The
Daily Sparkle
The Reminiscence and Activities Newspaper
Tuesday 24th January 2012
TODAY IN HISTORY
THE WAY WE WERE
On 24th January 1928, Desmond Morris was born. After military service he attended the University of Birmingham to study Zoology. He went on to be Curator of Mammals at London Zoo. In the 1950s he was the presenter of the ITV programme Zoo Time.
What could be nicer on a winter’s afternoon than hot buttered crumpets? I always used to think crumpets looked and felt most unappetising. They are quite rubbery aren’t they until you toast them?
Desmond Morris was best known for his book about human behaviour. The Naked Ape was published in 1967. What most people don’t know about Desmond Morris is that he is an accomplished artist. His paintings have been exhibited all over the world.
It’s a different matter once they are hot. When they’re crisp and a bit brown on the outside, and soft on the inside, they’re delicious. We used to hold them up on a long handled toasting fork to brown in front of a blazing open fire. With butter filling the holes, and even better with a bit of honey on as well, they are a real treat.
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