More Cakes

Would you like some cloud-cake? This was the question we were asked after the Ascension Day service. We have learnt that to decline the offer of food is considered offensive in the Arab culture, so we smiled and accepted. To our surprise cloud-cake was one of the nicer cakes we have sampled, it wasn't too sweet, but nice and fluffy - like all cloud-cakes should be. We associate Christmas with certain foods, and Easter is synonymous with eggs; so why not have special foods at other festivals (see 19 April's blog for Easter cakes). We are going to Jerusalem tomorrow for a special Pentecost service at the cathedral, not sure what will be served at the after service refreshments. P