Let’s Build A Sledge
After an article was published , some of my chums , decided to fashion up some sledges over the snowy period.
One of the team having lived abroad [ AUS ] for most of here childhood had never sledged before , her first two runs ended up destroying the first two of three sledges OOOps.
So , after some hasty rebuilds in a cottage kitchen, where the kitchen table quickly became the Black & Decker Workbench , it was a case of sledging in the dark by headlamps.
Matron even Sam Spee , the rescue dog liked dancing in the snow.
Then a late supper , supported by Zebra production , home made Kiwi Miner Stout , and a long hard cycle home up hills covered in snow and ice , in bed by 0230 hrs .
knackered.
Return trip day two , this time loaded up with some more ale , some strawberry cider , some ginger beer , some apple and black berry vodka , and some home made flap jack super food bar.
The perfect energy food , all gooey and sticky , ideal to kick start the day.
Just For Ms. Mole et al who consumed and requested the recipe.
Zebra Style High Energy Gooey Flapjacks
These honey-sweetened flapjacks are great for breakfasts on the go. If you’re having them at home, serve them warm with a dollop or Greek or natural yogurt and some fresh fruit. Makes 12 big or 16 smaller flapjacks
200g unsalted butter
200g demerara sugar
200g honey, agave syrup or brown rice syrup
450g muesli or a fruity porridge oat mix.
Lightly butter or oil a 20cm x 30cm (8in x 12in) cake tin, or line it with parchment paper. Put the butter, sugar and honey in a saucepan and heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved. Add the muesli and mix well.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared cake tin and spread to about 2cm (¾in) thick. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon. Bake in a preheated oven at 180C for 15-20 minutes, until it’s lightly golden around the edges but still slightly soft in the middle. Let cool in the tin, then turn out and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
A second day of pain and a little bit of snow kiting thrown in for good measure by headlamp.
Followed by good home cooked sausage beans and mash , and yet another cycle ride home , I’m feeling the pain today.
1 comment Monday 11 Jan 2010 | Porl | Foodie, Kiting, Photo, Photography, Recipe
Looks like Sam Spee was enjoying himself rounding up all those sledders! I just managed a bruised knee slipping on the ice last week. Buddy was most annoyed that his walkies was interrupted by two footed companion!