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My gran gave me one of these when I first got my own house (she'd had it years) - the toasties made in them are MUCH nicer than the ones you get in an electric toastie maker. We always just used to put marge on the outside of the sandwich to stop them sticking, and if you heat it up first, the edges it cuts off are really nice to munch on while you're waiting - they're sort of crispy!

They do hold a lot more filling than a normal toastie as well. I would definitely recommend one.

Quote: Originally posted by Volupturaptor on 02/2/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by Cas54 on 02/2/2006

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Must get to Lakeland

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I'm sure I remember there being one at Bluewater...

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Yeah there is ....... but don't do Bluewater ....... not with my knees lol

Yeah I know (is it near Boots and Debenhams) ....... that's the one I'll use now .... we used to go to Tunbridge Wells

Quote: Originally posted by good intentions on 04/2/2006

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My gran gave me one of these when I first got my own house (she'd had it years) - the toasties made in them are MUCH nicer than the ones you get in an electric toastie maker. We always just used to put marge on the outside of the sandwich to stop them sticking, and if you heat it up first, the edges it cuts off are really nice to munch on while you're waiting - they're sort of crispy!

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Yes I bought two of these at a jumble sale about 22-23 years ago so they must have been around for ages, 20p each if memory serves correctly.

The best thing I found was to make the sandwich inside out so you marge the bread but the marge is on the outside

Quote: Originally posted by winhill on 05/2/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by good intentions on 04/2/2006

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My gran gave me one of these when I first got my own house (she'd had it years) - the toasties made in them are MUCH nicer than the ones you get in an electric toastie maker. We always just used to put marge on the outside of the sandwich to stop them sticking, and if you heat it up first, the edges it cuts off are really nice to munch on while you're waiting - they're sort of crispy!

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Yes I bought two of these at a jumble sale about 22-23 years ago so they must have been around for ages, 20p each if memory serves correctly.

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Diablo-Toasted-Snack-Sandwich-Maker-Non-Electric_W0QQitemZ4437673885QQcategoryZ66753QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Going in 59 mins £14.99 I didn't look at the postage though!

Got mine at the weekend, tried apple pie, cherry pie, and cheese toasties for the kids, cheese tuna and salad cream is delicious.

might even have to get another to save the waiting.

Marie

Quote: Originally posted by johnmarie on 07/2/2006

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Got mine at the weekend, tried apple pie, cherry pie, and cheese toasties for the kids, cheese tuna and salad cream is delicious.

might even have to get another to save the waiting.

Marie

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Quote: Originally posted by Moonseeker on 07/2/2006

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What sort of pastry did you use - and how long each side?

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Quote: Originally posted by Blod on 07/2/2006

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There's a Lakeland in Cardiff so I might send OH there on a lunchtime jaunt. NO Cas I still haven't found PLJ anywhere, have given up now..They don't sell it in Tesco's, Asda, Morrisons or Sainsbury's hereabouts.....

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Are you going to any meets ... will get some to you  

I tried it using shortcrust pastry from a packet (just to make it quick) and it only took a couple of minuites each side. Must admit though i dont really like packet pastry and will make some properly next week during kids hols.

Also used a packet of frozen filo pastry this made loads and they cook really quick too.

I wouldnt use 4 tablespoons of filling like it says in the recipe leaflet though, first time i tried it i put this much in, and when i opened it to check it was done the filling splattered out and burnt my hand

Put in what looks right not whats recommended.

Marie

Qurious now whats the PLJ for?

Marie

Must look for some filo pastry.   Also might make my own shortcrust during half term, or when mum makes a pie get her to do a bit extra.

I use my Diablo almost every day - just had a lovely cheese and ham toastie for my tea.