Lesley Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I know at least one other person bought one of these last Christmas...... ...... could someone let me know quantities of chocolate and oil? I have mislaid my leaflet during the move and we are holding a Chocolate Party for my sister on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Aaaargh, I've got one Lesley, and it's very delicious too, but I can't remember where the dratted leaflet is I'll go on a hunt and I'll be back soon OK, an edit now, I've found my recipes (and a fair few cobwebs as well- I must stop hiding things that I rarely use under the stairs ) Quantities of oil to chocolate seem to vary depending on the brand of chocolate that you use, and I have a hugely long-winded chart here covering a wide range of chocolate, so if I don't include a chocolate brand that you're looking for let me know, chances are I'll have it here Cadbury Dairy Milk (20% cocoa solids) 4fl oz oil to 800g chocolate Galaxy (14%) 6fl oz oil to 800g chocolate G&B Organic (70%) 2fl oz oil to 800g chocolate Lindt Excellence (70%) 4fl oz to 800g chocolate Instructions seem to be along the lines of heat 1/2 of the chocolate & 1/2 of the oil together for approx 1 min in microwave, then stir thoroughly to combine the 2. If not fully melted after that then give it a little longer in the microwave. Then melt & mix the other half in the same way, then chuck it all into the fountain and enjoy Now that I've dug this thing out it seems almost criminal not to test drive the recipe for you If that is, the horrible children have left any chocolate anywhere in this house . School holidays and they're eating anything that they can find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 a Chocolate Party That is going to be some get together!!! Chocolate & Party - two of my favourite words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Thanks so much KateA - now my other sister will stop haranguing me We're also making Chocolate Sausages - Chocolate and Chilli to be precise, and Chocolate Lime Bread. My sister is theming it all on chocolate, but that is all I have to do because she has lived abroad for 4 years and thought it was her turn to do the organising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Ummm, it all sounds a bit different I love the chocolate fountain, and the bread sounds interesting, should be delicious, but I'm ever so slightly unsure about the sausages Do let us know what they taste like. I've tried chocolate beer- once, not my thing, I'd rather have a hot chocolate with lots of cream and marshmallows , but could be an idea if you're looking for chocolate-y beverages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I'm with you on the hot chocolate thing Kate, and I like chocolate cake too, but not the bread or sausages - sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 How do you know! - you've never tried them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 (edited) True enough, but I think I'll hate them. I like chocolate sometimes, but not a lot of it or it gets too cloying for me. Edited August 15, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Are the sausages savoury, or sweet? Main course or dessert? There's always your chocolate poo cake Good to see G&B has the lowest amount of oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 You could make a good mexican chilli, and grate some seriously good plain choccy in to it - thats what the mexicans put in it. But it has to be 75% or more as its not supposed to be sweet. And maybe some tortillas dipped in the same choccy and set for scooping the chilli up? Mmmmmmm....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 The sausages are savoury and have chilli and chocolate in them. The sister whose birthday it is won't like them - they have meat in them and she's more used to sawdust The sister who asked me to make them will like them as she likes chilli and decent meat. I'll only like them if I leave the chilli out..... hmmmm........ I like chilli with chocolate in - but no meat. Shall I go away now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Best go to bed Lesley while you're on a winner (sort of ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Test driven tonight.... chocolate fountain, strawberries, pineapple & marshmallows, plus assorted local teenagers, Big Brother finals and one heck of a sleepover. Apparently they're not going home tonight . At least I can give them eggs for breakfast. Eggs and chocolate.... now there's a balanced diet Lesley... the chocolate fountain recipe works well Do you want some teenagers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 aaaaaaaarrrrrrggghhhh - no thank you - littlies are enough glad to know the recipes work well. (I missed the BB final ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Chocchick.....Chocolate Poo Cake??!!!....Recipe???!!! Ta muchly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 I'll post a photo for you Egluntine - it has become a standing joke on the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 The choc, chilli and lime bread was lovely and so were the sausages. (even I was a bit at the prospect ) My sister made Dolcelatte in dark chocolate - they were divine The chocolate fountain and all the fruit platters were a great hit - I have a lovely photo to post later! (along with the poo cake) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 This link Should take you to the Poo Cake in a thread about the Macmillan Coffee Morning from last year - I keep threatening to make one! ....and this should be the photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) I have just shown this pic to my OH!! 'OMG who would eat that its disgusting!!!!!' Edited August 21, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I want to make this for Natalie's Birthday on Friday Is there a receipe? Maybe I could make small individual ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Looks delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 I want to make this for Natalie's Birthday on Friday Is there a receipe? Maybe I could make small individual ones I was going to make individual ones for Kate's birthday at the Burghley get-together! Just make choc cake in muffin cases - not too full - and then pipe chocolate buttercream with a round nozzle. You can get the plastic flies in party shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
