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August 2, 1935
The Independent
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A poem reflects on learning right and wrong ways from one's mother, introducing a technique for melting marshmallows to improve texture in frozen desserts by using steam and minimal liquid.
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'My mother always used to say
'There was a right and a wrong way
To every single thing we do,
And I have come to think: that's true.
MELTING MARSHMALLOWS
Most women have learned by now that the use of campfire marshmallows in still-frozen desserts gives them a smooth, velvety texture, free from objectionable ice crystals. It is simplicity itself to melt the marshmallows and combine them with the other ingredients. Nevertheless, there is a definite technique of melting that not only improves the texture but, by retaining air in the mixture, increases the number of possible servings.
The marshmallows need not be cut before melting. They must be melted over steam and with a small amount of liquid, usually water, milk or fruit juice. Allow 2 tablespoonsful of liquid to 16 marshmallows. This liquid should be heated before adding the campfire marshmallows. It takes such a few moments to melt them sufficiently that it pays to watch and stir them all the time. Remove the top of the double boiler from the stove as soon as there is enough heat
'There was a right and a wrong way
To every single thing we do,
And I have come to think: that's true.
MELTING MARSHMALLOWS
Most women have learned by now that the use of campfire marshmallows in still-frozen desserts gives them a smooth, velvety texture, free from objectionable ice crystals. It is simplicity itself to melt the marshmallows and combine them with the other ingredients. Nevertheless, there is a definite technique of melting that not only improves the texture but, by retaining air in the mixture, increases the number of possible servings.
The marshmallows need not be cut before melting. They must be melted over steam and with a small amount of liquid, usually water, milk or fruit juice. Allow 2 tablespoonsful of liquid to 16 marshmallows. This liquid should be heated before adding the campfire marshmallows. It takes such a few moments to melt them sufficiently that it pays to watch and stir them all the time. Remove the top of the double boiler from the stove as soon as there is enough heat
What sub-type of article is it?
Cooking Tip
Household Advice
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Marshmallows
Melting Technique
Frozen Desserts
Double Boiler
Campfire Marshmallows
What entities or persons were involved?
My Mother
Story Details
Key Persons
My Mother
Story Details
Poem on right and wrong ways leads to technique: melt uncut marshmallows over steam with 2 tbsp heated liquid per 16, stir constantly, remove heat promptly to retain air for better texture and more servings in frozen desserts.