So good you'll want s'more!

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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