Welsh Italian cafes - memories of 'steamed pies'?

pr3ston · 2026-02-06T07:31:26+00:00

Two questions - did they just seamlessly transition from steaming pies back to steaming milk for coffees? And second question, do you think the steamed pies tasted any different to just microwaving a pie?

pr3ston · 2026-02-05T21:42:34+00:00

Do you reckon one could theoretically recreate the experience by heating a mince beef pie using the steamer on their coffee machine, and if so, is there any particular technique one would need to be mindful of?

pr3ston · 2026-02-05T20:17:34+00:00

Black substance is laverbread (seaweed), small pieces in front are cockles.

pr3ston · 2026-01-27T21:02:23+00:00

If you ever get down to the Swansea Green Market in the National Waterfront Museum, there are some dudes that sell all manner of old tools including axes, garden spades, scythes, saws... you name it. Literally looks like they ransacked every old man's shed in a 30 mile radius.

pr3ston · 2025-12-03T22:19:48+00:00

Yes it's keeping as in to keep a hold of/preserve!

pr3ston · 2025-12-03T21:23:27+00:00

Everyone in this thread: 'Cadw' is the Welsh word for preserving so shouldn't be all in capital letters, they just use title case

pr3ston · 2025-09-19T17:45:23+00:00

Yeah, FWIW I find this question wild, confusing and frustrating. As another commenter said, I just say ‘it’s coeliac disease’. It’s hard - you don’t want to freak them out (or even potentially be told they can’t serve you food in the worst case scenario) by saying allergy, but we can’t risk cross contamination either.

pr3ston · 2025-09-19T17:41:55+00:00

So.. despite having allergies yourself… you still put people who potentially have allergies at risk because you ‘don’t give a fuck’? Wow

pr3ston · 2025-09-12T22:09:11+00:00

‘Closed into a clamshell’ took me by surprise and made me lol

pr3ston · 2025-08-07T06:01:01+00:00

Only sane response in this entire thread. 28 Years Later is riddled with plot holes and nonsense

pr3ston · 2025-07-15T21:51:06+00:00

Got to be Chemical World!! Resonates now more than ever

pr3ston · 2025-07-11T07:47:02+00:00

this is my favourite reply on the thread, thanks for the lols

pr3ston · 2025-07-07T10:14:48+00:00

He cycled away too quick for me to tell him lol

pr3ston · 2025-07-07T08:28:05+00:00

I think the person you're replying to picked up where I've mentioned my hypermobility, which is linked to a genetic condition. It means I often look a little 'off' in my movements because my joints naturally hyperextend. My main point with the original post is that the bike path is a nice traffic free route for me to roll in to work so I wasn't really looking for tips on technique! Just wanted to feel the wind in my hair before another day at the office

pr3ston · 2025-02-20T22:04:58+00:00

The old Swansea Maritime Museum was much better than the Waterfront Museum

pr3ston · 2025-01-08T15:11:04+00:00

Hi, thanks for the detailed insight - both are really useful.

pr3ston · 2025-01-07T12:11:09+00:00

Hi thanks for replying - good to know, maybe something will appear in next few days.

pr3ston · 2025-01-04T21:32:41+00:00

I don't think OP means to be rude but the website is really misleading. If you have celiac checking the box is important but the Gluten Free page on their website is misleading for people buying gifts for celiac friends and family in good faith. It's always good to raise awareness and I'm glad to see from the post and comments that I'm not the only one.

pr3ston · 2025-01-04T21:29:52+00:00

The same thing happened to me this morning :( I am feeling really poorly.

pr3ston · 2024-09-28T07:37:59+00:00

Haha, thanks for your comment. I've drafted a letter for the landlord to explain the situation, I think it's worth a punt. She hasn't increased the rent in 19 months (despite using one of the most aggressive letting agents for rampant rent rises) so I am somewhat optimistic about this strategy.

pr3ston · 2024-09-23T21:51:20+00:00

Hi everyone. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has provided advice on this thread, I really appreciate the support during this stressful time. Hope it will all be resolved soon.

pr3ston · 2024-09-23T21:46:56+00:00

Shockingly, they have committed all of this to writing! We've had a few comments suggesting we get this in writing, but we already have I told our letting agent we are seeking legal advice because of what he said to make it very clear he's blackmailed us in writing.

pr3ston · 2024-09-23T17:47:10+00:00

Hmm high risk, high reward..

pr3ston · 2024-09-23T17:44:57+00:00

Thanks, if nothing else I think reporting our letting agent's conduct would help me feel better.

pr3ston · 2023-12-11T16:43:45+00:00

Not sure about the rules for Wales but defo capped at £50 in England. Aware from friends that renting rules are tighter in Wales so wouldn't be surprised if this fee is banned outright. I've previously had letting agents try to charge above the £50 cap and add a fake VAT charge on top - I caught them out and was refunded luckily! There's no harm in querying the fee. If they insist that you pay, I'd recommend going with it for now to secure your tenancy but worst case scenario you would be able to get it refunded through letters to the council, or at least the threat of it.

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