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Nespresso U

Hi all Iv just bought Mr Rosie a Krups Nespresso U machine for xmas. My question is, can i use any pods in this or does it have to be specifically the Nespresso pods, also i have seen on Amazon that...

March-Hare

1970S Kids Drink ....

Can anyone recall the 1970s kids drinks which were in clear/opaque animal shaped bottles ...... to open you snapped of a small flat key type piece ....... various animals and various flavours ..........

EcclesCake

Beer Festivals

I am trying to find a beer festival that a group of friends could attend in the summer. We all live in different areas so I am trying to find one that is easily accessible by public transport. Apart...

kopend

Sulphites In Cider

is the sulphite they put in cider bad for you and if so is there any cider on the market that doesn't contain it i have not found one myself that does...

RATTER15

Butter In Your Coffee Instead Of Milk, What Do You Reckon?

http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/13952-5-reasons-put-butter-in-coffee.html...

Retrochic

Sloe Gin Has Turned Out Bitter -Any Ideas?

I picked the sloes same place as usual same time as usual and did the same recipe as usual and we have cracked open a bottle for New Year. Big disappointment! The gin is very bitter -tongue curling...

melv16

Sloe Gin.

I've just found some that I made last year...yayyy hic

237SJ

Christmas Champagne Of The Week

Pierre Darcys Brut NV (from Paul Laurent) reduced from £24.25 to £10 Jilly Goolden says it is buttery but I think it tastes like Granny Smith apples. Good value for christmas fizz though....

Ric.ror

Stupid Firewall

Sorry folks but I cannot read your replies as we have such a ridiculous firewall that will not let me access the page due to Alcohol content Because I am six years and cannot be trusted with looking...

Ric.ror

Lidli Wine

I've just noticed that Lidli are doing Barolo wine for £9 a bottle Anyone had any wine from Lidli...

Ric.ror

Lager Expert

I don't really have much experience as I'm more a g&t type but does anyone know what aldi lager is like compared to other brands Both price and taste wise Many thanks for taking the time to answer...

Chipchopper

Flavoured Syrups For Coffee...

Is it possible to buy the syrups that are commonly seen in coffee shops, for sale in ordinary shops ?. I can't recall ever seeing them anywhere else, eg : vanilla, hazel nut etc...

Jennykenny

Which Non-Alcoholic Wine??

Anybody found a decent non-alcoholic wine? Have tried a couple but they were both very sweet....

Bramleyboy

Champagne Storage.

How should you store champagne and Prosecco? Upright or on its side.

rowanwitch

The Beer Report

Small local festival last week... Some highlights if you can find them Red Willow Shameless A strong beautifully hopped IPA Sarah Hughes Jester Single hop ale with a flavour it is hard to get a fix on...

Chipchopper

Earl Grey....

I remember reading somewhere that its good for lowering cholesterol. Is there any evidence to support this, where perhaps trials have been done ? and is there lower cholesterol counts in Canada where...

Elina

For The Tea Drinkers ..

I love my coffee, but have the odd cup of tea in between. Just to let you know of a new teabag! I was given a free sample of Tetley's 'Estate Collection' Makes a lovely cup of tea, nice colour & good...

Galaxy1965

Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto Piccolo Kp1006 Coffe Machine Can I Use Other Makes Pods In This Machine

I have just got a Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto Piccolo Kp1006 Coffee Machine and wondered if I could use another make of pods in this machine? Thanks in advance....