Laddy Muck

Well I'm truly astonished! Left the pan overnight to soak with Ariel as per ooh-missus-maxxi, Arsenal-supporter-LG and Doc-who-likes-women's-mags, AND the results are already quite incredible. On first sighting this morning, the pan no longer resembled the surface of Jupiter (you were right maxxi). Water had turned into a brown vomit-like consistency - complete with "bits". Smelled OK though. On scraping the bottom of the pan with a metal frosting spatula, to my amazement, I have - with minimum effort - managed to remove around 2-thirds of the original black, caramelised, burnt jam. The newly exposed base doesn't appear to have suffered AT ALL. It's astounding! So, feeling more confident but mindful of the harshness (in chemical terms) of Ariel, the pan now soaks with bicarb as originally suggested by Lady Kat and seconded by DJ. We shall see. Interesting to hear that non-bio powder might have worked too Salsaboy. I shall bear that in mind should the need arise in the future! And KK, your anecdote made me laugh: but I honestly cannot wait several winters LOL!!!! DC, it looks as though I might just get away with not having to purchase a new pan. It's looking good. As for you Loz, Huggie, and now-famous-to-Guardian-readers-Alex-K, the three of you (goaded on by the incorrigible maxxi) are an utter disgrace to this forum. And I shall be reporting you in due course. Moreover, I'll have you know that my plums are in tip top condition! Well, there were - until they got caramelised to a cinder. Ahem.

I know, I know Lady Kat...but...oh dear...

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I shall give it a go! Overnight! (Stove OFF - lol). Thank you maxxi. What a bloomin palaver!

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OK...this is embarrassing... The washing powder trick had improved things a bit, but not nearly enough (burning is BAD), so - after dinner - I decided to give it another go: i.e. to simmer another batch of water containing Ariel Automatic. Ahem...I got a nattering on the phone until the smoke detector reminded me of the (now dried out) contents of the pan. The inside of said pan now resembles the surface of Jupiter. Weirdly, there is a faint whiff of sulphur too. I can no longer see black, but a creamy yellow encrusted pan base. I think the original black, burnt, jam remains underneath. Any ideas? :-$ I really do not want to throw away my trusty jam-making pan.

Hey Mon, you know where I am. Would be delighted to help/donate. As usual, ED is a better place because of you and your enthusiam xxx

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Ariel Automatic on the go upon cooker as per our Arsenal supporting Lady. Will try the baking soda trick should that not work (simmering water has turned black - a good sign, I reckon). I notice the Woman's magazine includes LadyG's tip - from "The King of Burnt Saucepans" - no less. We shall see! Many thanks Lady Katharina van der Wotsit and Doc.

Well I haven't tried that yet. Will do so. How long for? Thanks Ladygooner.

Left a batch of plum jam for too long: result super-burnt base.:-$ How the hell does one get rid of this black mess please? Have searched the net and done many of the things suggested (e.g. chiselling with various implements until my arm went numb, soaking, boiling with vinegar and lemon juice, plus of course the pots/pans cycle on the not-so-useful-in-this-instance dishwasher). Any advice gratefully accepted as I really do not want to throw away my pan. Would like to avoid harsh chemicals too. Thanks.

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"Country going to the dogs" Just wondering what Woof's, Legalbeagle's and Artfuldogger's response(s) to that might be. (*inserts cheeky-looking-yellow-wotsit*).

*pissing myself* Alex, you are famous. At last!

Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- I'm in living in fear of a knock on the > door at any moment. *knock knock*

Frankito Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > No, pull up a chair and tell me all about it *tries desperately not to laugh in presence of Doc* Mr. Medic, I thought 73s ended on 31st July? Still awaiting for announcement of winner.

So, Jaws...when's the next one? I have to say, you are far better at this malarkey than that bloomin Weegee and his purported co-host were. Things have never been the same since Drinks Queen, Georgia, stepped down. Oh, and Frankito - keep digging LOL! *chuckles*

I am a BLOKE! *inserts furious-looking-yellow-thingamijig*

You were in Alan Medic's Scotch? Ah! Rematch it is...unless you wish to incur my wrath, you had better not stand me up again. *flares nostrils*

Oh, forgot to say...lovely to see you Mr. Medic.

Frankito...promises promises...you are all chat... There we all were...waiting expectedly... But, again...you never showed... Or did you?

Am suffering today too...but I reckon it was worth it. Excellent evening in excellent company. Finally crawled in just before 3.00 am. Nice to catch up with the usual mob and a delight to meet you maxxi, notwithstanding that you aren't the woman I thought you were (that'll keep em guessing tee hee)! *inserts yellow giggly-winky-smiley* As for you Nette...I have a couple of pegs which I think belong to you. *inserts not-amused-looking-yellow-winky-smiley* Thanks Jaws (but sorry to have missed Strawbs). x

Me too. Thanks for organising Jaws (and for the cash tip...I'd have popped along with only my credit card).

I'm quite good at doing the "tosser" sign at drivers who abuse unnecessarily (depending on how many are in the car and how beefy they are!), but to a child? No. Shame on his mum. Don't let it put you off cycling though. Other road users are mainly OK. Have you taken advantage of the free cycling lessons in Southwark? The instructor will - amongst other things - teach you how to ride assertively. Forget this incident and enjoy this wonderful mode of transportation.

No you wouldn't...besides, it's pretty difficult to ignore you - being the pain in the backside that you are! (*inserts yellow-giggling-smiley-thingamijig*) Anyway, what was your original question to Admin? I mean, all this fuss! Dear, oh dear, oh dear! Oh, and it's "Laddy" to you!