I've just made a nice mug of Bovril

[philsussex]

Usually only reserved for cold evening games at football.

But a special treat in honour of the wonderful Arctic conditions we're currently blessed with

 

[severnside gull]

what a good idea!

 

[Easy 10]

Is it literally just a teaspoon of Bovril in a cup of boiling water, or are you supposed to add something else as well ?

 

[philsussex]

Is it literally just a teaspoon of Bovril in a cup of boiling water, or are you supposed to add something else as well ?

You can do it that way or better to use the catering granules

 

[R. Slicker]

Where do you get catering granules?

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Bloody love Bovril but one of the worst things for gout, so that's out for me I'm afraid. If you could have another for me it would be much appreciated, just to ensure it's a similar experience could you try to drink it too early thus burning your tounge and lip and that feeling for about two days, ta!

 

[R. Slicker]

Neither of the catering outlets in the east stand had any bovril, last saturday.

 

[philsussex]

As far as I know only places like Booker, Makro etc.

You can buy packs of 3 cups preloaded with granules from, ahem, Poundstretcher for £1.29 though.

 

[Uncle C]

Bloody love Bovril but one of the worst things for gout

Is it the high salt content thats a problem?

 

[philsussex]

Oops, don't hold it that way though - might spill and burn

 

[R. Slicker]

As far as I know only places like Booker, Makro etc.

You can buy packs of 3 cups preloaded with granules from, ahem, Poundstretcher for £1.29 though.

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Cheers, I'm on it.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Salt doesn't help but anything the raises your Uric levels does it; the worst additions are preservatives, coulorings, flavourings or yeast. That's why Chinese food is so bad for gout, the ol' MSG! Oh, and shellfish, mushrooms, asparagus, any offal, beer, wine, port, fizzy drinks, flavoured crisps, etc etc!

Hey ho, everything in moderation! Poor old sod that I am!

 

[Hillian1]

Salt doesn't help but anything the raises your Uric levels does it; the worst additions are preservatives, coulorings, flavourings or yeast. That's why Chinese food is so bad for gout, the ol' MSG! Oh, and shellfish, mushrooms, asparagus, any offal, beer, wine, port, fizzy drinks, flavoured crisps, etc etc!

Hey ho, everything in moderation! Poor old sod that I am!

I feel your pain.
didn't know about Bovril however, oh well, just another of my favorite things to strike of the ever increasing list of things to avoid eating unless you are prepared for monumental pain.

 

[gjh1971]

Ive read this and also made myself a mug of Bovril - forgot how good this tastes

 

[Muzzman]

Bovril is best spread over buttered crumpets.

 

[jakarta]

Have you ever seen In Which We Serve - WWII Naval drama starring Noel Coward?

As the Destroyer he captains pulls out of Dunkirk he and his First Lieutenant are swigging Bovril and Sherry on the Bridge with the Army Officers they have just taken off the beaches - in wonderful cut glass accents of course - proper sang-froid stuff....

 

[Spiros]

Just seen this thread after finishing a nice hot mug of Bovril. The 'one teaspoon from the jar in a mug of boiling water' variety. No poncy granules here. I've warmed up nicely though I now have 3rd degree scalding on my tongue and the roof of my mouth as (per Tim over Whelmed) I tried drinking it while it was till far too hot.

 

[WATFORD zero]

I now have 3rd degree scalding on my tongue and the roof of my mouth as (per Tim over Whelmed) I tried drinking it while it was till far too hot.

Wimp

Shellfish, mushrooms, asparagus, offal, beer, wine, port,

and this looks to me like a perfectly balanced diet

 

[brighton_girl87]

I can't think of much worse than a hot drink made from BEEF

 

[nevergoagain]

Inspired me to have one aswell, with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to really clear the head.