Has anyone else got one of these? Is it just me who thinks they are a real waste of time / money? Dds got one for Christmas. First we had to buy all the ingredients (not a "fully stocked store cupboard" sort of household" ). Then we had to buy 4 'D' batteries (enormous they are, and expensive). Next, prewash all the fiddly little components. Then put the minute amount of each ingredient into the tiny mixing bowl. Turn the mixing machine on and hold the button down for 5 minutes ("but my finger's hurting mum" ). Then faff around swapping mixer blades and leave to mix for 20 minutes (new batteries every time, I think). Leave the mixture to set, but make sure it's not "too firm" - without any indication from the instruction booklet of what consistency it should be. Turn the mixture onto greased baking paper, and spread. Of course, if you have left it too long, then it won't spread, just sit there looking at you in a big disgusting lump. Leave in the fridge for 2 HOURS FFS. That's 2 hours of "is it ready yet?". At the end of this long and painful process you will have about 4 marshmallows. That's if you spread them out. If you were unable to do this, you will have a lump of marshmallow that will satisfy your children for 5 minutes and then they will want to start the process all over again.
DON'T BUY IT WHATEVER YOU DO. HAVE OURS.