Friday, 5 November 2010

Probably the best time of the year (not including Christmas)

I so love bonfire night... there is something so wonderful about the smoky air, burning smell and crunchy leaves. Then you add the fireworks, fire and food and everything is perfect.

I've just got back from my friends bonfire party and am schnuggled up all cosy in my bed (yes, I know I'm going to make my pillow smell of smoke but is that not another tradition of the night?) and looking through my photos... I'm trying to use my camera more and experiment with the different settings and tonight seemed a good opportunity.

And what's even better is that I get to go to a display tomorrow!

A comment about bonfire night food, normally I advocate toffee and sausage rolls (Jake was particularly sad about the lack of treacle toffee tonight) but alas I didn't have enough time! So instead I made Nigella's Sweet and Salty Chocolate Bars, I'm sure there's a real recipe with quantities somewhere but I just whacked things in using what looked like the right amount... I saw them on TV last night and just had to make them.

Melt butter, chocolate and golden syrup in a pan over a low heat.
In a bowl crumble up some crunchies and add a bag of salted peanuts.
Pour in your melted mixture.
Put in a tray and leave to set in the fridge.
Cut up and eat :)