Thursday, March 17

S'mores Indoors

 Sometimes the weather is not favorable for bonfires and s'mores. Sometimes you don't have a brush pile in your backyard to burn as you please. Sometimes you are in a burn ban and you can't enjoy the typical s'mores treat. Don't worry because you can enjoy s'mores indoors!


Gather the standard ingredients: graham crackers, large marshmallows and chocolate.


 The first step is to melt the chocolate. Place a few small bars of chocolate on each graham as show above.


Into the microwave they go! I would try 20-30 seconds, watching it as I wait. I can tell the chocolate is soft when it starts to appear glossy or shiny.


The next step is to soften your marshmallows. They will not take as long as the chocolate, 15-20 seconds or even less. Again it is wise to watch while you wait.


This is probably my favorite part because the marshmallows expand and "grow," then they topple over.


The finishing touch is to put another graham on each cracker, spread the chocolate a little and bite in. Yum! I can tell you it is just as messy and sticky as it would be if you were eating outside.

After cleaning chocolate off my cheeks and fingers , I put my ingredients away, noticing the suggested recipes on each package. What do you know, the marshmallow bag said, "Use the microwave" to make s'mores with complete directions.
I know what you're thinking, "Wow, Nelson! Thanks for nothing! If I  can read, I can figure it out for myself."

What do I have to say to that thought? 

"Sure! Anytime I can be of not help at all! I am here for you."