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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’.

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.

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?

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 🤭

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 14:13:27

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

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.

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?

maddyone Sun 26-Jan-25 10:48:41

Daddima

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’.

I love them too.

chocolatepudding Sun 26-Jan-25 10:45:30

Border's chocolate ginger biscuits are great but please try the chocolate raspberry biscuits too. Thicker than the chocolate ginger ones and delicious.

HelterSkelter1 Sun 26-Jan-25 05:29:57

I too like marmalade and mashed banàna on toast, but I add smooth peanut butter as well.

I also like a banana and avocado smoothie made in my 50 year old Moulinex electric blender. One banana, one avocado and a mug of milk.

grannydarkhair Sun 26-Jan-25 02:22:28

I’m another Mackies ice-cream fan, especially the Scottish Tablet and the Honeycombe.
Tesco Finest Lemon Shortie, although it could/should be even more lemony imo.
Tesco Vegetable Pizza, very nice indeed and only £1.65.
Belazu Black Olive Tapenade and Belazu Roasted Tomato Paste.
Manomasa Tortilla Chips, there are several flavours, the Manchego and Green Olive is my favourite. Both Waitrose and Asda stock these.
Lidl and M&S versions of Jaffa Cakes, both are much nicer than the McVitie’s ones.

henetha Sat 25-Jan-25 23:17:36

I've only recently discovered Wensleydale cheese. The one with cranberries is particularly good.
And there's a small chocolate biscuit called Gold (wrapped in gold paper)
which is creamy and gorgeous.
But I'm on a diet now so shan't eat them for a while hmm

annodomini Sat 25-Jan-25 22:07:51

Marmalade and mashed banana together on hot buttered toast. My Sunday breakfast treat.

madeleine45 Sat 25-Jan-25 22:03:11

Ah I have been forced to check after reading of your best choice of |Borders dark chocolate gingers, and would beg to differ. What about the lovely dark chocolate raspberry/ i have had to just eat one to reassure myself that this is my choice¬¬Really plain ginger biscuits are made for dunking into coffee, and this is an art, to gauge it to be just right to eat, and my husband used to say "I hope it drops off in your coffee! (My mother would never allow us to dunk anything so had to learn the devious method of biting a biscuit and then taking a drink of my coffee, for which I would get a hard stare and I would try to look innocent and have no idea why she was looking at me!!

Allira Sat 25-Jan-25 21:21:41

Hatty05darling

😂😂 I have discovered Mackies Salted Caramel Ice Cream - much to my cost!!lbs not £££! I used to ridicule people who could eat whole or half tubs of ice cream!! Not any more!!

Oh!
How did I miss this?

mrswoo Sat 25-Jan-25 20:58:39

TimTams, chocolate biscuits from Oz are now sold at Waitrose. So much nicer than Penguin biscuits. I have to be very brave and only buy a packet at a time. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate or caramel ones I love them all.