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Come Inside... => The Snug => Topic started by: Bar Wench on October 13, 2007, 12:04:57 PM
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It's magical!!
It really is like a cloud of gold!!!
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It's magical!!
It really is like a cloud of gold!!!
Which, who, where, when?
I NEED to know...NOW!
Asdas own Crunchie? cloud9:
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No the Wench Kitchen!!!
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No the Wench Kitchen!!!
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Cat not too well? sick2:
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None for you then! evil:
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Recipe Please. I am baby sitting this arfty and that may well be useful.
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4 tbsp of golden syrup
100g of caster sugar
1 and 1/2 tsp of bicarb
Heat syrup and sugar until caramalised, stirring all the while, tip in bicarb, continue to stir, tip onto greaseproof paper baking tin and leave to cool.
I would use a little less bicarb next time.
VERY HOT!!!! USE CAUTION WITH CHILDREN!!!
It cools really quickly too. Fifteen mins max I would say if you are in a hurry. whistle:
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It'll kill me probably but the kids will go for it and Titch can eat it too ... BIG PLUS. Thanks ~~ I'll let you know how it works out.
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Absolutely you shouldn't touch it!!!!! Far too much sugar!!!
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Would deffo use just a teaspoon of bicarb. Tastes much better. redface:
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Would deffo use just a teaspoon of bicarb. Tastes much better. redface:
I presume the school laptop’s keyboard is now covered with sugar and syrup? point:
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Noooo. redface:
It chips off really easily. redface:
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Honeycomb is now cooling ~ better than a chemistry 'sperrymint. eeek:
Looks and smell right but will have to wait and see how it turns out in a while.
Only had just about a level teaspoon of bicarb in the tub so that was lucky. whistle:
Why do I have a vision of you licking the keyboard?
You need one of these methinks: http://www.gearlog.com/2006/10/geek_your_cube_unotron_washabl.php
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Honeycomb is now cooling ~ better than a chemistry 'sperrymint. eeek:
Looks and smell right but will have to wait and see how it turns out in a while.
Only had just about a level teaspoon of bicarb in the tub so that was lucky. whistle:
It's clever isn't it? I honestly didn't think it would be as impressive as I'd seen in on the tele! But it was!
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Is this the same thing as in the Saturday Mail magazine today? Their recipe has chocolate and for some reason White wine vinegar.
Mrs TG has cut the recipe out and told me to do it. Thankfully no syrup or bicarb (or white wine vinegar) in the house.
Your way sound easier. I shall have a bash.
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I have a queue of small boys, noses twitching like Bisto Kids asking is it ready yet every five minutes. Think I shall have to 'fridge it to harden ~ it is rather warm here today.
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Feel sick.
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Oh Dear!
You ate it all didn't you? noooo:
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Oh Dear!
You ate it all didn't you? noooo:
Majority of the first batch. redface: Can you overdose on bicarbonate of soda? What would happen if you did? eeek:
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Oh Dear!
You ate it all didn't you? noooo:
Majority of the first batch. redface: Can you overdose on bicarbonate of soda? What would happen if you did? eeek:
I think you burst. angel1
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Oh dear. Feel all frothy.
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Oh dear. Feel all frothy.
Frothy? Define frothy...Does it hurt? Should I make honeycombs for Mrs TG?
Advise me wenchy. She has a SERIOUS sweet tooth, will she be nice to me if I hand make honeycombs?
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She will be very nice!!! It is sweet and goey and crunchy and sickly! Next time I make it I will also be melting chocolate and dipping it in that. Sort of homemade crunchy.
If Mr Wench had discovered this recipe on his own and made it on his own I would be pleasantly suprised and most pleased. Make sure you wash up afterwards though otherwise she will give you grief about how to get it off the pan. It comes off suprisingly easily.
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Yes TG ~ Go for it. Boys x 2 + Wife and Daughter have all voted it the best ever. I tried a little bit. It is pretty good. Deffo sticky and gooey and very sweet and chewy. ...... Bit like me really lol:
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Feel sick.
You ate a box of Wispas first didn't you? noooo:
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I suspect a little white wine vinegar might improve it and take away some of the gooeyness.
Will report after next session if no-one else does it first.
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I am going to make some this evening
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I am going to make some this evening
Is that wise? whistle:
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No, which is why I am going to do it!
My omelette just caught fire! redface:
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No, which is why I am going to do it!
My omelette just caught fire! redface:
An omelette.... doh:
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No, which is why I am going to do it!
My omelette just caught fire! redface:
An omelette.... doh:
Unf*ckin' believable shrugs:
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I forgot about it. WHole house full of smoke.
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I forgot about it. WHole house full of smoke.
Mrs. Barman did that with bacon under the grill once – Daughter Barman woke up covered in soot… noooo:
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If you do make the honeycomb it needs constant attention and stirring. It only takes ten minutes max. Make sure you have everything to hand before you start or it'll go wrong. Careful with the bicarb, it foams up so you'll need a fairly deep pan. Have your baking tray lined with greaseproof paper right next to the cooker so you can, with one deft move, take the pan from the heat and pour the boiling liquid. Leave it to set for a while then 'fridge it for half an hour to make it easier to break into suitable sized pieces.
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Nick
Constant attention and stirring!
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Did someone mention white wine vinegar?
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Did someone mention white wine vinegar?
Just start with the basics eh? noooo:
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Yes just a spoonfull if you have any. If not it doesn't matter. But do not stop stirring at anypoint until you decant from saucepan to baking tray or you will have the mother of all kitchen fires and burnt sugar really smokes and stinks.
Oh and don't use one of Mrs Nick's best pans there's a good boy.
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How big a spoon?
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Nick
Do not stop stirring at anypoint!
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How big a spoon?
Tablespoon
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scared2:
I may have to log-off... noooo:
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Wenchy's batch was so good she ate most of it and is now off sick. eeek:
Bet they've gone for a ride in the new Micra and she pukes all over it.
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Wenchy's batch was so good she ate most of it and is now off sick. eeek:
That and a box of Wispas noooo:
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Glad it's not my car whistle:
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I decided to double all the quantities. It doesn't half froth up! eeek:
It is disgustingly sweet and a sample piece I tried stuck my teeth together. I bet we could fix the roof with that stuff noooo:
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I did warn you ::)
Good though innit.
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It is disgustingly sweet and a sample piece I tried stuck my teeth together. I bet we could fix the roof with that stuff noooo:
doh:
You put in half a tin of golden syrup and 200g of caster sugar… you didn’t think it might be just a little on the sweet side then?
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Also try Cinder Toffee:
Adding bicarbonate of soda to the mixture aerates it, producing bubbles in the toffee and altering the texture. When broken into pieces, the toffee looks just like golden colored cinders.
8 oz granulated or caster sugar
1 table spoon of golden syrup
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 1/2 fl oz's Water
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon warm water
Pour the sugar, syrup, cream of tartar and water into a heavy pan and heat gently until sugar has dissolved. Boil without stirring until a little of the mixture forms hard , brittle threads when tested in cold water. (310F / 154C on a sugar thermometer) Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the teaspoon of warm water and pour it into the toffee, which will froth up. Stir well and pour into a shallow, greased tin. Break into pieces when cold. Wrap in greaseproof paper and store in an airtight tin.
I have recipes for home made (no e numbers):
Lollipops /Barley Sugar / Caramels / Bonfire Toffee / Butterscotch / Honey fudge / Nougat / Coconut ice / Scots Tablet / Acid Drops / Chocolate nut fudge / Glasgow Toffee / Panocha /Real fruit Jellies / Edinburgh Rock / Humbugs /Chocolate Rum Truffles/ Mealie Candy / Golden toffee / Sherbet / Claggum / Peppermint Creams / Everton Toffee / Kendal Mint Cake / Marshmallows / Angus Toffee /Creamy Vanilla Fudge / Bulls-eyes / Brechin Tablet / Nut Brittle / Toffee Apples / Chocolate Caramels / Turkish Delight.
If anyone wants any. whistle:
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Pass ~ thanks all the same
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This is my daily paraphernalia as it is.
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Pass ~ thanks all the same
I was thinking more of making it for the younger members of the family, if you make it, you know what is in it... useful for those with problems eating ready made stuff.
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Pass ~ thanks all the same
I was thinking more of making it for the younger members of the family, if you make it, you know what is in it... useful for those with problems eating ready made stuff.
True and very thoughtful of you but you are crediting me with more will power than I possess. Wenchy isn't the only one who finds temptation hard if not impossible to resist.
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Pass ~ thanks all the same
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This is my daily paraphernalia as it is.
Stands back in absolute amazement!!
Someone who can spell paraffinaylier (most people haven't a bloody kloo)
Respect Snoops! (lovely old word that, paraphernalia)
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Shucks redface:
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Pass ~ thanks all the same
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This is my daily paraphernalia as it is.
Is that a remote garage door opener in your parafinalier? rubschin:
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No its a blood sugar level meter. You prick a finger tip four times a day and use the meter to check your sugar levels.
That assumes you are not being facetious ~ if you are, and with all due respect, p*ss orf ;)
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No its a blood sugar level meter. You prick a finger tip four times a day and use the meter to check your sugar levels.
That assumes you are not being facetious ~ if you are, and with all due respect, p*ss orf ;)
redface:
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I also have a couple of these to enable the safe disposal of all the needles and stuff.
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It's the needle in the belly to inject the insulin I hate most. Fortunately I am mainly controlled with pills and diet these days but in extremis I have to self inject. Used to have to do it daily ..... I really don't know how some manage having to inject four times a day. The finger pricking is bad enough ..... you run out of places to do it that aren't already sore.
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Poor you... SF still manages to control his with pills although he is almost completely blind now... noooo:
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That is the big fear.
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I also have a couple of these to enable the safe disposal of all the needles and stuff.
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It's the needle in the belly to inject the insulin I hate most. Fortunately I am mainly controlled with pills and diet these days but in extremis I have to self inject. Used to have to do it daily ..... I really don't know how some manage having to inject four times a day. The finger pricking is bad enough ..... you run out of places to do it that aren't already sore.
Back wken I was as student nurse one of the other student was diabetic and trialling an insulin pump (the first one in the county if memory serves). Dont think the results were quite as good as they had expected, possibly because she used every available opportunity to get well and truely rat arsed and would go for anything sweet soon afterwards.
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she used every available opportunity to get well and truely rat arsed and would go for anything sweet soon afterwards.
Popular with the other students eh? eyes: