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Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!

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Taranta · 11/07/2020 17:49

I know this is a first world problem, but if anyone can offer any cunning solution to aid me try and get into these jars I would be most grateful. I have tried the usual techniques, tapping lid on floor, even took a hammer to one in a fit of pique. Nothing. Nothing at all...gah!

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
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Choux · 21/07/2020 20:40

Final attempt - if it doesn't work it's a jar of the albacore plus tins of sardine picante and sardine al limone...

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
Choux · 21/07/2020 20:37

Not sure where the photo went...

Choux · 21/07/2020 20:35

I have bought every fish item mentioned on this thread. I may try the tuna for lunch tomorrow - if I can open it!

Loving the waitrose review!

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 21/07/2020 18:12

Btw here is my churros recipe (specially adapted for churros makers):

1 egg
140g self raising flour
1tbsp caster sugar
55g softened butter
200ml water or thereabouts - till you can pour it easily but not too easily
Pinch cinnamon

Makes maybe 12 big churros.

Dust with mix of sugar and cinnamon and serve with big bowl of melted (ideally dark) chocolate.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 21/07/2020 18:07

@Taranta Grin

BoreOfWhabylon · 21/07/2020 08:07

I, for one, found the review most helpful Grin

I'm now fighting an urge to leave a review for naice ham.

SirSamuelVimesBlackboardMonito · 21/07/2020 07:54

Spreading the gospel of Jesus across the web... Love it Grin Grin Grin

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Taranta · 21/07/2020 07:41

My Ocado review is up. If any of you tuna-churro-Jesus thread-lovers who have helped steer this to the dizzy heights of MN Classics have Ocado accounts feel free to find my review 'helpful'...or not! Smile

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
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HouseOfRunners · 20/07/2020 20:26

Here I am doing my shop in Abu Dhabi....and what do I see? Only a jar of Waitrose bloomin tuna!! 😄 I was going to buy one to see if I too have the strength of @JesusInTheCabbageVan but with the current exchange rate it was over £10 (I shit you not!) so I quickly moved on....kind of tempted to go back and get one tomorrow.....🤔

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 20/07/2020 18:07

@Flibbertyjibbit Cardiff's awesome Grin We're having our first proper meal out in ages this weekend -Sunday lunch at the Cricketers.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 20/07/2020 18:05

@LethargicLumpOfLockdownLard if thou art pure of heart and without sin, then thou mayest eat of the expired foodstuffs without fear, and rejoice! However, if thou art a sinner, the wickedness at your core will cleave to all the sickness contained within the jars, and ye will weep and wail from the toilet for many days.

Flibbertyjibbit · 20/07/2020 15:29

Cymru am byth! I was a proud Cardiffian reading this thread. So pleased it's been moved to classics, we need more threads like this Flowers and Wine for @Taranta and @JesusInTheCabbageVan

TheAdventuresoftheWishingChair · 20/07/2020 10:30

Reads thread

Goes to buy churros maker

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LethargicLumpOfLockdownLard · 20/07/2020 00:46

@MissFitton

Can I just say - 'Mayo = Summer gravy' is truly inspired. You've just put my approach to condiments into words for me.

Blessed be the gravy. 🙏🏻

Same here, DH is going to love it too. This thread has been excellent reading, definitely worthy of the move to Classics.

@JesusInTheCabbageVan I have some very questionable jars in my zombie apocalypse/Brexit/Pandemic store cupboard if the What Would Jesus Eat thread idea takes off. What's your attitude towards expiry dates?

MissFitton · 19/07/2020 23:40

Can I just say - 'Mayo = Summer gravy' is truly inspired. You've just put my approach to condiments into words for me.

Blessed be the gravy. 🙏🏻

SirSamuelVimesBlackboardMonito · 19/07/2020 19:52

@EmpressLangClegSpartacus

Shouldn’t it be What Would Jesus Eat?
Amazing! Grin
EmpressLangClegSpartacus · 19/07/2020 19:51

Shouldn’t it be What Would Jesus Eat?

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 19/07/2020 19:39

@SirSamuelVimesBlackboardMonito consider me on board.

BoreOfWhabylon · 19/07/2020 19:31

OK, what to do with the posh lemony sardines, which I panic-bought at the start of lockdown?

SirSamuelVimesBlackboardMonito · 19/07/2020 18:48

I can see a new thread forming here - Jesus Eats Grin

Only if the main ingredient has been posted to her from another Mumsnetter. Mumsnet's version of Ready Steady Cook!

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Taranta · 19/07/2020 18:41

I can see a new thread forming here - Jesus Eats Grin

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SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 19/07/2020 18:22

Tuna and butter bean salad with mayo sounds delicious! And probably a fairly healthy lunch option .

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 19/07/2020 18:03

Hm, I can see that working. I'd have to add mayo though, and maybe a bit of mustard. Can't be doing with dry food (mayo = summer gravy).

AllTheCakes · 19/07/2020 15:24

Naice tuna and butter beans are, ahem, a match made in heaven. Jamie Oliver says so.

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JesusInTheCabbageVan · 19/07/2020 15:01
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