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Steve Mottram |
The no fur pad is the answer. This is a cylinder of steel wire, about the size of a wine cork, on which the limescale collects.
As long as you rinse it through every few weeks it works for years. I have used it on several kettles and my balls a have always remained fur free and bouyant to the last.
Steve |
Nicey replies: Yes we had one of those but it couldn't cope with our local water which is drawn from underground chalk.
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Alison Debenham |
Have you seen this? Sounds a bit too exciting for me! Maybe a cup too far?
Explosive al-Qaeda brew hits Guinea A new tea craze sweeps through Guinea, but it is not the brew itself that is new, but its name - al-Qaeda.
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Nicey replies: Yes there is a lot of information in that article although its mostly about the bowel movements of strapping great African fellas.
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Josie Aston |
I bought a posh Morphy Richards kettle last year with the last of our wedding present vouchers. It had a special water filter and was shiny and silver. However, it dribbled all the time and broke down after about 8 months. So my husband bought a Le Creuset kettle from the factory shop near his work. It goes on the hob and has no technology to break, not even a whistle! And it doesn't dribble & is a lovely blue. My American colleague tells me that in the States hob kettles are considered posh whereas electric ones are only for students. So if any Americans come round maybe they will be impressed!
Josie
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Nicey replies: Le Creuset stuff rules, plus you get a reasonable workout just moving it around the kitchen.
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Rachel Lehmann
Arnott's Spicy Fruit Roll Review |
Dear Nicey and Wifey
I've just been introduced to your site by a former Scottish flatmate of mine here in Australia... We had a mutual love for a nice cup of tea and a sit down... The perfect forum for a good old chat...
I wanted to share a little discovery my husband and I made while on honeymoon last year... While sitting in the foyer of our hotel, we supped a beautiful tea called "Irish Malt", a black Assam tea with a hint of whiskey and caramel... After a letter, a couple of emails and a few phonecalls we managed to discover that it was made by Ronnefeldts... We've since been able to purchase some through an Australian importer and our verdict remains the same... Delicious!
I noticed you have received quite a few comments from Australia where there are many interesting biscuit varieties that I have yet to see on foreign shores... I love Arnott's Spicy Fruit Rolls and Kingstons...
I agree with those of your readers who say they don't understand the interest in Irish Kimberley biscuits... My family and friends always insisted on bringing me packets while I was living in Gibraltar, obviously thinking I was missing the "delicacy"... But to tell you the truth, they really aren't my 'cup of tea'... Although I do have a liking for Mikado's (Arnott's Iced VoVo's are NOT the same!)... My shopping list for family and friends visiting was a large packet of Lyons Gold Label tea - now that was worth waiting for... A nice strong brew after a long day at the office... Perfection!
Keep up the good work
Regards
Rachel Lehmann (Irish Aussie) |
Nicey replies: Yes Arnott's Kingstons are infact made under licence using South African manufacturer Baker's recipe for Romany Creams. Perhaps one of the UK manufacturers should have a go at some of these too, especially given that Gypsy creams (which aren't the same really) seem to have disappeared. |
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Chris Turnbull
Ginger Nut Review |
Dear Nicey
I read with interest in the Sunday papers recently of a young lady who beat off a knife-wielding attacker with no more that a pack of biscuits.
The biscuits, alas, remain unidentified; however much tea-break speculation has prompted discussions as to the most effective biscuit to wield in the face of danger. We cannot decide between something with a high density to volume ratio such as a Ginger Nut with which to deliver a sharp cautionary blow, or something soft and forgiving that might absorb an impact (perhaps a Tunnock's Tea cake or better still a pack of Wagon Wheels).
We would welcome your views on this important matter.
Regards
Chris, David and Steve |
Nicey replies: Very interesting. I think I would go along with you on the Gingernuts for packet combat. For individual biscuit defense I would be lobbing Thin Arrowroots at my adversary.
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