Which foods do you have trouble finding nowadays? (No call for it?? We still eat it!!)

EasyToAssemble01

Those Heinz tinned puddings. I think they might have changed to plastic pots, though I swear I've spotted the tins in corner shops (where tinned goods have the prices featured on the tins, unlike the supermarket versions).

Teapot55

EasyToAssemble01 said:

Those Heinz tinned puddings. I think they might have changed to plastic pots, though I swear I've spotted the tins in corner shops (where tinned goods have the prices featured on the tins, unlike the supermarket versions).

I seem to remember my mother used to pierce two holes in the top of the tin with a can opener and heat the pudding in a pan of simmering water - long before microwaves were about. 

Clowance

Havent had a treacle sponge pud for several years, but still sad to hear they are no longer available. I really fancy one now!

Nelliegrace

Sponge pudding is so quick and easy to make in the microwave. Serve with a dollop of jam, marmalade, or syrup, and custard. 

dealyboy

Nelliegrace said:

Sponge pudding is so quick and easy to make in the microwave. Serve with a dollop of jam, marmalade, or syrup, and custard. 

It takes a special person to make sponge pudding, microwave or not  .

I can do curry but that's about it and I learnt that from the back of a Vesta packet  . 

Ottery58

Molasses and black treacle seem very hard to come by nowadays.

Vimto: our local Co-op stores (Lincolnshire) stock it, as does B & M.

Katiehound

Come on..... sponge pudding in microwave is very easy
You just need  containers- such as teacups or ramekins

have a look here
https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/sweets-and-desserts-recipes/speedy-sponge-puddings/

Nelliegrace

Holland and Barrett have molasses, free click and collect if there is none in store.
Asda has black treacle. 

pumpkin89

Black treacle is sold in all the major supermarkets!

sarah1972

Ottery58 said:

Molasses and black treacle seem very hard to come by nowadays.

Vimto: our local Co-op stores (Lincolnshire) stock it, as does B & M.

Never had a problem with treacle or molasses. 

Readily available in supermarkets 

Asda for example https://groceries.asda.com/product/syrup-treacle/lyles-black-treacle/34674 

Sainsburys https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/billingtons-molasses-sugar-500g?