"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

Is it still made Jack Black Jack Black ?
Im guessing if it is it contains nothing of the original recipe...just flavourings E1234-D and E 4321-B......much like all of it nowdays. Coca Cola being a prime example...further research required I feel.
Cheers.
 
meako said:
My grandma in Nottingham would get crates of pop...thete was one called Dandelion and Burdock...that was the flavour...ive never seen it since my early childhood there circa 1970...it was a sort of liquorice flavour...
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Jack Black said:
The only thing better than Dandelion & Burdock is Brandylion & Burdock (house shot in a Yorkshire bar I used to frequent) ;)
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meako said:
Is it still made Jack Black Jack Black ?
Im guessing if it is it contains nothing of the original recipe...just flavourings E1234-D and E 4321-B......much like all of it nowdays. Coca Cola being a prime example...further research required I feel.
Cheers.
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I’m sure Jack can speak more to it’s overall availability in the UK, but they definitely still make it. Here’s a picture I took on our first visit to Bath. (I took the pic because I’d never heard of such a thing, and it sounded… odd. Also, I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that this probably isn’t the best one out there. :D)

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Some time after we got back from that trip, Jack shared a picture of a bottle of Dandelion & Burdock (maybe in the beverages and blades thread?), and after a bit of discussion, he convinced me to give it a try. I found this one at a store here in the states that carries a variety of snacks and soft drinks from different countries. Although I haven’t added it into my regular beverage rotation, it was actually pretty good. :thumbsup: :D

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Dandelion root is good for gout and such, and people make dandelion wine (get all the green off before you mash the flowers). Burdock is probably good for something too, but I don't have an herbal at my fingertips.
I expect I'll have to go online for the beverage in question.
 
meako said:
Is it still made Jack Black Jack Black ?
Im guessing if it is it contains nothing of the original recipe...just flavourings E1234-D and E 4321-B......much like all of it nowdays. Coca Cola being a prime example...further research required I feel.
Cheers.
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btb01 said:
I’m sure Jack can speak more to it’s overall availability in the UK, but they definitely still make it. Here’s a picture I took on our first visit to Bath. (I took the pic because I’d never heard of such a thing, and it sounded… odd. Also, I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that this probably isn’t the best one out there. :D)

UEZBDo8.jpg


Some time after we got back from that trip, Jack shared a picture of a bottle of Dandelion & Burdock (maybe in the beverages and blades thread?), and after a bit of discussion, he convinced me to give it a try. I found this one at a store here in the states that carries a variety of snacks and soft drinks from different countries. Although I haven’t added it into my regular beverage rotation, it was actually pretty good. :thumbsup: :D

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Yes, as Barrett says, it's still made, and still very popular (though the kidz probably don't drink it), and widely available here :) Fentiman's is definitely one of the better ones :thumbsup:

Ingredients are:

  • Carbonated Water,
  • Fermented Ginger Root Extract (Water, Glucose Syrup, Ginger Root, Pear Juice Concentrate, Yeast),
  • Sugar,
  • Glucose Syrup,
  • Pear Juice Concentrate,
  • Caramel (E150a),
  • Herbal Infusions (Dandelion Root, Burdock Root),
  • Natural Flavourings.
 
Jack Black said:
Fentiman's is definitely one of the better ones :thumbsup:
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I was just googling. Somebody with a recipe for home-made says that Fentiman's is a notable exception to the rule that the store-boughten stuff tends not to include much of the title ingredients. The Llamaserie has it, I see.

Speaking of Python, I hope Terry Jones's stuff will become available sometime. I want to watch his Barbarians series. And he had one on the crusades- all I caught of that was his demonstration of how hard a slog it is to make an amphibious landing wearing armor.
 
scrteened porch said:
I was just googling. Somebody with a recipe for home-made says that Fentiman's is a notable exception to the rule that the store-boughten stuff tends not to include much of the title ingredients. The Llamaserie has it, I see.

Speaking of Python, I hope Terry Jones's stuff will become available sometime. I want to watch his Barbarians series. And he had one on the crusades- all I caught of that was his demonstration of how hard a slog it is to make an amphibious landing wearing armor.
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Yes, there are a few others which use natural ingredients, but this is probably the most widely sold.

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Ben Shaw Dandelion & Burdock 330ml. INGREDIENTS: Carbonated Water, Sugar, Colour (Sulphite Ammonia Caramel), Acid (Citric Acid), Flavourings, Preservative (Sodium Benzoate), Sweeteners (Sodium Saccharin, Sucralose).

Pop is something I drink very little of, probably no more than half a dozen times a year :thumbsup:

I'm afraid I missed all the Terry Jones stuff Jer, but will look out for it :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
Yes, there are a few others which use natural ingredients, but this is probably the most widely sold.

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Ben Shaw Dandelion & Burdock 330ml. INGREDIENTS: Carbonated Water, Sugar, Colour (Sulphite Ammonia Caramel), Acid (Citric Acid), Flavourings, Preservative (Sodium Benzoate), Sweeteners (Sodium Saccharin, Sucralose).

Pop is something I drink very little of, probably no more than half a dozen times a year :thumbsup:

I'm afraid I missed all the Terry Jones stuff Jer, but will look out for it :thumbsup:
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Fresh bruised burdock leaves can be used externally on syphilis!
Yeah, I don't drink much pop either- coke on long drives is about all.
 
Jack Black said:
Pop is something I drink very little of, probably no more than half a dozen times a year :thumbsup:
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I’ve been trying to cut back myself. I don’t think I’ve had a coke in a couple months now. I will say, though, that I’ll take the regular stuff in moderation over the artificially-sweetened “diet” or “zero” stuff any day.

I did appreciate that in England they still make Coke and the like with real sugar. All ours here are made with high fructose corn syrup now. :confused: (You can buy Coke from Mexico, which comes I’m glass bottles and is still made with real sugar.)

I was disappointed, however, when I bought a Dr. Pepper in England. Apparently “regular” Dr. Pepper there is now made with part sugar, part artificial sweetener (aspartame). o_O
 
btb01 said:
I’ve been trying to cut back myself. I don’t think I’ve had a coke in a couple months now. I will say, though, that I’ll take the regular stuff in moderation over the artificially-sweetened “diet” or “zero” stuff any day.

I did appreciate that in England they still make Coke and the like with real sugar. All ours here are made with high fructose corn syrup now. :confused: (You can buy Coke from Mexico, which comes I’m glass bottles and is still made with real sugar.)

I was disappointed, however, when I bought a Dr. Pepper in England. Apparently “regular” Dr. Pepper there is now made with part sugar, part artificial sweetener (aspartame). o_O
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Yeah, I agree with you there Barrett, I can't stand the taste of those artificial sweeteners o_O I didn't know that about the Coke here, I probably have it once or twice a year, and quite enjoy it :) That's nasty about the Dr Pepper, aspartame is rank :eek:
 
This is kinda random fellas...but I was wondering if any of you have been in contact with Perry @singin50?
I haven't seen him around here in quite a while. He was my tortoise shell acrylic buddy but I didn't have his personal email.
Anyway, just thought someone might know how he is doing.
Cheers.
 
waverave said:
This is kinda random fellas...but I was wondering if any of you have been in contact with Perry @singin50?
I haven't seen him around here in quite a while. He was my tortoise shell acrylic buddy but I didn't have his personal email.
Anyway, just thought someone might know how he is doing.
Cheers.
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Along those same lines, where is @neal70 ???
 
meako said:
Strange how generally the biggest most colourful blooms dont smell..I have a well established Mr Lincoln rose bush...it is setting loads of blooms ...right now and they are huge deep red with an unbelievable rose scent..the best..i need to give them a feed.
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I agree with you on the Mr. Lincolns my friend . They are a nice Red Fragrant rose for sure .

Harry
 
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