Free Buckets.

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Brambles
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Free Buckets.

Post by Brambles »

My brothrer-in-law works for Asda in-store bakery. He has just dropped off a perfectly good 1 gallon bucket with lid! I'll be getting one a week.
Always worth asking at these in-store bakeries. They are generally pretty helpful
PS. Asda bakery also gives away fresh yeast up to 100g!
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Re: Free Buckets.

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ooo Free storage containers.

Thanks for the heads up. :)
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norteen

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Post by norteen »

our chip shop in town sells buckets off for a few pence,always washed and clean....so try asking at local chippy.
WhiteWolf

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Post by WhiteWolf »

norteen wrote:our chip shop in town sells buckets off for a few pence,always washed and clean....so try asking at local chippy.
What did they once contain?

WW 8-)
norteen

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Post by norteen »

oil,would that be a problem for food storing?
WhiteWolf

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Post by WhiteWolf »

norteen wrote:oil,would that be a problem for food storing?
I wouldn't have thought so, they should steam clean ok. But I stand to be corrected.

regards

WW 8-)
norteen

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Post by norteen »

yes, checked it is hydrogenated fat.
Bladerunner

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Post by Bladerunner »

Hydrogenated fat is very not good for you. Stear clear of anywhere that uses it.

Great tip on the bakery buckets, I shall be down the local supermarket mythering the pants off them.

Do you just ask for the yeast? Seems a bit cheeky.

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Re: Free Buckets.

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Bladerunner, if you just ask one of the Bakery staff they will get you some. I think it's one of those goodwill things. As long as you don't ask for loads, they're quite happy to let you have a few ounces. :D
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Bladerunner

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Post by Bladerunner »

My local ASDA are really friendly even down to the people on the tills. I often stop at the information desk and tell them how nice the staff are.

I am of the belief that most people only tend to mention staff when they are complaining so I go out of my way when staff are nice to make sure the management know their staff are appreciated.

I have had people on the bakery section offer to go and make up items if there are none on the shelves. I think it's nice for people to know that their helpfullness doesn't go unnoticed.

I shall definately be enquiring about the buckets. Thanks again.

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