Drinking Custard: The Diary of a Confused Mum

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This was my first ever audiobook and it was an easy one to start with! Before starting this I didn't know anything about Lucy Beaumont or Jon Richardson so I went into it totally blind. I love the honesty of the book and even as a non parent so recognise the ‘ loving I can shop in Waitrose but then wondering if I should be in Waitrose’, the author is a self confessed snob yet cant stand other snobs, something lots of us, in a completely honest moment can at least give a nod to Cover and refrigerate until cold. If desired, just before serving, whip the egg whites separately with a pinch of cream of tartar, until fluffy. Whisk into the cooled custard before pouring into individual mugs. This step can be omitted if desired. Boiled custard can be used as a beverage, with or without a splash of bourbon or rum, and is also excellent over fresh or canned fruit, or when used as a dessert sauce over cake. Should keep about a week in the fridge.

Known for her sharp, witty and surreal view on everyday life, Lucy shares the unpredictable craziness of being a mum in this brilliant and laugh-out-loud ‘mumoir’. Mum’s everywhere will recognise the madness of it all. Like when Lucy was hospitalised with indigestion in her third trimester (blame the burrito), or when she was *this close* to slapping her hypo-birthing instructor. Or the efforts she made to infiltrate the local mums social groups and when she embarrassingly forgot her own new-born baby’s name! Custard powder is one of the most popular ingredients used in baking because it adds flavor to baked goods while helping make them light and fluffy. Lactose-intolerant people also use it because it contains no dairy products. The end felt rushed and confused and I started to dislike her as a person. If you find statements funny which say her daughter meant to say presents instead of peasants, then adding “I died for a minute as we do have a gardener”, this may be for you. By the end I found her patronising, smug, and the snob she admitted she was, who enjoyed rubbing our faces in what the book royalties paid for. I love to see and congratulate success, as with their TV work - I don’t like it forced on my eyes or down my throat. Not for me and deters me from other books by her. I enjoyed Jon’s footnotes more although others dislike them. I did finish it though and will add I am not a mum. Perhaps parents find it more humourous rather than just a diatribe about her life and child. If your mantra is “children are like bodily smells - your own are ok but other people’s are distasteful”, I suggest you avoid. The book charts, in chatty diary style from pre baby to first days at school and has this unique ‘thing’ where Lucy’s hubby ( Comedian John Richardson ) writes footnotes re various stories on how he remembers it or just adding his 2 pennorth in, it’s not all the time but it works really well

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What I adored most about this book is Beaumont’s pure honesty about being a mother. It’s confusing, stressful and so so so tiring. As a mother to four boys (NO MORE) I can strongly relate to those long 9 months of pregnancy, the unexpected change of the birthing plan and the endless night feeds. Now that Elsie is at school and life has calmed down Beaumont has had the time to look at her diary and work out what actually happened over the last five years. And WOW dear reader, it is certainly like nothing I have ever read before. My face ached from smiling and giggling at how beautifully embarrassing and real life can be. I loved the interruptions by Jon in the footnotes, together they made this book a joy to read.

From TV's award-winning comedy mum, Lucy Beaumont, comes her hilarious debut on the trials and tribulations of motherhood. My only experience of raising children is being a fairly surprised 15 year old when Mum announced she was ‘with child’ over dinner and now daily Facetime chats with this ‘child’ who has 2 of his own under 3, I love the chats but am no parent and am pleased to press the ‘End’ button when the noise gets too loud…..that’s my experience so I started this book not knowing really what to expect and am soooo pleased I went way out of my usual genre, I am still smiling as I write this!In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk to a simmer. Whisk together the eggs, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture.