"Oranges and Lemons, say the bells of St Clements!Bullseyes and Targets, say the bells of St Margarets!
Brickbats and Tiles, say the bells of St Giles!
Halfpence and Farthings, say the bells of St Martins!
Pancakes and Fritters, say the bells of St Peters!
Two sticks and an Apple, say the bells of Whitechapel!
Maid in White Aprons, say the bells at St Katherines!
Pokers and Tongs, say the bells of St Johns!
Kettles and Pans, say the bells of St Annes!"
I spent a large part of my childhood in England. And today as I looked out of the window to see the branches on the orange and lemon trees groaning under the weight of all the ripening fruit, I had a sudden vivid memory of skipping double dutch in a playground under a concrete-grey sky and reciting the above rhyme! Do you still remember your favourite games and rhymes from childhood?
And also, what should I do with all these oranges and lemons? I'll definitely visit my lemon curd recipe again, as I so enjoyed making (and eating) it last year. But what else? Perhaps some marmalade is in order as well....
Lemon Meringue pie, My favorite. xx
ReplyDeleteOooooh Janelle! Awesome idea xx
ReplyDeleteLemonade is simple and easy to make. If you need a recipe, let me know. I have one I used in my work with preschooler which your littles would love to make.
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