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'typically English' snack for 25 children? Help!

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  • Primrose
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    Does it have to be a sweet snack? I would have though some nice cheesy snack bars or scones would have been tasty, but only if you can find some nice strong cheese. I imagine Cheddar is rather difficult to find in France, although Parmesan might substitute and mixing a teaspoonful of dry mustard in will give them an extra bite.
  • lil_me
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    Eccles cakes would have probably been my suggestion if it has to be something sweet
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  • pollypenny
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    Gingerbread men? Kids would like them, I think.
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  • Thaks all!

    No time to mature mince for mince pies so that's a no - will def get organised and make some next year.

    No it doesn't have to be a sweet snack so cheese scones could be good - I'm not going to buy sliced bread for cucumber sandwiches as it costs a fortune - great idea though :D

    Millionaires shortbread is now on the short list - thanks x

    Eccles cake - yummy and lovely idea but no way am I going to try and compete with French patisserie :eek:;)

    Pollypenny - can do gingerbread men that are tasty but often deformed ... will think about that one x thank you

    Thanks gang - fab ideas - thank you x

    Norman x
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  • Cheesey biscuits, scones or jam tarts are all things that your 4 year old can help you make.
  • Cheesey biscuits, scones or jam tarts are all things that your 4 year old can help you make.

    That's true ... and I can also blame her if it all goes wrong :rotfl:

    Thank you Rachel x
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  • nodwah
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    Crumpets!

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  • tandraig
    tandraig Posts: 2,260 Forumite
    sorry norman - forgot that in france you cant get a sliced loaf!

    and as i am welsh - an english tea to me means cucumber sandwiches scones and a victoria sponge!

    an english nursery tea tho would be (from books i have read) thick slices of bread and butter with jam (conserve - yes?)
    rice pudding? also nice cold with jam
    treacle tart and custard?
    apple tart - not open - served with custard
  • nodwah wrote: »
    Crumpets!

    wha wha wha (Sid James style laugh)


    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    My (French) husband suggested crumpets too!
    Bon App's Scraps!
    :)
    MFb40 # 13
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