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Daddima Sat 25-Jan-25 10:24:29

While hiding from the storm yesterday, I opened a packet of Lu Le Petit Beurre biscuits. They were delicious, so much so that I seem to have eaten the whole packet.
Do you have anything you would like to recommend? It may be a foodstuff or product you have tried, or perhaps a household ‘handy hint’.

Usedtobeblonde Sun 26-Jan-25 12:27:36

To the poster (can’t check back) who recommended affogato, surely you forgot the Disarrono (sp) poured over as well?

theworriedwell Sun 26-Jan-25 14:12:32

This has made me a bit sad. The thing I'd like more than anything is a soda farl made by my granny, toasted and dripping jn butter. Maybe a boiled egg on the side. I loved my granny and I loved all her baking but a toasted soda farl was my favourite.

theworriedwell Sun 26-Jan-25 14:13:27

Sorry realise that is a pretty useless recommendation as no one can get one. Sorry I lost the plot.

Casdon Sun 26-Jan-25 14:21:12

I’m gradually moving over to Astonish cleaning products. It’s UK owned, and produced in Yorkshire, vegan and cruelty free, and everything I’ve tried so far is just as good, if not better than the majored brands. It’s also cheaper. I’d really recommend this.

theworriedwell Sun 26-Jan-25 14:27:59

Casdon

I’m gradually moving over to Astonish cleaning products. It’s UK owned, and produced in Yorkshire, vegan and cruelty free, and everything I’ve tried so far is just as good, if not better than the majored brands. It’s also cheaper. I’d really recommend this.

Is it any good for ovens, job I hate but really needs doing.

Taichinan Sun 26-Jan-25 14:29:04

Oooooh Marydoll - Bailey's and Rollo!! An addiction waiting to happen 😁

Casdon Sun 26-Jan-25 14:30:54

Yes, I’ve used the oven pads, and they are great. There’s a specialist version for the shelves and grill too, which really cuts through the grease.

Boz Sun 26-Jan-25 14:40:04

HelterSkelter1

Mackies vanilla ice cream. I used to get the organic one which was just so nice, but can no longer find it. Best ice cream. I think they make it for Waitrose. But I may be wrong.
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Sainsbury's sell Mackies. £2 odd atm with Nectar.

NonGrannyMoll Sun 26-Jan-25 14:46:51

I was convinced I wouldn't like globe artichokes until I saw them ready-dressed in the chilled aisle of Sainsburys several years ago and gave them a go. Absolutely addicted now.

NonGrannyMoll Sun 26-Jan-25 14:49:16

theworriedwell

This has made me a bit sad. The thing I'd like more than anything is a soda farl made by my granny, toasted and dripping jn butter. Maybe a boiled egg on the side. I loved my granny and I loved all her baking but a toasted soda farl was my favourite.

The perfect opportunity to try a new hobby - baking soda farls! Imagine finally hitting on a recipe that exactly captures your granny's version! Making me envious now... envy

Jaxjacky Sun 26-Jan-25 14:49:20

Marmite and peanut butter on a Cornish wafer biscuit.
Similarly hummus and grapes (cut in half)

Taichinan Sun 26-Jan-25 15:06:34

Me, I just love, love, LOVE Cadbury's Creme Eggs! And it's that time again 😀

NotSpaghetti Sun 26-Jan-25 17:52:09

I can't get the organic version either HelterSkelter1.
So disappointing.

Oreo Sun 26-Jan-25 19:45:57

J52

Baggs

Borders chocolate coated ginger biscuits are great with a coffee.

Totally agree

As do I
Impossible to eat only one 🤭

Oreo Sun 26-Jan-25 19:47:43

Casdon

I’m gradually moving over to Astonish cleaning products. It’s UK owned, and produced in Yorkshire, vegan and cruelty free, and everything I’ve tried so far is just as good, if not better than the majored brands. It’s also cheaper. I’d really recommend this.

Which supermarket did you find them in?

NotSpaghetti Sun 26-Jan-25 19:59:50

I just love good potatoes.
I'm a total convert to Red Alouette and find them excellent for everything. Technically they are ofen called "waxy" so shouldn't be good for mash but they certainly are.

Can't find anything to dislike about them.
Available in Ocado.

Casdon Sun 26-Jan-25 20:04:42

Oreo

Casdon

I’m gradually moving over to Astonish cleaning products. It’s UK owned, and produced in Yorkshire, vegan and cruelty free, and everything I’ve tried so far is just as good, if not better than the majored brands. It’s also cheaper. I’d really recommend this.

Which supermarket did you find them in?

The oven cleaning ones were in Tesco, I got some kitchen cleaner in B&M, and I got the bathroom cleaner just last week in Aldi, so they are about. Those are the ones I’ve tried so far, but there are more products in the range.

Kim19 Sun 26-Jan-25 21:37:37

Cafe Noir biscuits are my weakness. Haven't even got much of a sweet tooth either! Only way I can locate them now is a deli on the Isle of Wight or Amazon. Very moreish.......

pipsaucer Mon 27-Jan-25 12:33:26

cheese and Onion crisps with a Kit Kat...Scrumptious

Daddima Mon 27-Jan-25 12:44:22

NonGrannyMoll

theworriedwell

This has made me a bit sad. The thing I'd like more than anything is a soda farl made by my granny, toasted and dripping jn butter. Maybe a boiled egg on the side. I loved my granny and I loved all her baking but a toasted soda farl was my favourite.

The perfect opportunity to try a new hobby - baking soda farls! Imagine finally hitting on a recipe that exactly captures your granny's version! Making me envious now... envy

Can I recommend a poster on TikTok called Cheryl Bakes Cakes? She is from Northern Ireland, and makes lovely soda breads, cakes, no bake treats, and delicious looking comfort foods.
Perhaps best avoided by weight-watching grans!

Gwyllt Mon 27-Jan-25 13:00:14

Jaxjacky. Thank you for reminding me about Cornish wafers totally forgotten about them
I am a peanut butter fan and especially with treacle on ryvita. BUT I am going to look out for Cornish wafers totally forgotten try instead

GrannySomerset Mon 27-Jan-25 13:07:05

In the far off days of a chilled third of a pint of milk drunk through a straw in morning break, the addition of a peppermint spangle provided a brief moment of bliss before double maths. I was easily pleased then.

Labadi0747 Mon 27-Jan-25 14:18:03

Ariel 3 in 1 pods. Magic

Cateq Mon 27-Jan-25 14:20:25

I put my Tunnocks teacakes in the freezer. They are delicious, I came across this on TikTok, it’s suggested by an American posting and now I’m hooked.

theworriedwell Mon 27-Jan-25 14:21:36

Thanks Daddima I will hang e a look.