sticky toffee pudding

So, this took a lot longer than I thought it would (posting this).  I made the dish (which I found here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/apr/14/cook-perfect-sticky-toffee-pudding) and was really hoping for "perfect" STP.  Well, it was good, and I would probably make it again - it was a huge hit with my parents - but it wasn't the same as I had in England.  I know, it's nearly impossible to get the exact same taste, but I'm planning to choose another recipe and have another go at it.  Overall it was tasty and with some whipped cream or ice cream I felt transported back to the pub where I first had it.  And let me tell you, it was a magical night.  And just a note on English vocabulary: "pudding" means dessert; this is not in fact a semi-solid (which is called "custard" in the UK) but rather a cake - a very delicious caramelly cake.  

In case you decide to try the recipe, here are some pictures of the process:

Making the toffee bit

Dates all chopped up

Just out of the oven - you can see the toffee layer

Topped with whipped cream!