Deep-frier

The problem with sweet fritters is that they come at the end of the meal and unless you are eating in the kitchen, it is impossible to serve them crisp from the pan. One solution is now provided by electric deep-friers. You can prepare everything before dinner, switch on the frier which is thermostatically controlled, perhaps when you serve the salad, and quickly cook the fritters while the cheese is cleared.

I can’t resist sneaking a peak at her feet – to check for fishscales – but there’s nothing doing, and with a wan smile she disappears back among the hotplates and deep-friers.

When using a deep-frier, always use the correct accessories, such as frying baskets and spiders, to lower, turn and remove food items. Bad burns have resulted from the use of incorrect tools, such as metal spoons.