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[danny la rouge]

Not for scrapping, trolling or disrespecting people’s food choices. Please.

 

[danny la rouge]

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[Callie]

I grew this cucumber! Thanks TopCat !

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I saw some plants in a planter earlier. Does that count?

 

[danny la rouge]

I saw some plants in a planter earlier. Does that count?

We-e-ell, can they be eaten (without harm or death)?

 

[Epona]

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I just looked that up as I was really excited by it, N loves Ambrosia custard but his innards do not like lactose - can I just make my obligatory "How Much???" post?

Looks like Alpro soy based vanilla custard is considerably cheaper.

 

[danny la rouge]

Looks like Alpro soy based vanilla custard is considerably cheaper.

It’s very good, too.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

I just looked that up as I was really excited by it, N loves Ambrosia custard but his innards do not like lactose - can I just make my obligatory "How Much???" post?

Looks like Alpro soy based vanilla custard is considerably cheaper.

They do a chocolate pudding too Alpro, both are very good thick and creamy (but enough about me).

 

[farmerbarleymow]

We-e-ell, can they be eaten (without harm or death)?

I'm sure they can, but I wasn't hungry at the time.

 

[scifisam]

They do a chocolate pudding too Alpro, both are very good thick and creamy (but enough about me).

The dark chocolate one is genuinely delicious even if you're not vegan or lactose intolerant.

 

[cesare]

The dark chocolate one is genuinely delicious even if you're not vegan or lactose intolerant.

That's my favourite with fruit dipped in omg

 

[stavros]

 

[WouldBe]

I just looked that up as I was really excited by it, N loves Ambrosia custard but his innards do not like lactose - can I just make my obligatory "How Much???" post?

£1.95 in Morrisons, 5p cheaper than the cow based version.

 

[hitmouse]

My friend got some free broccoli today. In retrospect, I should also have taken advantage of the opportunity to pick up some free broccoli, but I didn't. Not sure why really.

 

[Epona]

£1.95 in Morrisons, 5p cheaper than the cow based version.

That's rip off prices for both versions.
The Alpro one mentioned above is £1.15 for more than 500ml (a bigger pack size).
There's no way I could justify or afford nearly £2 on custard.

 

[redsquirrel]

News item no. 1.

Interested in this Danny, is it any good? Is it like the sort of custard you get in creme brûlée or that one had for school dinners? Have to say the picture looks rather yellow.

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Also are there any good vegan alternatives to eggs? I don't mean for scrambled. but sort of plant based versions that could be used for poached or baked eggs?

 

[Rebelda]

On the topic of custard, Birds powder is dairy free and can be made with whatever milk alternative you use. Supermarket own brands, unusually, tend to have milk powder in. No good if you want it cold, but a winter staple in this house

 

[danny la rouge]

Interested in this Danny, is it any good? Is it like the sort of custard you get in creme brûlée or that one had for school dinners? Have to say the picture looks rather yellow.

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Also are there any good vegan alternatives to eggs? I don't mean for scrambled. but sort of plant based versions that could be used for poached or baked eggs?

I haven’t tried the product. Like others I rate the Alpro one. But I was interested, because that type of custard is a result of a guy whose wife was allergic to eggs but liked custard. And this is it without dairy too.

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To be honest, no. It’s best just to wave goodbye to cheese and eggs of that sort. The substitutes are no good.

 

[redsquirrel]

To be honest, no. It’s best just to wave goodbye to cheese and eggs of that sort. The substitutes are no good.

That's what I figured - but I bloody love poached eggs
TBF I've had some decent vegan cheese

 

[danny la rouge]

TBF I've had some decent vegan cheese

I never have. And if I’m honest that’s why I lapsed back into vegetarian. I’m mainly non dairy, but I allow myself cheese when I want it. I don’t do eggs, though.

 

[smee]

On the subject of vegan cheeses, I just tried the sheese greek style and I think it's really nice. Good texture for a sald, bit crumbly and nicely sharp. (I generally quite like vegan cheese nowadays though).
Eggs, can't help though. Tofu good as scramble or in a shakshuka though. (If you like tofu).