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Hesitate to post this because I thought it was obvious but came across a few people recently who didn't know about it so here goes.
When stopping to make a brew, powdered milk/whitener is always disappointing. I carry a small plastic squirty tube of condensed milk (Tescos less than a quid) - bit sweet but much nicer. Tube seems to last for ages past the use by date. Years ago these used to be in all ration packs.
I "borrow" milk sachets from food outlets for walking. UHT BABY!
I "borrow" milk sachets from food outlets for walking. UHT BABY!
...and salt...and pepper...and brown sauce:rolleyes:
Blerugh! UHT :yuck: - I drink it black if that is the only option......
have a nice stock of salt n pepper sachets though ;)
I find the condensed milk in tube useful to serve with fruit when out. In a drink it is like milk two sugars and drink it black normally.
stretch3144
29-07-2009, 12:41
I find the condensed milk in tube useful to serve with fruit when out. In a drink it is like milk two sugars and drink it black normally.
Thanks for the useful advice. I drink my tea "NATO standard" so will have to give the condensed milk a try.
yep its well handy its in my cooking kit
Twodogs
The condensed milk in a tube (as opposed to in a tin) was a WW2 idea, developed for use as part of an escape ration to be used by SOE & downed RAF aircrews.
LOTS of similar ideas that are still in use today were developed by ONE MAN who did all sorts of R&D under the auspices of the Ministry of Supply
His book on his war-time service is fascinating reading
Andy2112
29-07-2009, 13:10
yep its well handy its in my cooking kit
Twodogs
when you can find it, lol :D
I usually drink it black but i'll get a tube and give it a go. I suppose being as it's so sweet i should leave out my 2 sugars ??
I found it in the end ...lol
Twodogs
Leonidas
29-07-2009, 14:10
when you can find it, lol :D
I usually drink it black but i'll get a tube and give it a go. I suppose being as it's so sweet i should leave out my 2 sugars ??
Yep, I've been using the tubes for a while now, the drink ends up being plenty sweet enough, unless you are a sugar monster :)
calibanzwei
29-07-2009, 16:04
LOTS of similar ideas that are still in use today were developed by ONE MAN who did all sorts of R&D under the auspices of the Ministry of Supply
His book on his war-time service is fascinating reading
Which man? :D Bet that would be interesting reading.
His book on his war-time service is fascinating reading
Do you have the title, as well?
Thanks,
Gordy
MartinK9
29-07-2009, 17:19
I add it to "Oats so Simple" and hot water for breakfast - yummy
John Fenna
29-07-2009, 17:22
Straight onto brown bread for the ultimate sarnie!
Straight onto brown bread for the ultimate sarnie!
lol. that sounds like i have to try it at least once. :D
I try to use UHT sachets (especially from Sainsbury's cafes) but the condensed milk in a tube sounds good for coffee.
I just used up a pile of stuff at the weekend and need to restock. :)
Regards
Rob