It was Monday Queens birthday weekend when B3 wanted to bake something. I dont generally cook with the boys. I should but I dont however this day being Queens birthday the last day after a what had already been along and lesiurely weekend with most of it spent lounging in front of the Tv I had this time had some patience about me.
However its not patience that is required for me to cook with the boys I think its more me being able to accept there will be mess, it will take longer, the measurements maybe out a little its reliqunshing control and understanding that in the end its we are cooking for us not jostling for position at the Royal Easter Show and in reality its he who should have patience for me. Thats the true crux of why we dont cook more together. Its my ability to release control, let it be and let memories be made.
but in the moment I dont think of it like that {sigh} the benefit of hindsight.
So B3 pulled the Donna Hay recipe book from the shelf and procedded to flip through the pages like a banker with a pile of money and stopped at the chocolate fudge. I want that one he said..It looked easy enough I thought I then turned to get the ingrediants and quicker than one of my dogs after my place in the bed went the husband in my place. He wanted to make something ‘fancier’ so not wanting a fight or in truth to make anything fancier I stood aside and watched my husband excude patience and restraint not to fuss as milk spilt and cocoa flew every where. All awhile daddy recounted with B3 listening intenetly to the story of how a tin of condensed milk exploded in his face when he was trying to impress a girl as a love struck teen. The end result? of husbands story? a little scare on his cheek from the boiling sugar and wholelot of mess but otherwise two fudges made; this one and a ‘fancier’ version aswell as Im sure a memory made for them and I know a lesson learnt for me.
However between you and me..this one went far quicker and there was no baking just restraint and patience as it took its sweet time to harden slighltly in the fridge.
Chocolate Fudge.
What you will need:
- 400g chocolate, chopped
- 395g can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150g unsalted butter, chopped
How to:
Place the chocolate, condensed milk, vanilla, butter and liqueur in a saucepan over low heat and stir until the chocolate is melted. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer for 3–4 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. Carefully pour the mixture into a lightly greased 16cm-square tin lined with non-stick baking paper and smooth over with the back of a spoon. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Remove from the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife, cut the fudge into 4cm squares and wrap each piece in non-stick baking paper. Makes 16.
{recipe from here and image from here with thanks}
