The following email was recently recieved from Honarary member David Stone, who is singing the praise of the good olde Rotary Christmas pudding - often the butt of some cruel jokes!!!
"For ‘old timers’ of St Johns Rotary who will remember the Rotary Xmas Puddings I’m delighted to report it kept like a good red wine improving with age.
Having faithfully carried it with me through a number of house moves a ‘vintage’ 2008 edition of the ubiquitous Xmas delight was finally tasted last night. With great expectation ( a minor concern that it might explode) Jill and I open the tin we discovered at our Lake Ohau home.
What a joy! A strong aroma of plum like a top pinot noir with hints of raisins and maybe liquorice. After a quick whack (as per instructions on the tin) in the microwave and with a dollop of yoghurt, we sat in front of a good fire and revealed in what was a taste treat.
I have kept the tin. It is an artefact. I will donate it to the Club. Perhaps it could be auctioned at a St Johns Rotary function! In time it could be worth an immense amount. What an investment ! What history!
Bring back the Xmas pudding I say even if it is made in Australia.
Enjoy your breakfast tomorrow. I’ll be asleep (as usual)!
Best regards
David"