My father and his best friend "Uncle" John used to go on walking holidays in the Lake District quite frequently. Dad always brought back some Kendal Mint cake so, when I came across this in the Supermarket here, I couldn't resist it. I bought the brown one which was always my favourite.
I know that it is 100% sugar and I shouldn't really be eating it (it is still in the wrapper). I will most likely try it on one of our walks.
I googled Kendal Mint cake and discovered that Sir Edmund Hillary and Sirdar Tensing took it with them when they scaled Everest. To find out what a Kendal Mint cake is see HERE
Had my diabetic eye check yesterday and was told to keep going on as I am as there is no sign of damage to my eyes so that is good.
Enjoy your cake and the memories.
ReplyDeleteI will but it is not cake but a slab of a mint sweet.
ReplyDeleteYes the brown one was definitely the best. It was the highlight of father's holidays.
ReplyDeleteI was really surprised to find it on the supermarket shelves here, but suppose everything is available globally now.
DeleteI am sure the sugar (high) helped Sir Edmund scale the mountain faster.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am sure it did. Very tasty as well.
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