The analysis of a person who eats Gu desserts is a complex one. I mean, sure, they’re obviously opulent. Side-stepping the perfectly reasonable Aldi’s Jive bars and heading straight for the Gu cheesecake. “Just the three layered chocolate cheesecake for me, please. Just a fork and a satin napkin, ta.”
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But unpeel that arrogant layer from the average Gu-getter and you’re left with a Martin Lewis prodigy. A frugal being who just can’t let go of those robust ramekins. “So much potential. Such a waste to throw away.”
So the Gu-getter swills out their jars, they have lots, and sets them to the side, promising to one day maximise their full potential. To once again make them feel the way they felt when they were full of melt-in-the-middle pud.
Here’s your chance, Gu-getter. Here’s the list you’ve been waiting for. The list which will make you having a Facebook account worthwhile. Here it is: All the uses for Gu dessert ramekins you’ve never thought about until now.
1. Haberdashery storage
I knew those empty Gu pots would come in useful for something… pic.twitter.com/rLTGir8g
— Sharon Morgan (@iamsharonmorgan) January 30, 2013
2. Sauces and dips pots
Homemade smoked mackerel pâté for lunch. Pleased with my use of Gu dessert pots! pic.twitter.com/CsipaJRo
— Melanie Flower (@Melanie_Flower) May 14, 2012
3. Beauty bowls
Making a hand/foot scrub. Thank goodness for Gu pots. pic.twitter.com/JyzZLk58sx
— Halo (@EatMyHalo) June 23, 2013
4. Candle holders
Gu pots make chrismas tea light holders #chrismas pic.twitter.com/fbC2qYd8f2
— Matthew W Smith (@MWimpennyS) December 10, 2013
5. Paint pots
Using my #Gu #dessert pots to paint. #art pic.twitter.com/OP5rkaJLQK
— Albie Espinola (@albieespinola) January 25, 2015
6. Flower pots
Experimental indoor #gardening with #succulents and empty #GuPots. #recycling #indoorrockgarden pic.twitter.com/Hvf01KWahX
— Kulbinder Mann (@KulbinderM) April 4, 2015
7. Wedding decorations
@GuPuds just making our Wedding Favours using the pots from Gu Puds. Loving the Gü!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/iSIr6ijlX7
— James in Education (@Jamesearlyyears) July 18, 2015
8. Jam jars
#ProTip : Need pots for Jam? Gu pots, tin foil, and loom bands are all you need! #cooking #jammin #firsttime pic.twitter.com/xxpovp1Koi
— Jamie Dixon (@jamiedixon) August 12, 2015
9. Pots of jelly
Making jellies for tomorrow's ice-cream party. Glad that I finally have a use for my many Gu pudding ramekins. pic.twitter.com/YaMXc0rxRQ
— Sarah Weigold (@SarahWeigold) May 25, 2013
10. Spider catcher
Meet Ginormo-Spider. His leg span is bigger than a gu ramekin. pic.twitter.com/5j3cB6iTbV
— anna stanford (@annathespy) September 16, 2013
Go get ‘em, Gu-getter.
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