Household tips

Not tried it but marshmallows never go to waste here.

Yes, well, I'm sure Minibags would eat any 'leftovers'

I've never had any brown sugar go hard, but I'd better buy some marshmallows, just in case......?. And some drinking chocolate, perhaps......

Fantastic, now i have a real reason to buy those lovely pink and white heavenly clouds

I thump it with a rolling pin

I put a damp tea towel over the bowl and leave it for a while it works well.

I put opened brown sugar in a plastic box with a slice of brown bread. Keeps it soft and I'm not tempted to eat it!

Noon! Do the marshmallows!

Extraneous 'n' there!

I do it. It works. Even thumping with a rolling pin had failed to work on ancient brown sugar, so I gave it a go a year or so ago and it does the job.

The rest of the bag of marshmallows is still in the cupboard. Any suggestions about what to do with those?

Must give this a go. I have a lump of dark muscovado lurking somewhere.....

Excellent tip. Mmfff, Mmff...

Doesn't the bread go mouldy J52?

No it just dries out, i had thought it would absorbed any moisture and go mouldy, but apparently not.

I have resorted to putting it in the food processor before now!

Eat them Icalittle

Icyalittle send them to me

10 seconds in the microwave softens it up. Still have lumps but they are easier to crush.

You could make rice crispy squares,grandchildren love them.Also if you use large marshmallows you can cut out petals for cake decorating,With the marshmallow on its side cut across ,4 times and each piece forms a petal,if you use small coloured marshmallows you get pretty tiny flowers for cupcakes ( spray scissors with oil to prevent sticking) Good luck !

I have just heard that Marshmallows are good for coughs and sore throats. Well that's my excuse and i am sticking to it.!!!!

I do that all the time with marshmallows - I put the leftover brown sugar in a plastic container and add a bunch of marshmallows on top. Great trick.

Sorry, bmteal - I think that's the Marshmallow plant, which sadly no longer has any connection with the confectionery! But thanks for the tips, everyone. Next time I buy a pack of marshmallows to go on top of my cappuccino I'll try putting a handful in with my "soft" brown sugar.

Marshmallows are on my shopping list for the first time ever, as far as I can recall