On the joy of the bread whose "crust is black brown, its inside soft as thistledown..." For Sunday Miscellany on RTÉ Radio 1, listen to The Batch Loaf, by Maeve Edwards above.
Recently, some friends and I went on a short hike. Returning home, ravenous, some hours later, I invited them in for a quick cup of tea.
"I have a fresh batch loaf if you want something to eat," I said.
"Ah no," said Friend No. 1. "I've to get home! A cup of tea would be lovely though!"
"I’m in a rush as well," said Friend No. 2. "And, besides, I never eat white bread!"
"Grand so," I said, "a cup of tea it is!...."
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