Monday, 5 November 2007

Well it seems to be one festivity after another at the moment.











Like most of you I'm sure, we celebrated bonfire night this weekend and our neighbours had a lovely firework party with everyone bringing the biggest firework they could find!








Steve's 1000 shot firework won the prize for the longest display and Peter and Susan's had the best finale! I don't think I have ever seen such a spectacular display at a home event!







I made some bonfire sweets - chocolate and pistachio fudge and honeycomb, which we all munched on during the display.




Supper was deliciously simple - baked potatoes and cheese, hot dogs with onions and baked apples and apple cake, all washed down with mulled wine.

Honeycomb is easy to make - why not try some for tonight if you are watching fireworks!

200g caster sugar
5 tbsp golden syrup
1 level tbsp bicarb of soda

Heat the sugar and syrup in the pan until the sugar has dissolved and bring the mixture to the boil, stirring all the time. Tip in the bicarb of soda and give it a really good mix for a minute or two over the heat. Be careful that it does not go too dark as this will give a bitter taste. Pour the mixture on to a large oiled baking tray - the mixture will continue to expand once you have poured it out so make sure you use a large tray, or two separate trays. Leave to set in a cool place for approximately 2 hours.
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6 comments:

  1. Vida5 November 2007 at 09:19

    Fantastic, fun and simply, will give it a go!!!! Vida x x x x

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  2. Rita5 November 2007 at 09:47

    Our bonfire night was quite fun too with a huge fire. Unfortunately they lit it too early and it burnt out quicker than we thought. :) Made the honeycomb the other day but it was a bit sticky - will give your recipe a try. Thanks for that Hannah.

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  3. David Hall5 November 2007 at 12:31

    Mmmm, honeycomb.
    How are those hens?

    x

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  4. Robbiegirl5 November 2007 at 23:52

    Thanks for that Hannah, the batch I made went down very well at my choir rehearsal tonight!!

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  5. Marie Rayner6 November 2007 at 07:35

    Oh, it sounds a lovely time! We call that sponge toffee back in Canada. I Luv the stuff! (especially dipped in chocolate, but then, what doesn't taste good dipped in chocolate!)

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  6. Anonymous6 November 2007 at 11:29

    My English bloke misses bonfire night so much. He was just talking about it yesterday. Thanks for the photos.

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