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Old 01-02-2012, 16:20
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Bought these for the first time in years, what the hell are the made of? Seems like some type of cardboard, they came out as hard as the road and they weren't burnt either, in fact still white/golden
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Old 01-02-2012, 16:26
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No idea. I suggest you make self them yourself? Pancakes are not difficult. Just cook longer to make them crispy
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Old 01-02-2012, 16:46
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Findus Chicken & Bacon ones were a firm favourite as a child, I won't touch them these days. Cheap. Grey filling. Disgusting.
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Old 01-02-2012, 16:47
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These have been around for years which surprises me. I haven't had them for ages but used to have the cheese ones. There's something quite likeable about them but odd as well. They don't taste like pancakes but that's what they're labelled as.

Mine always remained whiteish too with browner bits that had come into contact with the pan but on the packet they're a rich golden colour.
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Old 01-02-2012, 16:53
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I used to love these when I was a kid, I only had the mince meat version, they started coming out with other flavours later but that is when they all started to go down in flavour so I stopped liking them.
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Old 01-02-2012, 16:55
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Mine always remained whiteish too with browner bits that had come into contact with the pan but on the packet they're a rich golden colour.
Brush lightly with oil and gently grill them, not fry, turn over half way, come out lovely and golden. Practically lived on them as a student, nearly 30 years ago! Chicken Curry ones were my favourite.
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Old 01-02-2012, 16:56
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These were Greenisle ones, couldnt find the Findus ones. Horrible, had to be binned
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Old 01-02-2012, 17:02
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I have never heard of GreenIsle, so couldn't comment on their Crispy Pancakes.
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Old 01-02-2012, 17:02
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Brush lightly with oil and gently grill them, not fry, turn over half way, come out lovely and golden. Practically lived on them as a student, nearly 30 years ago! Chicken Curry ones were my favourite.
Thanks for that

These were Greenisle ones, couldnt find the Findus ones. Horrible, had to be binned
Farmfoods have Findus ones here
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Old 01-02-2012, 18:04
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No idea. I suggest you make self them yourself? Pancakes are not difficult. Just cook longer to make them crispy
I imagine they were purchased to make a quick meal.
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Old 01-02-2012, 18:18
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I loved these as a kid, although the filling got so hot I often burnt my tounge on it.
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Old 01-02-2012, 18:25
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They looked really new & exciting in the 70s, heavily advertised on TV, and very alluring to me as a kid! I imagine they would taste hideous now, and I'm shocked to read they still exist!
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Old 01-02-2012, 18:28
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I liked the sound of the River Cottage versions.
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Old 01-02-2012, 18:39
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Oooo I might try making my own now. Thank you hmmm, maybe Bolognese flavoured? Or Chilli filled? Oh the possibilities
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Old 01-02-2012, 23:30
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Old 03-02-2012, 00:02
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I tried making Bolognese filled ones, they were gorgeous I could kiss you for that link
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Old 03-02-2012, 02:11
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These were Greenisle ones, couldnt find the Findus ones. Horrible, had to be binned
iceland have the findus ones, 4 for a quid I think.
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Old 03-02-2012, 09:26
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I still like the mince ones, has to be Findus though, the rest are rank!
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Old 03-02-2012, 09:29
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I tried making Bolognese filled ones, they were gorgeous I could kiss you for that link
*mwaaah*
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Old 03-02-2012, 14:49
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Old 03-02-2012, 18:45
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These and that frozen 'steak' that was square, thin and took about 30 seconds to cook were pretty much all we ate as kids. Good times!
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Old 05-02-2012, 21:45
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These and that frozen 'steak' that was square, thin and took about 30 seconds to cook were pretty much all we ate as kids. Good times!
It's the only "steak" my 22 yr old daughter will eat. Thinks she's having a great meal if she has a few of those with chips etc, while we eat either rib eye or fillet which she won't even consider trying.
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Old 05-02-2012, 22:01
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I used to love the mince and onion ones, had them recently and they taste awful! maybe my diets just got better since then and my tastebuds now recognise junk lol

Talking of junk food, I used to love hamwiches! I had these cheese and bacon grills from Tesco fresh bit that were such a guilty pleasure the other day.
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Old 06-02-2012, 08:52
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Oooo I might try making my own now. Thank you hmmm, maybe Bolognese flavoured? Or Chilli filled? Oh the possibilities
we do them with chilli inside and white sauce (or just cheese) on top and baked.
Or stuffed with ham chesse leek mushrooms ( orany combination thereof - sprinkle on a bit more cheese and bake in the oven for a few mins.
They are lush

When's pancake day?
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Old 06-02-2012, 10:20
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iceland have the findus ones, 4 for a quid I think.
My Iceland only had the Green Isle ones!

And my massive Sainsbury's didn't have any!

I only went looking because of this thread, and now I'm obsessed! Where are they??!!

I'm gonna try Tescos...
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