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Mutton, bacon, or a fowl, colcannon, boxty bread, dumplings, rice pudding, and ‘sowans’ (a fermented oat husk drink/flummery) were served at supper.

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Pour the flummery mixture into a serving dish or individual dessert glasses. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the flummery is fully set.

Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water and leave for 5 minutes to soften. Put remaining water and sugar into a pan and bring to the boil. Add flour mixed smoothly with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir ...