May 2008 Grocery Challenge

victory

gunsandbanjos wrote: »

It may be because the recipe says CONDENSED milk, not evaporated:rotfl:

Edit: I made them the other night and they are scrummy!

Oh I see is there a difference? OBVIOUSLY:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: so now what do I do with the evaporated milk?:D Do you know that was because I was trying to save money and the Mr s WAS cheaper than the condensed milk so I plumped for that knowing I would only use for that one recipe and now I made a mistake:rotfl: :rotfl: and saved none by buying the wrong thing, ruining a recipe and having nearly a whole tin of evaporated milk sitting on the side not knowing what do with it:rotfl: :rotfl:

gunsandbanjos

victory wrote: »

Is it wrong that i want to lick my screen They look fab:D

gunsandbanjos

victory wrote: »

Oh I see is there a difference? OBVIOUSLY:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: so now what do I do with the evaporated milk?:D Do you know that was because I was trying to save money and the Mr s WAS cheaper than the condensed milk so I plumped for that knowing I would only use for that one recipe and now I made a mistake:rotfl: :rotfl: and saved none by buying the wrong thing, ruining a recipe and having nearly a whole tin of evaporated milk sitting on the side not knowing what do with it:rotfl: :rotfl:

I dont actually know what the difference is, but yes there is a difference. Condensed milk is really sweet(i have been known to eat it with a spoon out the tin:o ) And i dont know what evaporated milk is other than MIL likes it in her coffee

chocolateteddy

victory wrote: »

The birthday cake is ..

9oz sfr flour
1tsp baking powder
8oz caster sugar
8oz butter
4 large eggs
1tsp milk
Mix in electri mixer for a few mins
gas mark 4 45-55 mins

For a choc one omit 1oz of flour for 1oz cocoa,orange stir in zest,vanilla add 2 tsp of vanilla extra, coconut add 1oz dessicated coconut

What size tin did you use or was it 2 tins? bit like a sponge with something in middle? Can't tell from photos but it looks delicious it is my DD 10th at the end of June and this would be perfect.
Thanks

chocolateteddy

Oh forgot to ask victory what did you cover the top with?

Justamum

Sharon_1970 wrote: »

Just wondered what the texture is like after they have been frozen

Soggy! I did that with some carrots recently and cooked them last night. Pretty yuck tbh! The rest have gone back in the freezer with some offcuts from some cabbage, and other peelings etc so I can at some stage make some stock.

shaz_mum_of__2

victory wrote: »

I have had a disaster with the cocconut balls recipe on here with the evaporated milk:eek: squidgy, runny, messy, what have I DONE WRONG? Now I have got most of the tin of evaporated milk left and what shall I do with that now? Thanks

My DS is 8 tomorrow so baked fairy cakes recipes is 60z self raising flour, 60z butter, 60z sugar 3 eggs, gas mark 7 for 10/12 mins always go down a treat, never ice them because the kids like them plain or with choc chips in them or hundreds and thousands or lemon/almond/ essence,colouring.....kids come from far and wide:rotfl: :rotfl:

The birthday cake is ..

9oz sfr flour
1tsp baking powder
8oz caster sugar
8oz butter
4 large eggs
1tsp milk
Mix in electri mixer for a few mins
gas mark 4 45-55 mins

For a choc one omit 1oz of flour for 1oz cocoa,orange stir in zest,vanilla add 2 tsp of vanilla extra, coconut add 1oz dessicated coconut

Has to be a nsd for me today, will post pics in a min if I can get the camera to work:D

I seem to remember the recipe called for condensed milk...........sorry

you can put the milk in fridge till cold then whisk till creamy and then mix into a cooled jelly mix (i use orange) then sprinkle in crumbled flake chocolate

jackk_2

victory wrote: »

Oh I see is there a difference? OBVIOUSLY:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: so now what do I do with the evaporated milk?:D Do you know that was because I was trying to save money and the Mr s WAS cheaper than the condensed milk so I plumped for that knowing I would only use for that one recipe and now I made a mistake:rotfl: :rotfl: and saved none by buying the wrong thing, ruining a recipe and having nearly a whole tin of evaporated milk sitting on the side not knowing what do with it:rotfl: :rotfl:

I use evaporated milk to make icecream. Chill the tin of evap for a few hours, then whip it untill it thickens (it takes a while but does get quite thick), add icing sugar and vanila essence to taste, then flavour with whatever you fancy. Freeze for a couple hours, then give it a mix, then just leave untill required.

x

angelatgraceland

I use evap milk in more or less anything that needs milk. Great in custard or rice pudding to make it really creamy! Or-you can just take it back and get a refund? Tell them you bought the wrong sort?

Phoolgrrrl

Victory - I read that as 60oz cuz of the big O! Wondered how many you made...hehe.
Had exam this mornin, was ok, but went to subway after for a treat. Not GC money tho. Packed lunches rest of the week!
Have't spent any GC money since Sat