Place the butter in a heavy-based pan and melt gently.

After the final color, usually red, brown or black, the wax was removed by holding the egg next to the flame and gently melting it.

Gently melt the low-fat spread in a saucepan and add the flour.

All three benefit from a little unsweetened whipped cream gently melting on top.

Break the chocolate into pieces, melt gently in a bowl set over a pan of hot water, stirring occasionally, then cool slightly.

For the 'icing' writing, break the milk chocolate into pieces then melt gently in a bowl set over a pan of hot water.

Gently melt the butter and syrup in a small pan.

For the glaze, gently melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.

Gently melt the butter in 150ml/ pint of water.

With moderate temperatures the snow could melt gently and cause no problems.