Potato waffles are a potato based savoury food in a waffle like lattice shape. They are common in the UK and Ireland and are also available in some other countries.
They are made of reconstituted potato, oil, and seasonings. They may be baked, grilled, or fried, and are used as a side dish, often together with sausages or bacon, or as a snack food. They are sold frozen and produced by various frozen food companies including Birds Eye and McCain Foods. Contrary to popular belief, Potato Waffle’s are not actual waffle products.
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Advert for Bisto – Never in a month of Sundays c1980
The very first Bisto product, in 1908, was a meat-flavoured gravy powder, which rapidly became a bestseller in the UK. It was added to gravies to give a richer taste and aroma. Invented by Messrs Roberts & Patterson, it was named “Bisto” because it “Browns, Seasons and Thickens in One”. Naming of the Bisto twins? In Birmingham in the 1930′s a competition was held to put a name to the two Bisto twin characters,a boy and a girl sniffing the beautiful aroma of Bisto’s gravy.The competition was won by Mr and Mrs Simmonds,who named the twins after themselves…they called them Bill and Maree.They were awarded a beautiful china doll. Bisto Granules were introduced in 1979. The granules dissolve in hot water to form a gravy substitute. This product capitalised on the growing preference among British consumers for foods (or food substitutes) that can be quickly and conveniently prepared. As of 2005, Bisto Gravy Granules dominate the British market, with a share in excess of 70%. Every UK grocery outlet is likely to have a Bisto product on its shelf.
Irish commercial for LATTA Gold 1995
Foxs Glacier Mints ad from 1983
Fox’s Glacier Mints are the leading, branded boiled mint in the UK. They have been manufactured by Fox’s Confectionery in Leicester since 1918. The mints were developed by Eric Fox, one of the original founders of Fox’s Confectionery. Since 1922 the mints have been sold with the Peppy the polar bear icon. Peppy is typically depicted as though standing on one of the mints. Glacier Mints resemble miniature blocks of ice and are clear and translucent. Companion products are Fox’s Glacier Fruits & Fox’s Glacier Dark.
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Woolworth Christmas advert from 1983
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