They say you learn from your mistakes - i really hope i learn from mine .
On a day that should have been fun has turned into a disaster - note to self DO NOT CHANGE YOUR RECIPE.  AS we speak i have the first batch of pear fruchia on the go - I decided to use a different kind of pectin to what i have been using before - and guess what it is not working so it looks like ill be eating cracked fruit leather for a while - i will not be using that stuff again off to waitrose tomorrow to buy the stuff that has been tried and tested