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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #45 on: July 05, 2009, 12:26 PM »
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Quote from: eira_arian on July 05, 2009, 12:24 PM
I actually have been slaving away in the kitchen! Just made a banana and walnut cake Smile

I'm wondering if you've missed your vocation?  Sounds like you love to bake ...... did you use really fresh bananas or let them get really dark and ripe?  Smile
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #46 on: July 05, 2009, 12:29 PM »
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Quote from: Daisy on July 05, 2009, 12:26 PM
I'm wondering if you've missed your vocation?  Sounds like you love to bake ...... did you use really fresh bananas or let them get really dark and ripe?  Smile

Very very ripe! A bit too ripe, actually. Was out of sugar and couldn't be bothered to go to tescos yesterday, so they were very mushy! I'm trying it with a darker sugar than normal, we shall see what occurs. Also added some tea-soaked raisins (sounds weird, but makes them nice and plump!) Smile
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #47 on: July 05, 2009, 12:30 PM »
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Quote from: Mark on July 05, 2009, 12:25 PM
I hope your man is satisfied with your work.

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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #48 on: July 05, 2009, 12:32 PM »
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Quote from: eira_arian on July 05, 2009, 12:29 PM
Very very ripe! A bit too ripe, actually. Was out of sugar and couldn't be bothered to go to tescos yesterday, so they were very mushy! I'm trying it with a darker sugar than normal, we shall see what occurs. Also added some tea-soaked raisins (sounds weird, but makes them nice and plump!) Smile

Brown sugar will make the whole "loaf" darker, and raisins soaked in tea is the way to go.  Whenever I make fruit bread, I soak the fruit overnight in tea/sugar combo - I also add about 3 glugs of Grand Marnier and you can really taste it when the whole thing is baked ........  Smile
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #49 on: July 05, 2009, 12:35 PM »
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I did consider adding some booze, then decided I'm too cheap to buy any!! Smile I know the darker sugar will affect the colour - will it affect the taste? Smile I think you should share some recipes Daisy! I love trying new stuff and you seem to have awesome knowledge Smile
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #50 on: July 05, 2009, 12:40 PM »
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Quote from: eira_arian on July 05, 2009, 12:35 PM
I did consider adding some booze, then decided I'm too cheap to buy any!! Smile I know the darker sugar will affect the colour - will it affect the taste? Smile I think you should share some recipes Daisy! I love trying new stuff and you seem to have awesome knowledge Smile

I'm not sure how small a bottle of Grand Marnier you can buy - I use it for other things too ..... including fruit salad.  I also glug in some Peach Schnapps into fruit salad which is just as good - and a bottle keeps for ever and ever.

The Grand Marnier adds a hint of orange to a Fruit Loaf and if you add in chopped peel as well, then you get a nice citrus taste - definitely not overpowering, just nice and delicate. 

Brown sugar will give baking a more "caramel" taste ........ it can also make some things heavier, which might not be the desired end result.

I have oodles or recipes - most probably over 1000 - which I constantly use.  I'm a start from scratch gal (every day) and it is my favourite hobby.
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #51 on: July 05, 2009, 12:42 PM »
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Please share!! Then we (or most likely just me) could post up the results and compare notes!!
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #52 on: July 05, 2009, 12:43 PM »
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I'd be happy to - most probably need another thread .......
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #53 on: July 05, 2009, 12:44 PM »
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Yay Smile Have just checked the oven and it's rising well! yay
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #54 on: July 05, 2009, 12:50 PM »
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I'll bet the aroma with the brown sugar and raisins added is permeating the whole house and is mouthwatering .........
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #55 on: July 05, 2009, 12:53 PM »
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yes Am slightly worried that it smells a bit too sweet however...hmm...
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #56 on: July 05, 2009, 12:58 PM »
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Quote from: eira_arian on July 05, 2009, 12:53 PM
yes Am slightly worried that it smells a bit too sweet however...hmm...

I think if you eat something like that hot/warm it always tastes sweeter than if you eat it cold with some butter.
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #57 on: July 05, 2009, 02:01 PM »
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Quote from: Mark on July 05, 2009, 12:35 AM
It's pretty cool both of you are still regular users Smile
Very Happy I thank you. Loyalty isn't a problem when it's the best Murray site by a country mile and most members are great.

*now I'll stop brown nosing and will Roddick to beat Fed*
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #58 on: July 05, 2009, 02:03 PM »
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Quote from: Annie Binannie on July 05, 2009, 12:22 PM

that makes me want to be sick.....ewh!

It's seriously vile isn't it. Rolling Eyes as is Rog's sartorial style. Bloody military jacket etc gets another outing. Burn it Rog.
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Re: MurraysWorld turns 4 « Reply #59 on: July 05, 2009, 07:12 PM »
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Awww, Happy Birthday Murraysworld SmileSmile
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