You can buy what???
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AnnaFaraday
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I loathe tinned baked beans! I can't even look at them. I can't sit near someone eating them. So many people on this site mention "jacket and beans" and I just cringe reading it.
Yes, I know, a totally unreasonable and over-the-top reaction, but there you are!
However, proper Boston Baked Beans, made from scratch are really nice. Takes ages to cook and I wouldn't do it very often, but worth the effort.
happyhealthy
Omnomnomnom
I know this probably doesn't sound bad at all but those slices of gelatin you see in the home baking section always made me shudder. As you probably know, gelatin is pig collegen and mashed bones, often added to desserts and sweets to give it that 'jelly' texture. To think that you can buy it in sheets makes me feel ill! :9529:
The worst I heard though was my friend's dad who went to Korea and they sold clear jars of white baby mice in this one food shop. So I suppose it could be worse...a lot worse! Think I'll stick to Asda cheers!
The worst I heard though was my friend's dad who went to Korea and they sold clear jars of white baby mice in this one food shop. So I suppose it could be worse...a lot worse! Think I'll stick to Asda cheers!
kingleds
Gold Member
I'm the same with coconut - evil devils food - even seeing one in the supermarket makes me feel queasy.
I just looked up the recipe for Boston Beans - not exactly SW friendly with all that treacle & sugar in it, but I might try one weekend anyway!
supergran52
Full Member
Tinned sprouts are disgusting!!!! They really are a bestseller in France, which was where we bought them when we were holidaying in a cottage one year. I have never tasted anything so vile. They were so bad I had to buy a tin to bring home for the rest of the family to try if you understand what I mean. It meant they wouldn't make the same mistake as I did and buy them.
Claireybella
Gold Member
I discovered tinned mushrooms at Christmas (not a present, part of brekkie at my dad's! 
) and they taste just as nice as fresh ones! Nice and easy and no peeling or them going off in the fridge!
) and they taste just as nice as fresh ones! Nice and easy and no peeling or them going off in the fridge!
evanthomas
Full Member
I discovered tinned mushrooms at Christmas (not a present, part of brekkie at my dad's!
OH, i hate them...they feel too wet, and look like slugs, however i am fine with fresh mushrooms!
it depends on the brand - but most are very low on syns - trust me, no butter in sight
Claireybella
Gold Member
Oh I love fresh ones too, but these are handy to fall back on, and once in a spag bol (or splog, as it's known in our house!
) they aren't slimey anymore! 
bunnylovesalan
Proud Mama :)
I love brussell sprouts but not sure about them being in a tin, doesent sound to appitising
Oh seeing a boiled egg packaged, turns my stomach rather just do it myself.
Oh seeing a boiled egg packaged, turns my stomach rather just do it myself.
ronniejacobs
Gold Member
i believe that you can get whole roast chicken in a can lol
Maximus
Gold Member
No I still agree with you re: frozen mash!
Just lookat the packaging/ingredients, additives, butter, milk/cream, added salt etc. Possibly emulsifiers, various E numbers and on it goes. They may well have a calorie count.
Meanwhile, back in SW-land, I would expect the ingredient list to read potatoes, water (trace). should you wish to add, anything else, you have full control over the process.
After all, as we all know, potatoes are free on green/extra-easy.
Quite a boring mantra I admit, but has worked for me thus far.
Not just with mash or spuds (Asda even sell peeled potatoes in bags!!) but all pre-packed foods. Convenient they may be, but part of the joy of cooking fresh is cooking from scratch and making the time to prepare it.
Admittedly, I have plenty of time and other people may have busier lifestyles than me
Just lookat the packaging/ingredients, additives, butter, milk/cream, added salt etc. Possibly emulsifiers, various E numbers and on it goes. They may well have a calorie count.
Meanwhile, back in SW-land, I would expect the ingredient list to read potatoes, water (trace). should you wish to add, anything else, you have full control over the process.
After all, as we all know, potatoes are free on green/extra-easy.
Quite a boring mantra I admit, but has worked for me thus far.
Not just with mash or spuds (Asda even sell peeled potatoes in bags!!) but all pre-packed foods. Convenient they may be, but part of the joy of cooking fresh is cooking from scratch and making the time to prepare it.
Admittedly, I have plenty of time and other people may have busier lifestyles than me
AnnaFaraday
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I suppose that we ought to remember that a lot of these things in tins are sold in countries where storing food can be difficult - hot country, no refrigeration. Canned goods would sometimes be the only option.
mumtheshopper
Silver Member
Absolutely same as! Hate, hate, hate them|!! The worst thing is ordering a full english somewhere. Yum yum. Only to find you forgot to aske withoiut baked beans and there's baked bean juice over it. I can't eat it, if it's on the plate!!
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