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Think BISTO gravy granules contain meat extract or animal fat? Think again!

Think BISTO gravy granules contain meat extract or animal fat? Think again!

Derek Duvin October 12, 2019 0

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I used to think, until recently, and more fool me, that any kind of Bisto gravy powder contained some kind of dried powdered version of beef or animal fat. After all, the gravy usually

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The Italian espresso

The Italian espresso

Shadraq Rodriguez February 15, 2019 0

Shadraq Rodriguez

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The Italian espresso is perfect. Strong – packs a punch, but smooth at the same time. Like a syrup. Perfect consistency and not in any watery way. It just sits on your tongue and

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‘Not Always Caviar’ in Stansted Airport is not a bad place to have a bite to eat

‘Not Always Caviar’ in Stansted Airport is not a bad place to have a bite to eat

Gary Carson August 14, 2018 0

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  I find that most cafes in airports are like hi-carb, homogenised shit holes where diabetic coach potatoes go to grow another layer of fat, in their lifelong mission to physically emulate Jabba the

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Pacari Chocolate – OK but too pricey

Pacari Chocolate – OK but too pricey

Gary Carson August 3, 2018 0

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These Pacari chocolate bars are small. They cost 4 Euros. At 50g they’re not good value. The chocolate is ok but it’s not that strong. The texture is a little dusty and then gloopy

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The Original Dark Horse is as close as you’ll get to drinking velvet

The Original Dark Horse is as close as you’ll get to drinking velvet

Derek Duvin January 26, 2017 0

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  The Original Dark Horse is a Cabernet Sauvignon from California. As the name Dark Horse suggests Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the richest, darkest reds you can sample. The Original Dark Horse is a beautiful example of

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