I am largely allergic to caffeine so I've been drinking decaff coffee (ground and made in a cafetiere) for nearly 30 years, and decaff tea for about 15 (loose leaf made in a teapot). Then I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes nearly 10 years ago so I have to limit my intake of biscuits :-(
@ArtieKat i make anzac cookies for my diabetic friend and replace sugar with sweetners. They are like half cookie and half muesli bar and very yummy. I do add toasted pecans too. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/anzac-biscuits
@mossyboots You must have a very sensitive palate! I have two friends who own a boutique roasterie in Liverpool; they both worked for a largeish coffee importers before they set up their own company, and import their beans from all over the world. In a blind tasting one partner fooled the other with their decaff - the quality is that good!
The tea I drink is manufactured by Taylors of Harrogate (owners of Yorkshire Tea) and I really can't tell the difference.
A common occurrence with me Mossy. When I am in the office I go through a pack of whatever biscuits take my fancy, then work it off on site. I have the middle/old age spread, but it does not seem to get any worse.
I got pretty addicted to apricot jam filled lebkeuchen (possibly spelled wrong!) from Lidl over Christmas and I was going through them at an incredible rate!!! Fox’s crunch creams are very dangerous when drinking tea as well!
I've given up biscuits and coffee, or taking a break anyway. I've certainly eaten a whole packet in the past. Jammy Dodgers and Fig Rolls are the most likley.
pretty much any box o' lil debbies is a one-shot deal kinda thing afaic, whether itz 6 zebra cakes or 12 oatmeal cream patti pies. Opening up a second box afterwards is where the shame sets in, especially if someone's in the room just watching, eh..