I wrote:
> I've receive a request to work up a recipe for this item she remembers
from
> her childhood, but the person who wants it can't even give me a good
> description of it.

I hate it when that happens! Of course I meant that the request came from
someone who remembers this item from childhood but has no idea how it was
made. Her folks aren't around to offer their recipes anymore, so she's
looking for someone to formulate a substitute.


> She remembers that her British mother and grandmother
> made it, that it was (duh) chocolate cake and cream and, oh yeah, it was
> fabulous.
>
> Do any of you have any insight to offer?