Let's eat

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Meanwhile, how about getting in seasonal mood by making these Snowman Meringues with the children, as suggested by Fiona Hamilton-Fairley of the Kids' Cookery School, London W3. Separate and whisk the whites of two eggs in a mixing bowl until doubled in size and fluffy. Gradually add 100g sugar until glossy. On a sheet of greaseproof paper on a baking tray, place some large round spoonfuls of the mixture for the snowman's body, and some smaller spoonfuls for the head (this will make three snowmen). Cook in a cool oven at 100xC for 60 to 90 minutes until the outside of the meringue feels crisp to the touch, with the inside still gooey. When cooled, decorate with white icing and chocolate drops, liquorice allsorts and hundreds-and-thousands for the face and features.