Smore Chubby Bunnies Please
So good you'll want s'more!
In the ongoing effort to keep my blog full of scintilating content both educational and entertaining, I give you…my second vlog post:
(In the interest of Health & Safety, do NOT allow children to attempt this challenge without proper adult supervision. It’s amazing how quickly your throat can become blocked and I’d hate to see any choking incidents arising out of a bit of harmless fun!)
Fascinating stuff isn’t it?? I now digress to share an American tradition and much better use of marshmallows…S’Mores. S’Mores are a sickeningly sweet, American tradition which is popular, if not required, at campfires, summer get-togethers and the Fourth of July. Here is what you need:
- 1 pack of marshmallows- preferably imported from America. European marshmallows tend to have a sugary coating which seriously hampers the melt-a-bility of the marshmallow. I can hook you up if you need some.
- Digestive biscuits- the traditional American recipe uses “Graham Crackers” but they are not available in the UK. If someone knows where you can get some in the UK, contact me immediately!
- Chocolate- your choice and preferably a bar or three depending on your sweet tooth and the amount of guests you’re entertaining. I recommend DARK chocolate as it gives your s’more a hint of adult naughtiness. The kids will appreciate milk chocolate.
- A stick- you will need to find a stick from a live tree as the stick should be “green” so as not to burst into flames when you hold it over your campfire/grill. This should only involve using a simple knife so Dad’s need not get out the chainsaw.
- A fire- you want to let the fire die down before attempting to roast your marshmallows. If you plunge your marshmallow into a raging flame, you will incinerate your marshmallow thereby rendering it useless. Unless you like the taste of carbon. My mom was partial to burned marshmallows. Wait for the dying embers and find a little hidey-hole to nestle your marshmallow & stick into. When you see some nice colouring, rotate your marshmallow. Keep it moving and if you see smoke, take it out and let it rest. When you feel you have suitably toasted your marshmallow take it out of the flames.
Now, prior to the actual roasting, you will want to have your supplies laid out by your fire. Have the digestive biscuit ready with the chocolate squares placed on one of the biscuits. When your marshmallow is roasted and still on the stick, place the marshmallow on the digestive & chocolate and take the other digestive biscuit to make the sandwich. You can then extricate your stick from the marshmallow thus leaving your crispy marshmallow nestled between biscuits and chocolate. Leave the marshmallow to melt the chocolate a bit and then dive in. I highly recommend having a packet of wipes at the ready. You will need them as the marshmallow is the modern day equivalent to glue! It’s also fun, if you’re particularly desperate, to pop a roasted marshmallow right into your mouth and revel in its sugary, campfire goodness! Mmmm. My husband doesn’t understand but I assure you, your children will LOVE you for introducing a new family treat. Let me know how you get on!
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WHOOOP!! GO KARIN!!!
Loving your educational twist! Brilliant.
And bum… I seem to be losing.
Excellent. Well done. Have you ever though of a Nigella Lawson-esque sideline for your blog? We do roasted marshmellows over the fire or BBQ too in NZ, but I always wondered what smores are and now I know! How extremely educational of you! x
I am absolutely cracking up here!!!! I shall get some marshmellows in at the weekend, and I may even have a marshmellow off with Phil
Sooo funny. I think my favoruite line is “I am wearing my tiara as it adds a bit of class” … and then you go on to stuff marshmellows in your mouth. Classic. 
I shall let you know when my attempt is up!
Love it! You’re so good in front of the camera! x
Can’t wait to see it woman! I knew you would be the perfect recipient!
Oh that was just sooooo funny! Loving the tiara as well
I’m looking forward to the next one!
Mags
Thanks Mags…Must plan out my next one…of course, with tiara!
Awesome! And they were pretty big, I’d say double the size of mine, easily. Josie’s fella did however manage to get 11 huge ones in his mouth!
Fun and entertaining too, what more could we ask for? And i’m loving the tiara. May have to dust mine off…
Hi Karin – amazing, simply amazing. I’ve added you to my blogroll on the Tish Tash Toys blog. Your vlog is inspirational, I’m gonna get some done, maybe not marshmallows though as they’re not vegetarian.
I really am hoping to start a trend with the tiara. I’m also talking my hubby into challenging Ant! My hubby managed 10 in his mouth without REALLY trying so we’ll see what he can accomplish for the camera!
Aw, thanks Sharon! I am honoured to be added to anyone’s blogroll!
Come back next week for another installment! 
I am so loving this meme. It’s hilarious. You’re hilarious and I’m off to buy some marshmallows so I can practise! x
Yay…all praise the mighty marshmallow!
Karin, I love this as always, you really make me smile lady. Oh and the class you added with the tiara is insurmountable!!!
Hee hee, you did pretty well. My friend Holly from Wyoming has been trying to educate me in the joy of Smores and she too laments the lack of Graham’s crackers.
You crack me up! This is entertainment at its BEST!
hahaha! xxx