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Old 28-09-2011, 11:59 AM   #1
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Default Shapes why??

Those idiots at Arnotts have messed with the flavour of shapes I'm sure of it, has anyone else noticed they have no flavour at all now?


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Old 28-09-2011, 12:13 PM   #2
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Those idiots at Arnotts have messed with the flavour of shapes I'm sure of it, has anyone else noticed they have no flavour at all now?
I agree with your statement, but why exactly is this thread here?
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Old 28-09-2011, 12:57 PM   #3
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that stuffs crap... hit the woggy olives.. pickles.. pickled onions.. roasted peppers.. portions of aged meat and smelly cheese.... WIN!!!!
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Old 28-09-2011, 01:02 PM   #4
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forgot the smoked tommies.. they go off...
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Old 28-09-2011, 01:03 PM   #5
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shapes have sucked for years.
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Old 28-09-2011, 01:18 PM   #6
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I havent eaten them for a while, but i woudn't put it past them. There is only one reason why they would do it, and that is cost savings. Same thing for the reduced portion sizes the food companies seem to be putting our way lately.
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Old 28-09-2011, 01:48 PM   #7
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Shapes do the reduced portions thing too.

Have a look at the weight of the boxes of different Shapes flavours.
I am pretty sure they are all the same price, but particularly in the "selections range" (or whatever they call it) there is like 20 or 30g less in the boxes.
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Those shape selection ones aren't too bad.

Had some BBQ ones last night though, no good.
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Old 28-09-2011, 02:37 PM   #9
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Never really liked Shapes. Would much prefer vege sticks or crackers/bread with a nice home made Tzatziki or Taramasalata dip.
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Old 28-09-2011, 02:45 PM   #10
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nice home made Tzatziki
Got a recipe?

I made a nice capsicum dip the other day and wanna give more a crack
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Old 28-09-2011, 03:08 PM   #11
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I don't buy them anymore for a number of reasons

-They're chocka block full of salt and saturated fat

-I'm on the wrong side of 100kg and need to lose weight

-They have no flavour on them any more! Arnotts skimp out these days, they're just plain crackers now with no flavour at all.
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Old 28-09-2011, 05:06 PM   #12
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I hadn't had a bbq shape in ages until the other day...just tastes like salt and chili flakes to be honest.

I can't say I enjoyed it, but then again I am not big on Junk foods.

They are making the packaging smaller though. Just look at a bar of chocolate.

I also noticed the other day that Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate is no longer using the "Glass and a half of full cream dairy milk"

Appears they have gone down the powdered milk road....Sigh.
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The Pizza shapes certainly taste different.

I long for the days of Tomato Salsa shapes, they where the BEST.
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Got a recipe?

I made a nice capsicum dip the other day and wanna give more a crack
I do indeed....

1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
1 cucumber - seeded and grated
1/4 cup of fresh chopped mint
1/2 clove of garlic - crushed fine
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper

Optional extras include parsley and lemon juice. (I add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice).
Then just mix well.

Another really easy one is Tyrokafteri, which is just Feta and chilli blended to a creamy paste.
500g Feta
1 red chilli with the seeds removed. You could increase this if you like it hot.
1 tablespoon of vinegar
4 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of oregano

Let the Feta sit in a bowl of water for 1 hour, then drain and cut it into cubes.
Chop the chilli finely.
Put the feta cubes in a mixer, add the chilli and begin beating.
Slowly add the vinegar, olive oil and oregano.
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The Maroon ones taste like dirt , binned it right after...
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Love junk food. I might have some shapes later on to see what everyone is whinging about.

I have to say the homebrand knock off BBQ shapes are not bad.
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Lol @ homebrand , I like the homebrand sour & cream chips , and spaghetti :yum:
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Pizza Shapes always for me. im not huge on the selections range or whatever else they create.
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that stuffs crap... hit the woggy olives.. pickles.. pickled onions.. roasted peppers.. portions of aged meat and smelly cheese.... WIN!!!!
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Old 29-09-2011, 05:27 AM   #20
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the Vintage Cheese are okay..but come to USA and see what they have !!!!!!!
mind boggling array of chips and flavours!!! same with sodas..oops!! cool drinks..
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another thread destined for oblivion
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Twisties taste bland these days as well. I may as well eat the packet for some actual flavour!
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Chilli and Lime Shapes are the go!!

And where are the Kettle brand Chilli Chips???????

Been to just about every store in Darwin buying the remnants and can't get any more........
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I do indeed....

1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
1 cucumber - seeded and grated
1/4 cup of fresh chopped mint
1/2 clove of garlic - crushed fine
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper

Optional extras include parsley and lemon juice. (I add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice).
Then just mix well.
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pretty good, small hint, after you grate the cucumber, add a tablespoon of salt to it, mix it, let it stand for 30 minutes, wash and squeeze.
this will stop the cucumbers from "bleeding" making your dip hold up better.
i also add a bit of cumin powder ;)
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pretty good, small hint, after you grate the cucumber, add a tablespoon of salt to it, mix it, let it stand for 30 minutes, wash and squeeze.
this will stop the cucumbers from "bleeding" making your dip hold up better.
i also add a bit of cumin powder ;)
Good tip!! I've known people who add dill to it as well, but I'm not a fan, and I've had several Greek friends tell me they can't stand it with dill either.
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that stuffs crap... hit the woggy olives.. pickles.. pickled onions.. roasted peppers.. portions of aged meat and smelly cheese.... WIN!!!!

This has the win for the thread

the best thing about working for an italian company is getting them to bring in 1kg chunks of Parmasan cheese, not that crap in the green tube they sell at coles the real stuff from parma,

took me ages to find a good deli but now I have one near work and the safe buy being the fruit shop at richmond and their Deli counter all good

once you try this stuff you'll for get about arenots shapes for ever

and even if you cant find a great deli, the sandhurst stuff isnt too bad either
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This has the win for the thread

the best thing about working for an italian company is getting them to bring in 1kg chunks of Parmasan cheese, not that crap in the green tube they sell at coles the real stuff from parma,

took me ages to find a good deli but now I have one near work and the safe buy being the fruit shop at richmond and their Deli counter all good

once you try this stuff you'll for get about arenots shapes for ever

and even if you cant find a great deli, the sandhurst stuff isnt too bad either
damn you.. i just ran off to the fridge for a pickle.....
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