Bonfire Night 2018

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BONFIRE NIGHT

Halloween sometimes overshadows this night. So, save the bobbed apples for a tasty snack while watching the night sky light up this 5th of November! 
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'Remember, remember the fifth of November,
Gunpowder treason and plot
We see no reason 
Why gunpowder treason 
Should ever be forgot!'

This is only part of the nursery rhyme we barely know!

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Let's not forget why we have bonfire night. A heinous or heroic Guy Fawkes, however you want to look at it, on this day in 1605 attempted to literally destroy British politics. His plans were foiled and we traditionally burn effigies.
"Penny for the guy?!" - a little less common these days.

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Children used to take their Guy Fawkes puppets, "Guys", around streets asking for money so they could buy fireworks and festive treats. All before burning their dummy Guys.

'Guy Fawkes, guy, t'was his intent
To blow up king and parliament.
Three score barrels were laid below
To prove old England's overthrow.'

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Most of us are excited about the fireworks we get to see!

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So what traditional savoury and sweet nibbles are associated with this explosive night? 

A bonfire can...

- cook potatoes that are wrapped in foil 

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- brown your 'bangers' to go with mash

Maple Mustard Sausages
Easily make a little more of some cocktail sausages for a family friendly Bonfire party!

https://www.eatsamazing.co.uk/family-friendly-recipes/party-food-ideas-recipes/easy-child-friendly-maple-mustard-sausages

'By God's mercy he was catch'd
With a darkened lantern and burning match.
So, holler boys, holler boys, Let the bells ring.
Holler boys, holler boys, God save the king.'

Now for your sweet tooth. It's all about toffee and treacle!

- treacle toffee

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That feeling when you wield a toffee hammer
- toffee apples  

Janespatisserie toffee apples
Here's a janespatisserie recipe for sprinkley toffee apples: 

https://www.janespatisserie.com/2018/10/08/toffee-apples/

- and PARKIN (gingerbread cake made from oatmeal and black treacle)

Yorkshire Parkin Photo: Bettys
Here's a link to a perfect parkin recipe:

https://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/food-drink/recipes/yorkshire-parkin-recipe-1-5742660

Did you know parkin can also be called perkin? Maybe you'll be perky about perkin after trying this recipe. 

'And what shall we do with him?
Burn him!'

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