It is with a sense of foreboding that I read the news about Kraft Foods’ purchase of part of United Biscuits. United Biscuits make Jaffa Cakes, the nicest biscuit (or cake?) known to man and a favourite of the Elbeno household. Kraft Foods is owned by the Altria Group, which…
Mrs Elbeno brought back a new bread variant from the local supermarket today. Filone Italiano. Crust: “hearty”. Well, it wasn’t bad. Although it was not particularly crusty. A victim of marketing hype. But still very edible. Interior: “full-bodied” and “tangy”. Whatever that means. It was very soft. Very soft. Yet…
That's an e-number city, for sure. Can't see any bourbons there which seems a bit of an oversight. “A packet or two custard creams”? ALL IN ONE GO??!!!
Oh good, I meant to send that to you, but forgot. I'm still looking forward to my first Jaffa Cake experience. They should bring these biscuits across the pond so we can see what all the fuss is about.
That's an e-number city, for sure. Can't see any bourbons there which seems a bit of an oversight. “A packet or two custard creams”? ALL IN ONE GO??!!!
Kate
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Mmm… biscuits. Now I have to go get some lunch and make a big detour around the pastry shop.
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Oh good, I meant to send that to you, but forgot. I'm still looking forward to my first Jaffa Cake experience. They should bring these biscuits across the pond so we can see what all the fuss is about.
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Well, over a period of a couple of hours… but it's been known, yes.
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