decorate with berries of your choice, and (optional) serve with a berry sauce.
NOTE: Music in my video is from Epidemic Sound, a subscription service that provides royalty free music.
Welcome to the first Comfort Book Club discussion! Mum and I are chatting about August's book choice, 'China Court' by Rumer Godden. There are a few spoilers in this chat, as we're assuming you have read the book if you watch! See below for details on the '84 Charing Cross Road' giveaway (this is October's book pick). Let us know your thoughts on 'China Court' in the comments, and be sure to mention whether you wish to be included in the giveaway! Special thanks to Anne and Pamela for recording some of their thoughts on 'China Court' to include within this episode.
—
SUBSCRIBE: If you enjoy this video, please consider subscribing to my youtube channel. I'd be thrilled! youtube.com/mirandamills
SUPPORT: No pressure at all, but if you would like to support my work by making a donation to my channel, you can 'buy me a tea!': buymeacoffee.com/mirandamills
INSTAGRAM: Do join me on Instagram: @mirandasnotebook (instagram.com/mirandasnotebook/?hl=en) and @mirandasbookcase (instagram.com/mirandasbookcase/?hl=en)
BOOK CLUB: I host the Comfort Book Club with my Mum, and every month we pick a comforting read and discuss it on the last Friday of the month (along with a baking session!). Everyone is very welcome to read along with us. See our other chosen reads for Autumn - Christmas here: youtube.com/c/MirandaMills/community
Join in on instagram, tagging @TheComfortBookClub #TheComfortBookClub
—
GIVEAWAY:
(GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER, LIZ DORRINGTON). Include a mention of '84 Charing Cross Road' in your comment if you'd like to be entered for this international giveaway. You must be over 18 to enter and must provide your address on request in order to receive the book.
The giveaway ends Monday 30th August 9am BST. The winner will be selected at random and will be contacted in the comments & announced at the start of my next video. Good luck!
LINKS:
(affiliate links used for Blackwells)
China Court by Rumer Godden: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/China-Court-by-Rumer-Godden/9781504066594?a_aid=mirandamills
A Fugue in Time by Rumer Godden: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/A-Fugue-in-Time-by-Rumer-Godden/9781844088577?a_aid=mirandamills
84 Charing Cross Road (Slightly Foxed edition): foxedquarterly.com/shop/helene-hanff-84-charing-cross-road-plain-foxed-edition
Heartthrobs by Carol Dyhouse: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Heartthrobs-by-Carol-Dyhouse/9780198828129?a_aid=mirandamills
Time is a Stream by Rumer Godden (short story): newyorker.com/magazine/1949/07/09/time-is-a-stream
VANILLA CREAM RECIPE:
First, measure 4 Tbsps of sweet Sherry and 1 Tbsp water into saucepan (2 Tbsps good vanilla plus 3 Tbsps water can be substituted). Add the thin peel of one lemon and set aside for 1/2 hour.
Next, whip 575ml double cream until thickened, but still liquid (stop before the cream starts making soft peaks).
Then, soak 4 gelatine leaves in 4 Tbsps of cold water for 5 mins. Drain and remove the now softened gelatine from the water, squeezing out any excess water and add the gelatine to the Sherry mixture in the saucepan. Heat over a gentle heat stirring constantly until the gelatine is all melted and then add 2 Tbsps caster sugar, and continue stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Be careful not to boil the mixture. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Fold the gelatine and Sherry mixture into the cream gently with a large spoon. Pour into a prepared mould(s) (we used one old fashioned decorative pint glass mould and two small copper ones, all lightly oiled, or you can line a loaf tin with cling film that overhangs the edges, and pour the mixture into that for an easy-to-turn-out version). Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or overnight until ready to serve. For serving, ease the edges of the velvet cream gently away from the edges and carefully use a knife to loosen as much as possible, carefully dip briefly the mould into a tin filled about 1/3 full with very hot water to loosen the bottom (you might need to do this twice or so) and un-mould onto a pretty plate. Decorate with berries of your choice, and (optional) serve with a berry sauce.
NOTE: Music in my video is from Epidemic Sound, a subscription service that provides royalty free music.
