Kitty Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Can I burn conkers on a wood burning stove?I found a huge bag full of my son's autumn pickings going mouldy in his bedroom. I just put them onto the fire and they started popping. I wasn't sure whether I could continue so I've just dowsed the fire completely (a bit of a mess, I know).So, do I take them all out and re-lay the fire with wood again?Or, re-light the fire using the conkers, because the popping wasn't dangerous and wasn't going to break the stove glass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Funny you should ask that Cathy, as at this very minute I'm being serenaded by the sound of exploding chestnuts [:)]I baked a load in the oven yesterday, carefully cutting a cross in the top of each one, and they were lovely and pealed really easily. But today I want to use them to make a chestnut mash, and so need them a little softer. So I put them in the oven without pricking or cutting them. Very bad idea. I've turned the oven off, but daren't open the door to take them out as they're exploding with such force. I wonder where Mr Cat keeps his safety goggles. I wonder how long it will take to clean exploded chestnut pulp from the top, bottom and sides of my oven. Next time I'll pr1ck holes in them! (edit, curses, foiled by the naughty-word filter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Take them out and throw them away Cathy.Anything with a hard shell and moisture inside will burst open when heated.Many many years ago, as kids we used to harden them off, for conkering, in moms oven and the odd explosion was usually followed by a clip around the ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Irrelevant but here goes ...Bugs, when was your mum replaced by your mom (unless you are US in which case please ignore question) ?John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote user="Iceni"]Irrelevant but here goes ...Bugs, when was your mum replaced by your mom (unless you are US in which case please ignore question) ?John[/quote]Not correct JohnFor your perusalin answer to your next question..............Staffordshire.............[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 BB! Calling your mother what you want to!How very dare you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Boys, boys - stop it now and just behave. You can call me Mummy. [:D]OK. I'll take them out (the conkers, that is). I've learned a lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Aah, now I understand - Staffordshire is not just a breed of dog but somewhere north of Watford.Thank youJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote user="Iceni"]Aah, now I understand - Staffordshire is not just a breed of dog but somewhere north of Watford.Thank youJohn[/quote].........and I suppose where you come from there's an 'R' in bath and no 'Z' in Bus...............[:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 There's no zeddin' buses round here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 There are lots of effin' exploded chestnuts in my oven though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 You're going to have fun with that! [:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Flippin' 'eck Cathy and in your new oven as well.Please tell me you're not blonde......................[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote user="Clair"]You're going to have fun with that! [:D][:D][/quote]I'm thinking of using the hoover to try to extract the bits that got behind the fan casing, otherwise tweezers may be called for.[quote user="Bugbear"]Please tell me you're not blonde[/quote]I prefer to think of myself as a pioneer, championing radical new ways forward in experimental cuisine BB [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Behind the fan too?!Oh dear...The hoover is a good idea, but after several similar incidents with microwaved potatoes, my guess is there's be plenty of hardened stuff on all the walls... You'll need a lot of hot water and elbow grease...Marigolds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote user="Cat"] I'm thinking of using the hoover to try to extract the bits that got behind the fan casing, otherwise tweezers may be called for. [/quote]Cook a bowl of water on the non-fan assisted setting, to steam-soften the crusty bits, then wipe them off. The back panel covering the fan (on mine, at least) unscrews. Voila! (easy to write, PITA to do [:)]) Or do you have the 'self-clean' setting, which vapourises anything in the oven & leaves ash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I have, with the aid of a pastry brush, chopstick, dustpan and brush, Mr Cat's mini car hoover, and a damp soapy sponge managed to get most of the gunk off.I do indeed have a pyrolytic cleaning option, which I will set off in the wee small hours (otherwise know as heures creuses).Marigolds will not be called for [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote user="Bugbear"][quote user="Iceni"]Aah, now I understand - Staffordshire is not just a breed of dog but somewhere north of Watford.Thank youJohn[/quote].........and I suppose where you come from there's an 'R' in bath and no 'Z' in Bus...............[:D][:D][:D][/quote]No, we spell both bus and bath as you do - though we don't keep coal in either of them.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote user="Iceni"][quote user="Bugbear"].........and I suppose where you come from there's an 'R' in bath and no 'Z' in Bus...............[:D][:D][:D][/quote]No, we spell both bus and bath as you do - though we don't keep coal in either of them.John[/quote]Oh do keep up John, ...................pronunciation ![:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote user="Cat"] Funny you should ask that Cathy, as at this very minute I'm being serenaded by the sound of exploding chestnuts [:)]Next time I'll pr1ck holes in them! (edit, curses, foiled by the naughty-word filter).[/quote]Next time, there is going to be a next time.....[:-))]Not Blonde, more chestnut.....[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Well. I cleaned out my chestnuts from the wood burning stove but a few stragglers remained in the ash. Now and again, I get a 'pop', which causes the dog to jump out of his skin.Which makes me realise that we should keep conkers where they are supposed to be - on trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 [quote user="Cathy"]Which makes me realise that we should keep conkers where they are supposed to be - on trees. [/quote]Or on the end of bits of string ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 [quote user="Pierre ZFP"][quote user="Cathy"]Which makes me realise that we should keep conkers where they are supposed to be - on trees. [/quote]Or on the end of bits of string ![/quote]I did have a '69'er' once...................[Www][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Was it on the end of your first real 6 string http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuf2YtXs7ak (Sorry, it just sprang to mind and I couldn't resist). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Ah yes conkers, http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtztZz7A4xA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now