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General => The Shed => Topic started by: cambourne7 on March 29, 2012, 23:29:41

Title: New Allotment Gadget :)
Post by: cambourne7 on March 29, 2012, 23:29:41
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2121794/Wonderbag-It-looks-like-beanbag-So-does-cook-soups-stews-porridge-perfection.html

Though it might be good for people later in the year :)
Title: Re: New Allotment Gadget :)
Post by: antipodes on March 30, 2012, 11:23:07
I think this is a wonderful idea, but 30 quid is a lot for a glorified beanbag, even if it's for a good cause.
Title: Re: New Allotment Gadget :)
Post by: goodlife on March 30, 2012, 12:44:08
Hmm..modern version of the 'pan in a hay/straw' method of cooking..
Title: Re: New Allotment Gadget :)
Post by: cambourne7 on March 30, 2012, 13:15:16
Yep but i am sure some of the inventive allotment holders here might be able to knock up the own one :)

Title: Re: New Allotment Gadget :)
Post by: pumkinlover on March 30, 2012, 13:39:01
Quote from: antipodes on March 30, 2012, 11:23:07
I think this is a wonderful idea, but 30 quid is a lot for a glorified beanbag, even if it's for a good cause.
Go for the designer version then! ;)
Title: Re: New Allotment Gadget :)
Post by: goodlife on March 30, 2012, 13:43:18
Now we know what to do with all those out of date pea and beans.. :-X..turn them into 'designer' cooker.. ;D
Title: Re: New Allotment Gadget :)
Post by: gp.girl on March 31, 2012, 08:37:59
Been doing this for years with an old towel, and polystyrene or wool insulated box, it works just like the article says, also great when camping as you can come back from a days walking to find dinner ready  ;D

That fabric is truely awful though...... :'(
Title: Re: New Allotment Gadget :)
Post by: Spudbash on March 31, 2012, 11:09:53
Now we all know what to do with that neglected bean bag in the corner of the spare bedroom... ;D

Spudbash  :)