British treats - Sobeys
May 4th 2015, 2:38 pm
#32
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Re: British treats - Sobeys
Heinz does a locally made salad cream- called either English or British style salad cream. It tasted acceptably similar to the real stuff but I'm not a connoisseur.
This is leading me on to those Heinz British style baked beans which aren't an acceptable equivalent...
This is leading me on to those Heinz British style baked beans which aren't an acceptable equivalent...
May 4th 2015, 3:08 pm
#33
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Re: British treats - Sobeys
Sobeys also sell Nandos sauce!!! Unfortunately ours only has the hot, take the skin of your mouth kind... I am still on the look out for the cool lime one.... love love love
May 4th 2015, 3:11 pm
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Re: British treats - Sobeys
I've bought the garlic peri peri one a few times, definitely gotten it from Metro, but I'm sure I've seen it at most of the major chains. I will let you know if I spot the cool lime one anywhere!
May 4th 2015, 4:32 pm
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Re: British treats - Sobeys
My son and daughter in law are arriving in a couple of weeks - our requests were Bisto gravy powder, Paxo sage and onion stuffing, Waitrose picnic jumbles dog treats (even though our dog is Canadian - he will do anything for one of these!) and Lemsip honey and ginger!! Oh and Twiglets for OH.
That's it. After almost ten years in Canada those are the only things that I can't find good substitutes for and will not pay extortionate imported prices. Our list has definitely got smaller each year we have been here but I really don't think I could do without my Bisto.
J
That's it. After almost ten years in Canada those are the only things that I can't find good substitutes for and will not pay extortionate imported prices. Our list has definitely got smaller each year we have been here but I really don't think I could do without my Bisto.
J
May 4th 2015, 4:35 pm
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Re: British treats - Sobeys
For the stuff i cant find in the stores here i use a web site to deliver, i know there are a few i just prefer this one.
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May 4th 2015, 5:20 pm
#38
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Re: British treats - Sobeys
My son and daughter in law are arriving in a couple of weeks - our requests were Bisto gravy powder, Paxo sage and onion stuffing, Waitrose picnic jumbles dog treats (even though our dog is Canadian - he will do anything for one of these!) and Lemsip honey and ginger!! Oh and Twiglets for OH.
That's it. After almost ten years in Canada those are the only things that I can't find good substitutes for and will not pay extortionate imported prices. Our list has definitely got smaller each year we have been here but I really don't think I could do without my Bisto.
J
That's it. After almost ten years in Canada those are the only things that I can't find good substitutes for and will not pay extortionate imported prices. Our list has definitely got smaller each year we have been here but I really don't think I could do without my Bisto.
J
Paxo stuffing is widely available here. I have three or four boxes of it upstairs right now.
May 4th 2015, 5:43 pm
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Re: British treats - Sobeys
I don't think I have ever had Bisto. But if I'm not doing my own I find Club House mixes acceptable.
It's disappointing, the lack of stuffing variety here.
PC's mix with Cranberry is the best but if you don't want a poultry style mix there's not much else. Uncle Ben's does a couple that work with other roasts.
But where are the sage & chestnut, apple & herb, onion, leek & chive and all the rest so routinely available in the UK?
It's disappointing, the lack of stuffing variety here.
PC's mix with Cranberry is the best but if you don't want a poultry style mix there's not much else. Uncle Ben's does a couple that work with other roasts.
But where are the sage & chestnut, apple & herb, onion, leek & chive and all the rest so routinely available in the UK?
May 4th 2015, 6:49 pm
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Re: British treats - Sobeys
My mouth is watering so bad right now - this is a dangerous post 
I think what I miss the most is Tunnock Tea Cakes and Caramel Wafers. Am on the look out in the GTA for them, but haven't seen any. Hopefully one day
I think what I miss the most is Tunnock Tea Cakes and Caramel Wafers. Am on the look out in the GTA for them, but haven't seen any. Hopefully one day
May 4th 2015, 7:15 pm
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Re: British treats - Sobeys
I am not a huge fan of Caramel Wafers.
I also remember seeing Snowballs, the coconut variety with the fondant filling.
May 4th 2015, 8:09 pm
#42
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Re: British treats - Sobeys
Freshco sometimes has tim-tams, for those of an ANZAC leaning, or have acquired the awesome taste.
May 4th 2015, 10:09 pm
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May 4th 2015, 11:33 pm
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Re: British treats - Sobeys
Walmart has Tunnocks in on a regular basis