Method:
Soak the gelatine in a jug of water and place on one side. Add the bicarbonate to the milk and heat; when it boils add the sugar and heat until it boils again.Remove from the burner and add the gelatine, stirring continually until it is completely dissolved.

Add the vanilla essence.

Sprinkle water in a jelly mould, pour in the jelly and leave to set. Turn the jelly out of the mould and decorate with fruit.

N.B. You can use your favourite essence instead of vanilla, and other seasonally available fruits.