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Confectionary for bloke?

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  • Toxic_Lemon
    Toxic_Lemon Posts: 542 Forumite
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    This is the funniest thread EVER!!!

    Mr. BE - I take it back. That looks like a truly delish mud pie! So Mud Pies do count, in your case! ;)
    TL
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    Toxic_Lemon wrote:
    This is the funniest thread EVER!!!

    Mr. BE - I take it back. That looks like a truly delish mud pie! So Mud Pies do count, in your case! ;)

    Take a look at this. You will be impressed. Mr Badexamples Cooking Index
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  • Sarahsaver
    Sarahsaver Posts: 8,390 Forumite
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    There is some chocolate on Leicester market cheapo stall called 'nestle for men' (sounds like an aftershave!)it is russian and it is bloomin DELISH 6x 100g bars for £1. I had to taste one to make sure it is safe for hubby of course;)
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  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    Toxic_Lemon wrote:
    This is the funniest thread EVER!!!

    Mr. BE - I take it back. That looks like a truly delish mud pie! So Mud Pies do count, in your case! ;)

    :shhh: I didn't make that one, I nicked the pic! ;)
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    Right, I've been back to Morrisons again :j and bought more cream, unsalted butter and a couple of chocolate muffins for the cake crumbs. I'll just have to eat the other one. :rolleyes: It only took 20 minutes, which was surprising.

    I'm going to have a quick bash at the white chocolate and cardamom truffles before I go out - any tips for crushing cardamom seeds in the absence of a mortar & pestle? I need a fine powder. :think:
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • Toxic_Lemon
    Toxic_Lemon Posts: 542 Forumite
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    mrbadexample wrote:
    Right, I've been back to Morrisons again :j and bought more cream, unsalted butter and a couple of chocolate muffins for the cake crumbs. I'll just have to eat the other one. :rolleyes: It only took 20 minutes, which was surprising.

    I'm going to have a quick bash at the white chocolate and cardamom truffles before I go out - any tips for crushing cardamom seeds in the absence of a mortar & pestle? I need a fine powder. :think:
    Got a rolling pin? I'd suggest a plastic bag but you might find the seeds damage it. If it does, try and grind carefully on a chopping board.
    TL
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    I went round Mrs_Pepperpot's house and borrowed hers. :D

    Now then, before I start, can I leave the truffle mixture in the fridge overnight before I shape them? I'm not going to have time to do it all tonight. :confused:
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    Ok, an action shot of the truffle mixture being whipped:

    Wtruffle002.jpg

    That needs two hours in the fridge so it's going in overnight, as I'll be in the pub by then. :beer:
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    Ahh..pub cancelled through lack of attendance, so the cooking may continue. :D
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • Twinny99
    Twinny99 Posts: 1,454 Forumite
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    Too foggy to go out anyway!!
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