Forgive me…but we agreed when we first met that this would be the place to share our thoughts, our hopes, disasters, successes and of course kitchen tricks!
So for this very reason, I bring to you the ‘ancient’ art of table-napkin/tea-towel folding – chicken-forming. If you’ve seen it before, please nod and move on swiftly by, perhaps the prospect of chocolate chilli truffles might interest you. And if you haven’t seen this done before then sit back, relax and enjoy the guide!
Step-by-step guide to making a chicken from a table napkin/tea towel
#1: What you need: a table napkin/tea towel – preferably clean
#2: Form two half rolls
Start with one end and roll it halfway into the centre of the tea towel. Then roll the other end up to meet the first roll in the centre.
Now try not to make it too loose or too tight, Get the balance right.
Are you loving my rhymes :-)…read on
#3: The Fold
When that’s ready, holding it as in the photo, fold the roll in half along the length such that the rolled-up ends are on the outside
#4: The set-up for the pull
Now you should have 4 little rolls in your hand. Pull out the corners of each roll, as far out as possible while holding on tight to the base. Remember the warning and the rhyme in #2? If the rolls are too tight, it will be difficult (not impossible though) to get them out!
#5: The Finale
As soon as the ends are pulled out, you’re ready for the grand prize: the creation of your very own tea-towel chicken. What you need to do for this to happen is to hold and stretch out the corner by pairs. PULL OUT…..NOW
And that’s it – ready, finished, enough enjoyment for the evening. Let’s wait for our Tiramisu.
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