Condensed milk in a tube (for brew kit)

[deeps]

Hesitate to post this because I thought it was obvious but came across a few people recently who didn't know about it so here goes.

When stopping to make a brew, powdered milk/whitener is always disappointing. I carry a small plastic squirty tube of condensed milk (Tescos less than a quid) - bit sweet but much nicer. Tube seems to last for ages past the use by date. Years ago these used to be in all ration packs.

 

[lamper]

I "borrow" milk sachets from food outlets for walking. UHT BABY!

 

[SimonM]

I "borrow" milk sachets from food outlets for walking. UHT BABY!

...and salt...and pepper...and brown sauce

 

[g4ghb]

Blerugh! UHT - I drink it black if that is the only option......

have a nice stock of salt n pepper sachets though

 

[xylaria]

I find the condensed milk in tube useful to serve with fruit when out. In a drink it is like milk two sugars and drink it black normally.

 

[stretch3144]

I find the condensed milk in tube useful to serve with fruit when out. In a drink it is like milk two sugars and drink it black normally.

Thanks for the useful advice. I drink my tea "NATO standard" so will have to give the condensed milk a try.

 

[Twodogs]

yep its well handy its in my cooking kit
Twodogs

 

[saddler]

The condensed milk in a tube (as opposed to in a tin) was a WW2 idea, developed for use as part of an escape ration to be used by SOE & downed RAF aircrews.

LOTS of similar ideas that are still in use today were developed by ONE MAN who did all sorts of R&D under the auspices of the Ministry of Supply

His book on his war-time service is fascinating reading

 

[Andy2112]

yep its well handy its in my cooking kit
Twodogs

when you can find it, lol

I usually drink it black but i'll get a tube and give it a go. I suppose being as it's so sweet i should leave out my 2 sugars ??

 

[Twodogs]

I found it in the end ...lol
Twodogs

 

[Leonidas]

when you can find it, lol

I usually drink it black but i'll get a tube and give it a go. I suppose being as it's so sweet i should leave out my 2 sugars ??

Yep, I've been using the tubes for a while now, the drink ends up being plenty sweet enough, unless you are a sugar monster

 

[calibanzwei]

LOTS of similar ideas that are still in use today were developed by ONE MAN who did all sorts of R&D under the auspices of the Ministry of Supply

His book on his war-time service is fascinating reading

Which man? Bet that would be interesting reading.

 

[GordonM]

His book on his war-time service is fascinating reading

Do you have the title, as well?

Thanks,
Gordy

 

[MartinK9]

I add it to "Oats so Simple" and hot water for breakfast - yummy

 

[John Fenna]

Straight onto brown bread for the ultimate sarnie!

 

[locum76]

Straight onto brown bread for the ultimate sarnie!

lol. that sounds like i have to try it at least once.

I try to use UHT sachets (especially from Sainsbury's cafes) but the condensed milk in a tube sounds good for coffee.

I just used up a pile of stuff at the weekend and need to restock.

Regards

Rob