childhood memories
How many of us remember desserts that featured yummy vanilla custard? On its own, over sliced fresh or canned fruit, over a steamed pudding, it was pretty nice. (not my photo, this is a googled image) I still like it. Poured over apple pie or crumble..... When I was wandering around taking riverbank photos last week, I also took photos of this>>> the old Lion Factory on the corner of North Terrace and Morphett Street here in Adelaide. This is where the custard powder was manufactured and packaged. the yellow "custard" pouring out of the windows is made of metal I believe, or possibly a hard weather proof plastic, and looks more effective from a distance. As you can see by the sign, the building is now an Arts Centre. look at that wonderful old brickwork . the whole building has been maintained rather well. Except for that "I" in LION . That needs a coat of paint. even the stone Lion is still up there surveying his terr...