A pineapple fit for a Princess!

Happy birthday to the Big Pineapple at Nambour Queensland on its 50^th birthday this week!!!

And here’s a link to an ABC article celebrating its uniqueness, including Di and Charles' visit there in 1983. 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-14/big-pineapple-turns-50-anniversary-/100377014

I wonder what pineapply treats were in Di's gift basket ??? She seems suitably excited 🍍🍍

Pinapalia: the sublime to the ridiculous!

You can choose which is which . . .

Thanks for the lovely fragrance sticks Ky!

Di and Charles touring the Big Pineapple in 1983

Thanks for this magnificent lampshade Jane!

Collectible condiment set (thanks for the photo Ivan)

Very large ornament

White board

Handbag

Doorstop

Doormats (thanks for the photo Gabi, and the doormat Jane)

Backpack (thanks for the link Kylie)

 

Hamish and Andy making mischief . . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKOBcOaBD_M

Sometimes I come across some indescribable gems of the pineapple world that I need to share. Both of these clocks (and many more) are available on http://www.zazzle.com.au

"Onion pineapple chutney on rustic wood wall clock"

"Funky geek cool pineapple punk wall clock"

Learn French with a talking pineapple!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBSflK1FTSY

Oh you've gotta love pineapples! Anne

Imperial pineapple desserts

“Eating with Emperors: 150 years of dining with Emperors, Kings, Queens . . . and the occasional Maharajah” by Jake Smith 2009 details the circumstances and menus of Imperial luncheons and dinner parties.

I came across this exclusive publication while dining at the Arnott’s Bakehouse Restaurant, Morpeth NSW, where they have a wonderful collection of cook books for diners to browse.

An Imperial Court of Vienna menu, dated 11 March 1869, for a dinner hosted by their Imperial and Royal Apostolic Majesties Emperor Franz-Josef I and Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary at the Hofburg Palace, Vienna included Gelée aux ananas  (Pineapple Jelly) for dessert. This followed dishes including pureed foie gras, beef casseroled in beer, chicken consommé garnished with savoury egg custard pieces and spit roasted roebuck kidney.

Guests at an Elizabeth II Queen of the United Kingdom luncheon hosted at Buckingham Palace in 23 June 1976 in honour of His Excellency Valéry Giscard d’Estaing of France were served Glace a l’Ananas (Pineapple Sorbet) and biscuits. Digestive Biscuits ? Monte Carlos ? Iced Vo Vos ? One can only wonder, Anne.