grungy-gonads 54 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 A chocolate fountain is essentially an apparatus made from stainless steel that serves molten chocolate fondue. A motor at the base of the fountain is used for heating the prepared chocolate morsels that are placed in a heating tray. A central corkscrew pushes the molten chocolate up through a column. Upon reaching the top of the fountain, which may be 2-4 feet in height and have multiple tiers, the chocolate flows down. The chocolate flows into one tray and spills on to the next till it reaches the bottom tier. After the chocolate cascade reaches the base of the fountain, the whole process is repeated again. The first melting of the chocolate can also be carried out in a microwave or a double boiler. The fountain is placed on a base that is sturdy enough to hold around 40 kilograms of weight and is close to a power socket. Chocolate high in cocoa butter, such as couverture chocolate, is ideal for use in fountains. The chocolate can be either milk or dark. Chocolate low in cocoa butter must be supplemented with vegetable oil; however, this hampers the smoothness and taste of the chocolate. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Originally Posted By: SJ#1 As my family often comment back in England, where does she put it!? Heard that one before too. My lady is the same. Endless eating machine, especially cakes and anything sweet. Somehow stays small! Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 It's not fair! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Originally Posted By: big-will Originally Posted By: SJ#1 As my family often comment back in England, where does she put it!? Heard that one before too. My lady is the same. Endless eating machine, especially cakes and anything sweet. Somehow stays small! mines too........and she can pile away the pints Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 I know a lot of English and American wim, who after having a mega meal, would show it in the buttocks region the next day. It's kinda not nice to look at. Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Originally Posted By: thursday semolina? wouldn't that make it pasta like. I never tried that. Have to say I am very happy with my crisp dough. Since I go for strong taste toppings (anchovies - yum!) I doubt the flour type will make a big taste difference. But I know this new little Italian food shop at Olympic 1 and I will get some flour there and give it a try before it goes bust. Originally Posted By: thursday pretty cool pizza oven. Actually mine is extremely simple - but works perfectly. If I had a bigger garden I would build a wood fired stone oven. Originally Posted By: thursday Whatabout something like this: I don't think that open construction can get an even heat distribution. Don't try it! If you don't have an oven (very few in HK have) then a lesser good but still acceptable choice would be a microwave with hot air. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 SORRY? Few homes in HK have ovens? REALLY?! wow... Rach - I'm with you! Not Fair! I have the slowest metabolism in the known universe I think. Having traveled with a tiny friend and seen the quantities of food she packs away just to get by - and in the reverse HER having seen what little I eat/drink (and how healthy what I eat is) - we have a new understanding of just how variable metabolism is in women! Sure wish I could swap her!! Pizza is reasonably rare here - usually only when I am not cooking or organizing food. Papa thinks he does his best cooking with his dialing finger. This week we had pizza because we had no power....all week....and it is still not properly fixed (but at least I have my kitchen back on line). Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Originally Posted By: MitchPee Originally Posted By: Jynxx JA is the man .. Guess we´ll be eating the stuff when he starts his homestay joint. Yes, when should Jynxx and I come over JA. How's next week sound? Jeeze, sorry guys, I got root canal therapy to get through, or was that a brazillian? Can't remember. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 MB few homes in Japan have ovens too. My mum was dumbfounded when she found this out, she said "how do you cook your food?" Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Yes the lack of an oven surprised me when I first came here. Still lots of people don't seem to have one. Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Love pizza, especially thick base ones. Not much to choose from round these parts unfortunatley. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 Quote: SORRY? Few homes in HK have ovens? REALLY?! wow... Not really a call for it unless you like baking and roasting and stuff. Home cooking in HK involves stir frying in a wok 90% of the time and steaming, stewing the rest. I have a fan assisted oven that I can roast with. Damn useful. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 Originally Posted By: mina2 Love pizza, especially thick base ones. Not much to choose from round these parts unfortunatley. But... doesn't the thick base fill you up sos you can't attack another piece with as much enthusiasm? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I would be lost without my oven - although I don't use it every day. I have a great big commercial one. Will come in handy this thursday when I am preparing the Rugby Club Dinner for possibly 100 hungry people!! Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Rugby Club too so there will be plenty of Real Men there. Bet they eat meat off the bone, but do they need it cooking? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 100? What size is that oven? And what a re you making? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It's pretty massive Thursday. I will take a pic one day. 100 serves is what I am aiming at as we did a little over 50 last week and it was the first week - many people were not aware of it despite the numerous updates about it. It went down really well, so I don't think a doubling of numbers is out of the question. Costs need to stay low as it is a fundraiser for the club - and it needs to be something pretty simple to serve at a club that currently has no oven, limited space and only a warmer and 4 hotplates... So this weeks meal is Meatballs in a tomato based sauce with 3 Veg, and Apple Rhubarb Crumble for dessert. The majority of diners will be our juniors (7-14yrs) and their families. But last week the seniors DID tuck into the Lasagne and Banana Custard! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Lasagna and banana custard....interesting combination!! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Not in the same bowl!! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 I'd though an Aussie Rugby club would be on for a full blown barbie. And no salad. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 We are trying something different. **Trying to provide meals that are fruit and veg plentiful as an alternative option to that post training panicked drive thru purchase so many families end up with. **Trying to provide an atmosphere where people stay and form 'community' over a meal. Reducing parent stress, increasing parent and child enjoyment. **Trying to bring funds into the club (even a modest profit each week on the meals is a bonus, and then there are the drinks purchased at the bar). We are also providing the option of takeaway containers so that families with other members at home can still participate. Lot of work but seems to be reaping benefits. Nothing wrong with a BBQ, but we are hoping to move past the charred snag in a bun with the tomato sauce being the only veg in sight. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Originally Posted By: Mamabear ... we are hoping to move past the charred snag in a bun with the tomato sauce being the only veg in sight. You WHAT??? No sense of tradition, you! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Originally Posted By: Mamabear We are trying something different. **Trying to provide meals that are fruit and veg plentiful as an alternative option to that post training panicked drive thru purchase so many families end up with. **Trying to provide an atmosphere where people stay and form 'community' over a meal. Reducing parent stress, increasing parent and child enjoyment. **Trying to bring funds into the club (even a modest profit each week on the meals is a bonus, and then there are the drinks purchased at the bar). We are also providing the option of takeaway containers so that families with other members at home can still participate. Lot of work but seems to be reaping benefits. Nothing wrong with a BBQ, but we are hoping to move past the charred snag in a bun with the tomato sauce being the only veg in sight. I reckon you should make thems some meatball pizza. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 What about a meatball and vego pizza? Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 You really are a busy Mamabear, aren't you! Good luck with it all. I'm sure lots of people appreciate it. Link to post Share on other sites
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