Food deteriorating in CE
Jan 18, 2012, 10:34 am
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Speaking of spicing it up, I am looking for a tiny bottle of Tabasco that one of the hotels served me with room service, so that I can carry it in my liquid bag without taking up too much space in my 1 litre bag.
It holds about 1ml. Does anyone know where I can get it from?
Thank you for the information. I'm not really into them so I haven't asked or noticed it, but if I suddenly fancy it, I'll ask for it.
Jan 18, 2012, 11:02 am
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That's prawn linguine you are talking about? It seems to be very popular with passengers and crew, although I avoid it as I shouldn't be having pasta.
Speaking of spicing it up, I am looking for a tiny bottle of Tabasco that one of the hotels served me with room service, so that I can carry it in my liquid bag without taking up too much space in my 1 litre bag.
It holds about 1ml. Does anyone know where I can get it from?
Speaking of spicing it up, I am looking for a tiny bottle of Tabasco that one of the hotels served me with room service, so that I can carry it in my liquid bag without taking up too much space in my 1 litre bag.
It holds about 1ml. Does anyone know where I can get it from?
It's not that much pasta so it should be safe for you to eat if you skip the bread 
Is this the mini-Tabasco you're thinking of? I'm considering ordering a case of 144 for $58.
http://countrystore.tabasco.com/prod...06&xcode=csb87
Jan 18, 2012, 11:02 am
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Jan 18, 2012, 11:03 am
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Flew CE from ZRH to LHR just at the weekend...Cold plate, it was OK. I think the food has not really changed that much TBH, if anything perhaps greater quality / less quantity to an extent (as BingBongBoy pointed out). If I had one 'wish' I'd scrap the lowest 'band' and enhance everything along by one. I have no idea what band ZRH is, for example, but the food on the last flight out of Milan (presumably the next band along) I had was excellent. But I guess it'd cost too much.
Jan 18, 2012, 11:05 am
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Soggy crackers for the cheese, to be more precise. Not soaking soggy, but "damp soggy". 
The last batch were a bit soggy, presumably because they have been covered with a lid or cling while sitting on the same plate as the cheese.
Maybe - but almost any pasta is a slightly dodgy proposition for me, unless it's a tiny amount, and it's not quite tiny enough
That is indeed the one I'm thinking of. It's truly tiny and does not take up much space in the 1 litre bag.
The last batch were a bit soggy, presumably because they have been covered with a lid or cling while sitting on the same plate as the cheese.
Is this the mini-Tabasco you're thinking of? I'm considering ordering a case of 144 for $58.
http://countrystore.tabasco.com/prod...06&xcode=csb87
http://countrystore.tabasco.com/prod...06&xcode=csb87
Jan 18, 2012, 11:20 am
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I flew to IST and ATH a few times in November and found the CE food to be fine. Not travelled in CE since.
Will be travelling again next week so will certainly check on band 4.
Will be travelling again next week so will certainly check on band 4.
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Jan 18, 2012, 11:31 am
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This is a good BAEC thread, I have to say I enjoyed my full english breakfast on the way out to Berlin following on from the bacon rolls in the lounge and followed by 2 bottles of champagne and coffee. I know it's difficult to mess up a full english but I found it very tasty and just the right amount.
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Jan 18, 2012, 1:32 pm
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I was very disappointed with the measly fish salad served coming back from HAM last month. Minuscule portion, poor quality, greasy, not well presented. 
Made up for by my usual request for one of the lovely ET Fox's biscuits ^
Made up for by my usual request for one of the lovely ET Fox's biscuits ^
Jan 18, 2012, 2:28 pm
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Speaking of spicing it up, I am looking for a tiny bottle of Tabasco that one of the hotels served me with room service, so that I can carry it in my liquid bag without taking up too much space in my 1 litre bag.
It holds about 1ml. Does anyone know where I can get it from?
It holds about 1ml. Does anyone know where I can get it from?
Food halls > spices shelves (on the right hand-side of the main tills)
They are sold in boxes of six.
Jan 18, 2012, 2:46 pm
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Add me to the "unimpressed" list, although I am limited to Band 1 in my experiences (LHR-BRU). The breakfast is good - and more than enough for a 40 minute sector. But the afternoon/evening plates are woeful. Either make it a salad or don't, but stop it with the ridiculous "mezze plates" and "ploughmans". Honestly, I feel they'd be better off with a really good quality, reasonably sized sandwich (properly plated) instead of the current feeble offering. A slide of ham and spoonful of piccalilli is not a meal, at CE prices it's an insult.
Jan 18, 2012, 2:49 pm
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I don't always need to add anything to BA meals but it's always good to have when travelling.
Jan 18, 2012, 2:56 pm
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Add me to the "unimpressed" list, although I am limited to Band 1 in my experiences (LHR-BRU). The breakfast is good - and more than enough for a 40 minute sector. But the afternoon/evening plates are woeful. Either make it a salad or don't, but stop it with the ridiculous "mezze plates" and "ploughmans". Honestly, I feel they'd be better off with a really good quality, reasonably sized sandwich (properly plated) instead of the current feeble offering. A slide of ham and spoonful of piccalilli is not a meal, at CE prices it's an insult.
Jan 18, 2012, 3:00 pm
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