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Tinyshoes

DODO wrote: »

Mine are dated 28th!!!!!!

Feeling rather guilty I have your mum's

henrik777

and that we can continue to look forward to your valued custom in the future.

Really ? Unreal. Someone takes the time to praise the company and you're worried enough about them returning to your services that you beg them ? Grrrr

purpledonkey

ilovetoshop wrote: »

Purple donkey..how long did you cook your ghosts for? I followed a delia recipe but she doesn't say how long to cook them for and I have over cooked mine as they have gone a tingy orange colour ( I was worried about them being raw inside) as I think I left them on 140 for about 40 is mins any help appreciated Tia

What I did was weigh 3 egg whites, then weigh the same amount in granulated sugar and icing sugar. Over a bain marie I stirred the granulated sugar and egg whites until the temperature was hotter than my hand and the sugar had dissolved (I was wearing a glove and stirring the whole time). Then whisked up the mixture until it formed stiff peaks (down boys). Then added the sifted icing sugar and whisk until just combined. Piped onto parchment lined trays, then put my oven on the absolute lowest setting. I left them on the middle shelf for 90 minutes, turned the oven off and left for a further 90 minutes without opening the door. I have a gas oven, I don't know if that makes a difference but it worked for me. Good luck

Thank you for all for the lovely comments, had so much fun making those. I've decided to apply for GBBO next year and give up working in film/TV for good. I can't spend another year hunting for work and driving all the time, it's been depressing to say the least. So next year I'm going to start looking for baking jobs as well (if GBBO won't have me).

Dizzy_Ditzy

purpledonkey wrote: »

What I did was weigh 3 egg whites, then weigh the same amount in granulated sugar and icing sugar. Over a bain marie I stirred the granulated sugar and egg whites until the temperature was hotter than my hand and the sugar had dissolved (I was wearing a glove and stirring the whole time). Then whisked up the mixture until it formed stiff peaks (down boys). Then added the sifted icing sugar and whisk until just combined. Piped onto parchment lined trays, then put my oven on the absolute lowest setting. I left them on the middle shelf for 90 minutes, turned the oven off and left for a further 90 minutes without opening the door. I have a gas oven, I don't know if that makes a difference but it worked for me. Good luck

Thank you for all for the lovely comments, had so much fun making those. I've decided to apply for GBBO next year and give up working in film/TV for good. I can't spend another year hunting for work and driving all the time, it's been depressing to say the least. So next year I'm going to start looking for baking jobs as well (if GBBO won't have me).

I cant see your pics from work, but from everyone elses comments, I am assuming that they look coolio


You should apply for Bake Off. You could do a "Ruby" and look all doe eyed at Mr Hollywood every week :rotfl:


from the pics I have seen from home, you do have some true talent there lady, and it needs nurturing.


I can always give you my postcode if you need an unbiased opinion

Thrifty_Sister

purpledonkey wrote: »

What I did was weigh 3 egg whites, then weigh the same amount in granulated sugar and icing sugar. Over a bain marie I stirred the granulated sugar and egg whites until the temperature was hotter than my hand and the sugar had dissolved (I was wearing a glove and stirring the whole time). Then whisked up the mixture until it formed stiff peaks (down boys). Then added the sifted icing sugar and whisk until just combined. Piped onto parchment lined trays, then put my oven on the absolute lowest setting. I left them on the middle shelf for 90 minutes, turned the oven off and left for a further 90 minutes without opening the door. I have a gas oven, I don't know if that makes a difference but it worked for me. Good luck

Thank you for all for the lovely comments, had so much fun making those. I've decided to apply for GBBO next year and give up working in film/TV for good. I can't spend another year hunting for work and driving all the time, it's been depressing to say the least. So next year I'm going to start looking for baking jobs as well (if GBBO won't have me).

Think you would do very well freelance PD. Several starter set ups for self employed people - might be worth looking into. And good money to be made - I have a friend who makes the most beautiful wedding cakes and does a roaring trade. Childrens themed birthday cakes always go down well for her too. Good luck with it

Queenriderbrekke

rose28454 wrote: »

Tesco used to do a Nestle one but they stopped it. I got some recently in B&M not sure what sort. You can use double cream but does not work so well. Its a recipe my sisters used to cook in Italy when I lived with them after I ran away from my first husband.

Is that the same stuff as the tinned sterilised cream please?

Anon

Oh ... Yay .... Brilliant ... More Dr O pizza from tomorrow :eek:. £1 off this time. Still 15 in the freezer ...

Am I the only who is, well, fed up with Dr O pizza? Not meaning to be ungrateful or anything but they are not as nice as Goodfellas or Chicago Town .

Anon

purpledonkey

mrsmac10 wrote: »

Wow, that's fab. Did I read that you "won" or attended decorating classes, even so you must be really arty. Are you planning to make it a career?

Hope you enjoy your day off from baking and find some good glitches

In March I won an amateur cake decorating competition. I really wanted a stand mixer and that was the main prize plus plenty of others including the decorating lesson with Charlotte White of Restoration Cakes. She's been bust writing a book this year hence why the class was delayed. Really looking forward to it though

Imdebtfree

I probably should know, but whats GBBO?
Love the cakes purpledonkey, especially the ghosts.

Shortfatscotsbloke

Nice return from the Crabbies and the cleaning stuff. Shop done just before 11:00 and was Av T..

1 x Mr Muscle 5in1 Kitchen Cleaner Lemon Fresh (500ml) £1.98 £1.00
1 x Mr Muscle Shower Shine Daily Shower Cleaner (500ml... £1.98 £1.00
6 x Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer (500ml) £12.30 £7.50
3 x Crabbie's Raspberry Ginger Beer (500ml) £6.15 £3.75
3 x Crabbie's Strawberry & Lime Ginger Beer (500ml) £6.15 £3.75
1 x ASDA Chosen by You Mint Cones (4x110ml) £1.00 £1.00
1 x Coca Cola Zero (500ml) £1.15 £1.15

Paid £20 for the Crabbies, compared £24.60 to £15, apg came out at £11.10 as expected. 74p a bottle, not amazingly cheap but nice for a change.:)