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I once had vanilla ice cream in coke. It was called a coke float. It was horrible.

StuartPlymouth wrote:There is a growing campaign to get many of these products back, even if just on a temporary basis for nostalgia purposes. You have to wonder whether they would have an appeal much beyond that in today's climate of "healthy labelling" though.

I find it odd that the 80's generation specifically (accounting for anyone born between 1978 and 1988 give or take a few years) has taken upon itself to revive much of that which existed in its' youth either to relive those days, to be post-mod or possibly a bit of both. Time truly is cyclical then. Not like you could get some of the odd stuff that existed back in the 80's though, those specific chemicals giving your favourite sweet that odd glow/smell/taste (delete as applicable) have been banned for some time.

Sput wrote:I once had vanilla ice cream in coke. It was called a coke float. It was horrible.

Most things containing the word "float" don't seem all that nice.

Nini wrote: Most things containing the word "float" don't seem all that nice.

*_____* . Float. Face Down. Thames.

*insert random name here, for example Barcode.

Works for me.

Alexia wrote:*_____* . Float. Face Down. Thames.

*insert random name here, for example Barcode.

Works for me.

Replace "Thames" with "Septic Tank" and you may have something.

*awaits droll quip about the Thames and a septic tank being the same

Yep, dairy + fizzy do not go. Just like when I put milk in my SodaStream

Nini wrote:
*awaits droll quip about the Thames and a septic tank being the same

You ain't seen nothin till you've seen the Usk mate.

Nini wrote:

StuartPlymouth wrote:There is a growing campaign to get many of these products back, even if just on a temporary basis for nostalgia purposes. You have to wonder whether they would have an appeal much beyond that in today's climate of "healthy labelling" though.

I find it odd that the 80's generation specifically (accounting for anyone born between 1978 and 1988 give or take a few years) has taken upon itself to revive much of that which existed in its' youth either to relive those days, to be post-mod or possibly a bit of both. Time truly is cyclical then. Not like you could get some of the odd stuff that existed back in the 80's though, those specific chemicals giving your favourite sweet that odd glow/smell/taste (delete as applicable) have been banned for some time.

Coke floats thats what they're called. Nice one Sput! I might have to make one this weekend i haven't had coke without vodka for years. I'd like a return of space dust. It used to explode on your tongue. Now that was loaded with chemicals. We as kids had a desire to glow like the ready break kid. Hence our love for artificial chemicals.
To this day i love anything that glows in the dark. You wanna see my bedoom ceiling. Loadz of glowy starz and rockets.

Netizen wrote:Yep, dairy + fizzy do not go. Just like when I put milk in my SodaStream

What on earth (or possibly elsewhere) possessed you to do that?

However, Malibu and Milk is rather nice, even though the combination sounds quite revolting. That was something I vaguely recall drinking in the past. At least I didn't put it in a SodaStream though.

You mean you don't experiment in the kitchen Stu? The very idea of a machine that can make any liquid fizzy should fill anyone's mind with possibilities! Actually like everyone else I quickly got bored with SodaStream, so something had to be done to liven it up. I only partially regret never trying it with gravy.

Netizen wrote:You mean you don't experiment in the kitchen Stu?

I do indeed, especially after Lorns twisted my arm into buying a slow-cooker. I've entertained many former friends my dicing & slicing them, adding some red wine, a few choice organic vegetables/herbs and returning home to an excellent casserole 18 hours later. Regrettably having to eat it all alone, of course.

Netizen wrote:The very idea of a machine that can make any liquid fizzy should fill anyone's mind with possibilities! Actually like everyone else I quickly got bored with SodaStream, so something had to be done to liven it up. I only partially regret never trying it with gravy.

On reflection your regret is possibly not well founded. I doubt it's contuined functionality after such a move.

TAB and Marathon Bars deserve shelf space once again.