# So, who wants to help ... to instaurate the cellar? **URL:** \ **Category:** Not The Archers\ **Created:** [31 August 2020 10:50 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871 "2020-08-31T10:50:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 108
**Author:** ![joe](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/joe/32/126_2.png) [@joe](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/joe)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 19:20 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2143 "2020-10-23T19:20:09Z")
We have fresh ginger. We have frozen ginger. We have ground ginger. We have ginger purée. So _of course_ the recipe calls for crystallised stem ginger. ---
**Author:** ![Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/carinthia/32/6542_2.png) [@Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Carinthia)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 19:33 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2144 "2020-10-23T19:33:52Z")
Buggrit, Joe A first for me today in that I have bought Pot Noodles… The local food bank listed several things they are desperate for, so I made up a bag. I had a couple of boxes of a good quality (!) instant Cappucino type stuff given to me, which I will never use. Howsumevva, if you have no kitchen, but have access to a kettle, then summat just requiring the addition of boiling water is ok, hence the Pot Noodles The nearest drop-off point is an local chippy, so I’ve had haddock fer me tea as well… Carinthia.xx ---
**Author:** ![HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/hedgesparrow/32/124_2.png) [@HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/HedgeSparrow)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 20:03 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2145 "2020-10-23T20:03:47Z")
I like the Vietnamese and Chinese instant noodle bowls. Hmm, been a while since I had one; I usually take 'em away to conventions rather than eat hotel food… ---
**Author:** ![Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/carinthia/32/6542_2.png) [@Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Carinthia)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 20:25 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2146 "2020-10-23T20:25:22Z")
I’m sure that they are tasty, & do the job, Dunnock, especially when you know what you are buying! I suspect that there is plenty of rubbish around though. I suppose that I should look for ’ Cup a Soup’ type things too Carinthia.xx ---
**Author:** ![Fanta](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/fanta/32/98_2.png) [@Fanta](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Fanta)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 20:42 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2147 "2020-10-23T20:42:23Z")
Bought from the Chinese supermarket (with a name like Hoo Hing, say) and labelled in Chinese, I gather instant noodle bowls are good; what you get from the checkout person is “are you sure you really want these?”, because they Taste Of Something and apparently people bring them back and complain – being used to English ones, I assume. CupaSoup is probably a good idea. Hurrah for the Humble Haddock! ---
**Author:** ![HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/hedgesparrow/32/124_2.png) [@HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/HedgeSparrow)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 21:00 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2148 "2020-10-23T21:00:12Z")
I think you’re not supposed to get a taste for the things unless you live in China/Vietnam/etc.; I just like trying odd food sometimes, and found I enjoyed 'em. ---
**Author:** ![Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/carinthia/32/6542_2.png) [@Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Carinthia)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 21:09 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2149 "2020-10-23T21:09:19Z")
I love trying different foods, & taste is very important to me. Itizz the appearance of some of these things, & the smell too Shudder Mind you, I can be fussy about pasta bake too… Carinthia.xx ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 21:10 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2150 "2020-10-23T21:10:49Z")
> [@HedgeSparrow](#): > > I just like trying odd food sometimes Oh, if only I had known you way back when… ‘Odd food’ was sent back to us as presents from the Asian offices. Candied squid, anyone? ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 21:14 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2151 "2020-10-23T21:14:34Z")
> [@Carinthia](#): > > I can be fussy about pasta bake V wise, Darling. Gxx ---
**Author:** ![soobee](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/soobee/32/43_2.png) [@soobee](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/soobee)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 21:16 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2152 "2020-10-23T21:16:23Z")
> [@Gus](#): > > Candied squid, anyone? Sadly no, Gus. Cup a soup has just become a thing in the hive. It’s a seasonal item, providing a warm drink when a bit more than tea or coffee is needed. > [@Carinthia](#): > > I can be fussy about pasta bake I almost hate pasta bake. Soo xx ---
**Author:** ![HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/hedgesparrow/32/124_2.png) [@HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/HedgeSparrow)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 21:19 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2153 "2020-10-23T21:19:21Z")
> [@Gus](#): > > Candied squid, anyone? I’ll try it once… ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 21:20 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2154 "2020-10-23T21:20:42Z")
My loathing of CupaSoup knows few bounds. But the Ma finds it useful. (more than tea needed? disnae compute, unless you are going to give up on the temperature criterion, in which case there are many full-bodied and nourishing beers…) ---
**Author:** ![soobee](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/soobee/32/43_2.png) [@soobee](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/soobee)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 21:21 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2155 "2020-10-23T21:21:09Z")
You may regret it, Hedgers, but gwan. Soo xx ---
**Author:** ![soobee](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/soobee/32/43_2.png) [@soobee](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/soobee)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 21:24 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2156 "2020-10-23T21:24:17Z")
> [@Gus](#): > > My loathing of CupaSoup knows few bounds. Well, I may loathe it a bit, Gus. But, every year I think (yes, it’s just the once) that cup a soup may be the answer to a question clearly not fully formulated. Phew. Gin? Soo xx ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 21:25 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2157 "2020-10-23T21:25:30Z")
PS: I actually quite like some Pot Noodles. Bombay Bad Boy and the chicken one in the green pot. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 21:28 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2158 "2020-10-23T21:28:57Z")
> [@soobee](#): > > Gin? Always, wee buzzy one. > [@soobee](#): > > Phew. Gin He erected that which needs destroying (to blame the packaging for the parcel). So no, not him. Gxx ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 22:07 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2159 "2020-10-23T22:07:23Z")
Anyone want a mouse? Aye, me neither. ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 22:17 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2160 "2020-10-23T22:17:04Z")
I love naked noodles Proper indonesian flavours and textures in an instant snack and the spicy ones wallop with flavour Here am I condemned to a very high fibre diet and so healthy There were pea shoots in the chickpea and carrot but As well as mizuma chives onion seeds and puy lentils When did knife city discover vegetables and flavour of recognisable food? ---
**Author:** ![Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/carinthia/32/6542_2.png) [@Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Carinthia)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 22:19 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2161 "2020-10-23T22:19:11Z")
Late MiL used to have Cup a Soup. It was the only thing she ever used a mug for. Her hands got very shaky, & it was a long way from soup bowl to mouth wivvan spoon. My own mother had it too, as summat more warming & sustaining than her usual black coffee. She had to have those blasted plastic sippy beakers, so the smell of the food & warmed plastic turned me even more Sigh Carinthia.xx ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2020 22:20 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-instaurate-the-cellar/2871/2162 "2020-10-23T22:20:39Z")
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