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anyone watch come dine with me on Channel 4 tonight Thursday

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craziehazie · 07/09/2006 21:02

Hi, Did anyone watch Jon making the chocolate mousse on channel 4 earlier today. He made a decoration for the top using sugar, does anyone have the recipe and what is it called? Am doing a dinner party and thought this would look good

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RTKangaMummy · 07/09/2006 21:04

yes I saw it

It is sugar and water

you heat it

and when melted do like he did

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RTKangaMummy · 07/09/2006 21:05

What score did he get?

Did he get into the lead

I had to go to get DS

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craziehazie · 07/09/2006 21:06

34, He's in the lead

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RTKangaMummy · 07/09/2006 21:06

Thanks

He was soooooooooooo manipulating wasn't he?

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auntymandy · 07/09/2006 21:09

didnt know you put water in it, thought it was just sugar. I am probably wrong though!!!!

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craziehazie · 07/09/2006 21:10

Thought he was super smarmy, but he did have a fab house!!

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RTKangaMummy · 07/09/2006 21:10

oooooooooooooooooops

I am probably wrong

try without water

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craziehazie · 07/09/2006 21:11

Do I just heat the sugar?

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craziehazie · 07/09/2006 21:12

Checked out the channel 4 website, but they dont give his recipes, something to do with copyright!

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auntymandy · 07/09/2006 21:13

I'm no expert was going to google it but I cant think what they are called!!! ?

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Charleesunnysunsun · 07/09/2006 21:14

James Martin does that suger thingy all the time on his programe maybe look him up?

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auntymandy · 07/09/2006 21:17

\linkwww.cooksrecipes.com/candy/spun_sugar_recipe.html\I was wrong you were right!}

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craziehazie · 07/09/2006 21:18

Got this from James Martin website::::To prepare spun sugar; it is best to use a sugar thermometer for this technique. Place 250g (9oz) granulated sugar into a deep saucepan and heat gently until completely dissolved, stirring occansionally. When the mixture reaches 152°C (306°F), immediately remove from the heat and cool for 2 minutes. Rub a wooden rolling pin or steel rod lightly with sunflower oil. Dip a spoon into the syrup and quickly whirl it around the rolling pin. The
syrup will form thin strands and will remain pliable for a few seconds so that you can slip it off and lightly shape it as desired.

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auntymandy · 07/09/2006 21:18

I was wrong you were right!
Not sur if this is it after all!!!

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desperateSCOUSEwife · 07/09/2006 21:20

but dont let it go too dark or it will taste bitter
golden color, take off heat immediately

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craziehazie · 07/09/2006 21:20

My o my, wont this be fun. Will try it tomorow and see if it is successful. Thanks everyone!!

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lizziemun · 07/09/2006 22:26

Just one minor thought you may want to cover all sides and floor in your kitchen because this does make a very sticky mess on any service not covered with paper.