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RE: Classic Scones with Jam & Cream

in Foodies Bee Hive29 days ago

Perfect! They look delicious. And thank you for a timely reminder to add scones to my list of upcoming baking adventures.

Now for the seriously contentious issue of pronunciation, though. Do you pronounce scones with a short vowel sound as in 'cop', or a long vowel sound as in 'bone'? This debate, in the UK at least, has raged on since time immemorial!

Hope you're well and wishing you all the best for the week ahead :-)

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Hi @nathen007,
Thank you for the chuckle!
We pronounce it with a short vowel sound! So the humble scone has been the subject of many debates, it seems. Cream or jam on top?
I hope you have a wonderful week!

The cream and jam argument is the other major bone of contention!

This is how seriously we take the debate in the UK!

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/queen-scones-jam-cream-what-goes-first-debate-cream-tea-outrage-a8260686.html

Personally, I'd go for long vowel and jam on top. Seems we're opposites! I'd even add that despite you suggesting they'd had a few minutes too many in the oven, I think they look perfect.

Best wishes and I look forward to disagreeeing with you on your next post ;-)

Haha @nathen007, I enjoyed reading that! Gosh, it is a serious matter;)
OK, so you're with the bone brigade, I'll remain a cop, I must go check out what you've been up to!
Have a wonderful Tuesday🤗