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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 16:43:47 GMT 1, Withholding the promised hobnobs really is poor form, hang your head in shame sir - However if they were not the chocolate variety then IMO they are not worth having, the art of dunking the chocolate hobnob just long enough in your tea/coffee is a real skill, many times I have failed and ruined a perfectly good cup of coffee and wasted the rather tasty chocolatey treat. For our US based pal`s, you are really missing out if you have not sampled a hobnob, you may well have all sorts of "Hershey" delights over there, but a chocolate hobnob really is another level
we could start a trade thread on this hmmm hobnobs for Hersheys
Withholding the promised hobnobs really is poor form, hang your head in shame sir - However if they were not the chocolate variety then IMO they are not worth having, the art of dunking the chocolate hobnob just long enough in your tea/coffee is a real skill, many times I have failed and ruined a perfectly good cup of coffee and wasted the rather tasty chocolatey treat. For our US based pal`s, you are really missing out if you have not sampled a hobnob, you may well have all sorts of "Hershey" delights over there, but a chocolate hobnob really is another level we could start a trade thread on this hmmm hobnobs for Hersheys
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Coach on Feb 24, 2017 16:45:58 GMT 1, I luuurve Hob Nobs Shame on you Trevorm
I think they are awful. I think we need another discussion about subjectivity. And only buying the biscuits you like and can afford rather than what everyone else is buying.
I luuurve Hob Nobs Shame on you Trevorm I think they are awful. I think we need another discussion about subjectivity. And only buying the biscuits you like and can afford rather than what everyone else is buying.
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Larry David on Feb 24, 2017 16:47:01 GMT 1, If its any consolation I have been to Chez Trev and indeed no hobnobs were forthcoming. However a great piece of art was bought nevertheless
If its any consolation I have been to Chez Trev and indeed no hobnobs were forthcoming. However a great piece of art was bought nevertheless
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Coach on Feb 24, 2017 16:48:46 GMT 1, Ginger Nuts have the greatest tea/liquid retention.....Digestives are b**stards...
I have (genuinely) had two dunking mishaps at work this week. One was with a ginger nut. Boy, you have to be quick with those blighters. The other was with a chocolate digestive. It lulled me in to a false sense of security.
Ginger Nuts have the greatest tea/liquid retention.....Digestives are b**stards... I have (genuinely) had two dunking mishaps at work this week. One was with a ginger nut. Boy, you have to be quick with those blighters. The other was with a chocolate digestive. It lulled me in to a false sense of security.
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by rjf76 on Feb 24, 2017 16:52:10 GMT 1, Ginger Nuts have the greatest tea/liquid retention.....Digestives are b**stards... I have (genuinely) had two dunking mishaps at work this week. One was with a ginger nut. Boy, you have to be quick with those blighters. The other was with a chocolate digestive. It lulled me in to a false sense of security.
I must substantiate my claim....McVities brand only. You wasn't 'own-branding' was you?!!
That chocolate coating isn't gonna extend the dunk time
Ginger Nuts have the greatest tea/liquid retention.....Digestives are b**stards... I have (genuinely) had two dunking mishaps at work this week. One was with a ginger nut. Boy, you have to be quick with those blighters. The other was with a chocolate digestive. It lulled me in to a false sense of security. I must substantiate my claim....McVities brand only. You wasn't 'own-branding' was you?!! That chocolate coating isn't gonna extend the dunk time
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by SturbanHasSaggyTits on Feb 24, 2017 16:56:59 GMT 1, Another thread being hyped by people with vested interests. Won't be long before the money talk starts
Another thread being hyped by people with vested interests. Won't be long before the money talk starts
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by .dappy on Feb 24, 2017 16:57:28 GMT 1, ... hob-nobs are dairy free for those out there that care about these sought of things ...
... I have a story to tell not about Trev, but another member ... have to dash though ..
... hob-nobs are dairy free for those out there that care about these sought of things ...
... I have a story to tell not about Trev, but another member ... have to dash though ..
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by sl on Feb 24, 2017 16:57:44 GMT 1, original Hob Nobs. Must have original packaging. Complete with no biscuits missing. Will consider trading my LU petit beurre for right offer PM with offers Time wasters welcome
original Hob Nobs. Must have original packaging. Complete with no biscuits missing. Will consider trading my LU petit beurre for right offer PM with offers Time wasters welcome
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Dr Plip on Feb 24, 2017 16:58:38 GMT 1, In my experience, McVities Ginger Nuts can be practically waterboarded.
I've never had a mishap with a proper Ginger Nut.
In my experience, McVities Ginger Nuts can be practically waterboarded.
I've never had a mishap with a proper Ginger Nut.
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Dr Plip on Feb 24, 2017 17:00:29 GMT 1, You ever tried to dunk a Happy Shopper or own brand-type Morning Coffee?
You're just wasting your time. You might as well just throw half the biscuit into your tea.
You ever tried to dunk a Happy Shopper or own brand-type Morning Coffee?
You're just wasting your time. You might as well just throw half the biscuit into your tea.
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by yorkie on Feb 24, 2017 17:00:40 GMT 1, I have (genuinely) had two dunking mishaps at work this week. One was with a ginger nut. Boy, you have to be quick with those blighters. The other was with a chocolate digestive. It lulled me in to a false sense of security. I must substantiate my claim....McVities brand only. You wasn't 'own-branding' was you?!! That chocolate coating isn't gonna extend the dunk time Own brand is not a good alternative ..... They sell McVities chocolate digestives here in Chicago at Mariano's but I have to advise people to beware... firstly they cost an arm and a leg - about double the value in the UK, secondly and this brought tears to my eyes....
I was watching the premier league football (6.30am Chicago so 12.30 UK) had brew in one hand and placed said pack of biscuits strategically ready for a moment to savour (goal kick, throw in, someone in the crowd yelling abuse at a player/ref) when..... I opened the pack and all of the f'ing biscuits had stuck together.
Panic set in - I tried to use a knife to separate two of them - did not work and a crumbled mess ensured.... placed in fridge to try to harden the bstds - removed at half time.... same issue.
I feel sadly my life will only be served in the states with rich tea and hobnobs - chocolate digestives are for home in Yorkshire!
Yorkie
I have (genuinely) had two dunking mishaps at work this week. One was with a ginger nut. Boy, you have to be quick with those blighters. The other was with a chocolate digestive. It lulled me in to a false sense of security. I must substantiate my claim....McVities brand only. You wasn't 'own-branding' was you?!! That chocolate coating isn't gonna extend the dunk time Own brand is not a good alternative ..... They sell McVities chocolate digestives here in Chicago at Mariano's but I have to advise people to beware... firstly they cost an arm and a leg - about double the value in the UK, secondly and this brought tears to my eyes.... I was watching the premier league football (6.30am Chicago so 12.30 UK) had brew in one hand and placed said pack of biscuits strategically ready for a moment to savour (goal kick, throw in, someone in the crowd yelling abuse at a player/ref) when..... I opened the pack and all of the f'ing biscuits had stuck together. Panic set in - I tried to use a knife to separate two of them - did not work and a crumbled mess ensured.... placed in fridge to try to harden the bstds - removed at half time.... same issue. I feel sadly my life will only be served in the states with rich tea and hobnobs - chocolate digestives are for home in Yorkshire! Yorkie
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Dr Plip on Feb 24, 2017 17:02:00 GMT 1, Bourbons are a quality dunking biscuit.
They can take a pounding AND they're a good shape for shoving in your mincing hole.
Bourbons are a quality dunking biscuit.
They can take a pounding AND they're a good shape for shoving in your mincing hole.
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by yorkie on Feb 24, 2017 17:03:51 GMT 1, Oh...
And I have a half eaten packet of original chocolate digestives - original packaging slight tear at the top - its an A/P limited edition that I'm looking to flip.... I think Banksy has licked one of the biscuits
open to offers - PM only no time wasters or jammy dodger eating type!
Yorkie
Oh...
And I have a half eaten packet of original chocolate digestives - original packaging slight tear at the top - its an A/P limited edition that I'm looking to flip.... I think Banksy has licked one of the biscuits
open to offers - PM only no time wasters or jammy dodger eating type!
Yorkie
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by SturbanHasSaggyTits on Feb 24, 2017 17:08:18 GMT 1, Sweden knows how to make a biscuit
Sweden knows how to make a biscuit
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by disturbart on Feb 24, 2017 17:12:12 GMT 1,
A hobnob is the commando of the biscuit dunking world
A hobnob is the commando of the biscuit dunking world
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by k2 on Feb 24, 2017 17:12:59 GMT 1, Nothing worse than having a dunking mishap and losing a bit of biscuit into the drink, then forgetting about it.
It always leads to a moment of sheer panic when you're finishing the drink and feel something 'solid' going in, before you remember there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for it.
Makes me shudder just thinking about it.
Nothing worse than having a dunking mishap and losing a bit of biscuit into the drink, then forgetting about it.
It always leads to a moment of sheer panic when you're finishing the drink and feel something 'solid' going in, before you remember there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for it.
Makes me shudder just thinking about it.
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by frankiefrench on Feb 24, 2017 17:14:11 GMT 1, In my experience, McVities Ginger Nuts can be practically waterboarded.
I've never had a mishap with a proper Ginger Nut. Agreed. They are the confectionery world equivalent of a kevlar flak vest under a Barbour storm coat.
In my experience, McVities Ginger Nuts can be practically waterboarded.
I've never had a mishap with a proper Ginger Nut. Agreed. They are the confectionery world equivalent of a kevlar flak vest under a Barbour storm coat.
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by nobokov on Feb 24, 2017 17:27:04 GMT 1, Wow, I guess I had an entirely different experience than the rest of you lot. I also met Trevorm on a hand-shake deal of coffee and hobnobs for a classic Eine. As a US-based member, I imagine that my trek was a bit longer than most.
I dropped in and had a pleasant 30-minute convo while sharing some fairly hot beverages. Throughout our time, he kept offering what he termed to be "hobnobs" and from what I gather, looked a lot like donuts. As an American, I was a bit perplexed and what initially seemed to be a polite gesture, quickly turned to an onslaught of harassment and donut crumbs. I guess something was lost in the translation, as I thought that "hobnobbing" entailed strictly drinks often shared with a person of a higher social class. His beard was a bit more rugged to my taste and less refined than I would've imagined from someone in the elite, but I was fairly satisfied at first take. Or perhaps, I was the one of a higher caste?
But I digress, I can firmly vouch for trevorm as a tip-top feller. This was a few years back and perhaps his experience with me caused him to turn his hobnobbing advances down a notch.
Wow, I guess I had an entirely different experience than the rest of you lot. I also met Trevorm on a hand-shake deal of coffee and hobnobs for a classic Eine. As a US-based member, I imagine that my trek was a bit longer than most.
I dropped in and had a pleasant 30-minute convo while sharing some fairly hot beverages. Throughout our time, he kept offering what he termed to be "hobnobs" and from what I gather, looked a lot like donuts. As an American, I was a bit perplexed and what initially seemed to be a polite gesture, quickly turned to an onslaught of harassment and donut crumbs. I guess something was lost in the translation, as I thought that "hobnobbing" entailed strictly drinks often shared with a person of a higher social class. His beard was a bit more rugged to my taste and less refined than I would've imagined from someone in the elite, but I was fairly satisfied at first take. Or perhaps, I was the one of a higher caste?
But I digress, I can firmly vouch for trevorm as a tip-top feller. This was a few years back and perhaps his experience with me caused him to turn his hobnobbing advances down a notch.
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Coach on Feb 24, 2017 17:28:27 GMT 1, I have (genuinely) had two dunking mishaps at work this week. One was with a ginger nut. Boy, you have to be quick with those blighters. The other was with a chocolate digestive. It lulled me in to a false sense of security. I must substantiate my claim....McVities brand only. You wasn't 'own-branding' was you?!! That chocolate coating isn't gonna extend the dunk time
My mishaps (both of them!) were more serious that losing half the biscuit in the tea. Both involved a disintegration of said biscuit half way between cup and mouth. Both sodden half biscuits landed on my trouser leg. Scarred. I can confirm that the ginger nut was co op own brand. The ethical biscuit.
I have (genuinely) had two dunking mishaps at work this week. One was with a ginger nut. Boy, you have to be quick with those blighters. The other was with a chocolate digestive. It lulled me in to a false sense of security. I must substantiate my claim....McVities brand only. You wasn't 'own-branding' was you?!! That chocolate coating isn't gonna extend the dunk time My mishaps (both of them!) were more serious that losing half the biscuit in the tea. Both involved a disintegration of said biscuit half way between cup and mouth. Both sodden half biscuits landed on my trouser leg. Scarred. I can confirm that the ginger nut was co op own brand. The ethical biscuit.
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Dr Plip on Feb 24, 2017 17:29:37 GMT 1, Nothing worse than having a dunking mishap and losing a bit of biscuit into the drink, then forgetting about it. It always leads to a moment of sheer panic when you're finishing the drink and feel something 'solid' going in, before you remember there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for it. Makes me shudder just thinking about it. Every now and then, my nan will forget to take the teabag out of the mug.
Always a bit of a Stephen King moment when this surprise object touches your lip.
Nothing worse than having a dunking mishap and losing a bit of biscuit into the drink, then forgetting about it. It always leads to a moment of sheer panic when you're finishing the drink and feel something 'solid' going in, before you remember there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for it. Makes me shudder just thinking about it. Every now and then, my nan will forget to take the teabag out of the mug.
Always a bit of a Stephen King moment when this surprise object touches your lip.
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by frankiefrench on Feb 24, 2017 17:30:26 GMT 1, I must substantiate my claim....McVities brand only. You wasn't 'own-branding' was you?!! That chocolate coating isn't gonna extend the dunk time My mishaps (both of them!) were more serious that losing half the biscuit in the tea. Both involved a disintegration of said biscuit half way between cup and mouth. Both sodden half biscuits landed on my trouser leg. Scarred. I can confirm that the ginger nut was co op own brand. The ethical biscuit. Oh my god, best comment so far on this one, I laughed so hard visualising this disaster!
I must substantiate my claim....McVities brand only. You wasn't 'own-branding' was you?!! That chocolate coating isn't gonna extend the dunk time My mishaps (both of them!) were more serious that losing half the biscuit in the tea. Both involved a disintegration of said biscuit half way between cup and mouth. Both sodden half biscuits landed on my trouser leg. Scarred. I can confirm that the ginger nut was co op own brand. The ethical biscuit. Oh my god, best comment so far on this one, I laughed so hard visualising this disaster!
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by thisisanton on Feb 24, 2017 17:40:56 GMT 1, Why does everyone want Trevorm's hobnob?
Why does everyone want Trevorm's hobnob?
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Cornish Crayon on Feb 24, 2017 17:44:08 GMT 1, Why does everyone want Trevorm's hobnob?
Who's Trevorm?
Why does everyone want Trevorm's hobnob? Who's Trevorm?
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Art Fan 2011 on Feb 24, 2017 17:53:20 GMT 1, For me this is a "Thread of the year 2017" contender already
For me this is a "Thread of the year 2017" contender already
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 18:09:14 GMT 1, I luuurve Hob Nobs Shame on you Trevorm I think they are awful. I think we need another discussion about subjectivity. And only buying the biscuits you like and can afford rather than what everyone else is buying. Its so much easier to be a................
I was eating hobnobs when most of you were eating farlies rusks, i was in early, and have watched them mature and digestive into their own unique taste and style, there have been many to try and jump on this wagon wheel, but they have only really been a bit of a fondant fancie
I luuurve Hob Nobs Shame on you Trevorm I think they are awful. I think we need another discussion about subjectivity. And only buying the biscuits you like and can afford rather than what everyone else is buying. Its so much easier to be a................ I was eating hobnobs when most of you were eating farlies rusks, i was in early, and have watched them mature and digestive into their own unique taste and style, there have been many to try and jump on this wagon wheel, but they have only really been a bit of a fondant fancie
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by brazzy on Feb 24, 2017 18:16:40 GMT 1, For our US based pal`s, you are really missing out if you have not sampled a hobnob, you may well have all sorts of "Hershey" delights over there, but a chocolate hobnob really is another level Yeah, all we need is more sugary treats over here in the states. /s
For our US based pal`s, you are really missing out if you have not sampled a hobnob, you may well have all sorts of "Hershey" delights over there, but a chocolate hobnob really is another level Yeah, all we need is more sugary treats over here in the states. /s
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by thisisanton on Feb 24, 2017 18:26:17 GMT 1, Why does everyone want Trevorm's hobnob? Who's Trevorm? You're asking the wrong person, I have no idea. All I know is his hobnob is all the rage these days.
Why does everyone want Trevorm's hobnob? Who's Trevorm? You're asking the wrong person, I have no idea. All I know is his hobnob is all the rage these days.
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by ferg on Feb 24, 2017 18:31:40 GMT 1, I always offer my f2f transactions chai tea and millionaires shortbread guarantees the sale
I always offer my f2f transactions chai tea and millionaires shortbread guarantees the sale
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 19:33:08 GMT 1, I'm pretty sure a verbal contract was agreed in this instance. Might be worth contacting Judge Judy ๐ UK based so Rinder would be the one to contact.
UK based also but can't seem to get on with Judge Rinder but Judge Judy I love!
I'm pretty sure a verbal contract was agreed in this instance. Might be worth contacting Judge Judy ๐ UK based so Rinder would be the one to contact. UK based also but can't seem to get on with Judge Rinder but Judge Judy I love!
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Problem with forum member Trevorm, by Art Fan 2011 on Feb 24, 2017 20:29:54 GMT 1, That Rinder sure is a strange chap!!! Trashy TV at its best, I wouldn't mess with old "JJ" she means business !!
That Rinder sure is a strange chap!!! Trashy TV at its best, I wouldn't mess with old "JJ" she means business !!
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