In Praise of Fray Bentos

[gbb]

I've just scrolled through 89 pages to see if this one has been mentioned...and I hope it's appreciated...
Poundland/Poundworld in Peterborough....I love Fray Bentos pies but this one... I don't know whether to think...mmmmmm....or run away with revulsion. Even the eyeball on the can fills me with doubt.

 

[raleighnut]

[QUOTE 5321981, member: 259"]They used to be called Campbells Meatballs (The meat they're sure to eat), then they morphed into Fray Bentos Meatballs. I loved them as a kid, not so sure I'd like them as much now...I remember those weird adverts though.
[/QUOTE]
Do you remember the song though,


View: https://youtu.be/JGBE3eLpvm0

 

[midlife]

What's more I think they do meatballs in tomato sauce as well as gravy....for that authentic Italian taste

 

[Dave7]

I wish to announce that I now feel (partially) qualified to join this thread. I mentioned the thread to Mrs Dave last Tuesday.
Wedneday afternoon she went shopping and one item she brought home was...........
A Frey Bentos pie
I only feel partially qualified as we havent eaten it yet.

 

[Dave7]

[QUOTE 5322095, member: 259"]The first challenge is getting the thing open![/QUOTE]
That, sir, is one of the things I keep Mrs Dave for

 

[NorthernDave]

I wish to announce that I now feel (partially) qualified to join this thread. I mentioned the thread to Mrs Dave last Tuesday.
Wedneday afternoon she went shopping and one item she brought home was...........
A Frey Bentos pie
I only feel partially qualified as we havent eaten it yet.

Sunday lunch, with tinned spuds and mixed vegetables?
Or are you saving it for a special occasion?

 

[Dave7]

Sunday lunch, with tinned spuds and mixed vegetables?
Or are you saving it for a special occasion?

Well it is our 50th wedding anniversary this Friday. I was thinking of a pan of scouse but maybe your idea is better.

 

[NorthernDave]

Well it is our 50th wedding anniversary this Friday. I was thinking of a pan of scouse but maybe your idea is better.

Sounds like a plan - maybe get something nice for dessert, like a tin of mandarin segments and some Carnation as well?

 

[classic33]

[QUOTE 5322095, member: 259"]The first challenge is getting the thing open![/QUOTE]
Challenge!!

 

[classic33]

That, sir, is one of the things I keep Mrs Dave for

Tin opener would be easier.

 

[midlife]

Sounds like a plan - maybe get something nice for dessert, like a tin of mandarin segments and some Carnation as well?

I'm sure there was also some form of fake cream you could buy for mandarin segments, was it called Tip Top? Going to Google...

 

[classic33]

I'm sure there was also some form of fake cream you could buy for mandarin segments, was it called Tip Top? Going to Google...

Rowntrees.

 

[midlife]

Nectar of the gods

 

[Dirk]

Sounds like a plan - maybe get something nice for dessert, like a tin of mandarin segments and some Carnation as well?

It has to be Angel Delight to make it a perfect meal.

 

[FishFright]

It has to be Angel Delight to make it a perfect meal.

Butterscotch flavour for that full faible cuisine experience.