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Crucial biscuit question - which are posher: Rich Teas or Custard creams?

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JustineMumsnet · 02/07/2009 13:26

We're split down the middle at HQ and it's more important than you think!

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RealityIsMyOnlyDelusion · 02/07/2009 13:56

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Boco · 02/07/2009 13:56

Garibaldis are least posh because you have to do self-separating, they don't even come ready separate. And people invariably make a mess of it and you get only half a biscuit, or a corner missing. Fig rolls are not posh but at least there's no mauling to be done.

And rich tea posher than custard creams because the cream bit is scutter.

fortyplus · 02/07/2009 13:56

yappybluedog - yes but they're also known as 'squashed fly biscuits' which is downright disgusting, not posh!

TabithaTwitchet · 02/07/2009 13:57

None of them are posh. But Rich Teas are posher than custard creams, and fig rolls (although absolutely vile-tasting) are posher than garibaldi's

Boco · 02/07/2009 13:57

Can we have a webchat with the waitrose biscuit buyer to discuss this? Are garibaldies even sustainable? Where are they farmed fgs?

seeker · 02/07/2009 13:58

Carr's water biscuits
Bath Olivers
Oatcakes
Langues du Chat

These are all posh biscuits.

squeaver · 02/07/2009 13:58

yes forget the fish, it's the biscuits that matter, fgs!!

BitOfFun · 02/07/2009 14:00

< reads Reality's post >

< cancels plans for a proper dinner >

BitOfFun · 02/07/2009 14:00

< reads Reality's post >

< cancels plans for a proper dinner >

GeraldineMumsnet · 02/07/2009 14:01

Justine says no one has ever heard of Tunnocks Caramel Wafers! Right or wrong?

harleyd · 02/07/2009 14:02

tunnocks caramel wafers rock!

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BitOfFun · 02/07/2009 14:02

Yes, I know those! Tunnocks teacakes are nicer though. If a leetle common as well...

CMOTdibbler · 02/07/2009 14:02

Rich tea are posher than cc. Garibaldis posher than fig rolls

My Ds thinks that my dad is amazing cos he has a packet of custard creams by the bed, and lets DS eat them in their bed.

I want the Waitrose Free From team on to talk about the important things like why don't they do a decent GF jammy dodger

seeker · 02/07/2009 14:03

Tunnocks Caramel Wafers (and their lesser known siblings, Tunnock's Caramel Logs) are the biscuits of the Gods. But they are not posh!

squeaver · 02/07/2009 14:03

HOW can she say such a thing?? Clearly she is not Scottish or knows anyone who is. Hasn't she read the wrapper where it is 5 billion are sold ever minute of some such thing??

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Fruitbeard · 02/07/2009 14:04

Tunnocks are lush.

I'm just waiting for BonsoirAnna to find this thread and tell us what the posh nobs are snacking on in Paris.... or don't they do anything so common as eat biscuits over there?

Boco · 02/07/2009 14:04

Whaaat? Does Justine have heat stroke? Everyone has heard of tunnocks caramel wafers - what other biscuit gets policeman simulating oral sex in the street?
tvs-worst-adverts.co.uk/tunnocks-caramel-wafer/

BitOfFun · 02/07/2009 14:04

Here Om nom nom

LupusinaLlamasuit · 02/07/2009 14:05

Wrong! Tunnocks caramel wafers are baby led weaning food where I come from. Hence all the cavities too.

stanausauruswrecks · 02/07/2009 14:05

TCW - I know of these beauties nom nom nom, especially the plain chocolate ones

squeaver · 02/07/2009 14:06

No only madelaines, surely fruitbeard.

LupusinaLlamasuit · 02/07/2009 14:06

And by the way: Choco Leibniz are NOT posh. They are very nouveau Hyacinth Bucket.

Wot Seeker said are yer actual posh.

HelenMumsnet · 02/07/2009 14:06

OK, now for the REALLY important one....

Jammie Dodgers versus Party Rings?