Pour the marshmallows into a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the water, coating the marshmallows evenly.
Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat, 30 seconds at a time, until the mixture is smooth.
Sift 3 cups of the powdered sugar into a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the sugar.
Pour the melted marshmallow mixture into the well of powdered sugar.
Sift the rest of the powdered sugar on top of the marshmallows.
Oil your hands with vegetable shortening to prevent the marshmallow from sticking. Knead in the sugar mixture until you have the consistency of soft taffy and the fondant no longer sticks to your hands. If you are colouring the fondant, add the food colouring at this step and knead until the color is fully incorporated.
Use immediately, or store in a plastic bag at room temperature.
FOOD DYE TIPS
Coat hands lightly with vegetable shortening, or use food-safe gloves to prevent hands from staining.
To remove food colour stains from hands, wash repeatedly with soap and water.
For countertops, use an all-purpose cleaner with bleach.
We’re spotlighting an organics company bringing good news for us gluten-intolerance sufferers; that eating gluten-free pasta need no longer be the letdown it once was.
Bionaturae makes good on this promise by sourcing and ingeniously combining alternative ingredients —bringing you an authentic delicious pasta experience. And Bionaturae has broadened its product palette with one of the most complementary ingredients to accompany the world’s favourite comfort food.
This month, we’re featuring Bionaturae Organic Gluten-Free Fusilli and Spaghetti; and Strained Organic Tomatoes.
John Barritt and Son, Bermuda’s foremost distributor of fine beverages, is bringing on the joyful festivities this winter with Barritt’s Stone Ginger Beer. We’ve extolled the virtues of this traditional Bermudian drink before; it’s refreshing and spicy, and wonderful in the kitchen! Google “cooking with gingerbeer” and you’ll be amazed by the diversity and wow factor of the recipes.
As our good friend Bruce Barritt says, “Bubbly, tasty, full of spice, refreshing and exciting. When it hits your tastebuds, mate, full flavour is igniting.”
The Yule Mule is a holiday variation on the popular Moscow Mule. This recipe makes 2 cocktails.
INGREDIENTS
4 fl. oz. vodka
1.5 fl. oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime)
4 fl. oz. unsweetened cranberry juice
6 fl. oz. ginger beer
Cranberries, for garnish
Rosemary sprigs, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake together the vodka, lime juice and cranberry juice.
Fill two copper mule mugs or old-fashioned glasses with ice. Strain half of the cocktail into each glass.
Top each glass with ginger beer.
Garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary. Serve immediately.