Originally Posted by Novocastrian

"Here" is a relative term. I accept that it's almost impossible to find in Canada, but I bought an unpasteurized Camembert made in Isigny at the St. Lawrence Market last year.

It was a snip at $18. (Perhaps 3 euros at source).

<weeps>

Originally Posted by ducktastic

Creme de cassis...can't get it in Vancouver anywhere...really missing my Kir Royales...anyone know where I can buy it?

I am most missing the UK supermarkets, they are all shite here. Yes you can buy anything but it is a very unpleasant experience and I have to go to 3 to 4 different places to get everything I need.

On the flip side the local deli's, bakeries and butchers are all excellent and knock spots off that type of thing in the UK.

Originally Posted by lmartin999

How do you find Stong's? We used to shop there quite a lot. Got to be careful not to hit old people in the car park but pretty decent as I recall.

Originally Posted by Dunstable Diva

The quality of food is not as good as in the uk. Coleslaw is so sweet although after living here for over 5 years i have recently discovered that a decent coleslaw can be bought at A&W.

Originally Posted by Dunstable Diva

i have to buy veg on the day i am going to cook it otherwise it goes limp.

Originally Posted by Dunstable Diva

Oh and Canada has the highest mobile phone rates in the WORLD.

Originally Posted by Dunstable Diva

You are a rare human being. I admire you. I have one dont use it very much but with teenage kids feel i need one?

Originally Posted by ducktastic

I got a new iphone 4 for Christmas and loving it

And yep with teens you need a mobile!

Originally Posted by Dunstable Diva

The quality of food is not as good as in the uk. Coleslaw is so sweet although after living here for over 5 years i have recently discovered that a decent coleslaw can be bought at A&W. I also have to go to several places to get all my groceries and with petrol at $1.25 that can be expensive. i have to buy veg on the day i am going to cook it otherwise it goes limp. In the uk i lived on fish. I dont know why but fish doesnt taste the same here. Canada is a huge country with a very small population and with that comes less choice. Oh and Canada has the highest mobile phone rates in the WORLD. I live in the Okanagan and a recent report on Castanet.net reported that 75% of drivers in Kelowna are driving under the influence of pot!!!!!! DO YOUR HOMEWORK nowhere in the world is paradise but family and friends are the most important thing in the world.

Originally Posted by Novocastrian

Well, you make a lot of important points there. Mostly about the dangers of limp carrots and such.

I'm glad to learn that the fish doesn't taste the same "here" as "there".

Originally Posted by Dunstable Diva

Do you find it expensive?

Originally Posted by ducktastic

no as I have a rogers pay as you go contract and for $20 a month I get unlimited data plus free evening and weekend calls

Obviously the phone was expensive, but that was a gift

Originally Posted by Dunstable Diva

Oh dear!!!!!

Originally Posted by Novocastrian

If I was to make a general remark about fish, I'd specify which particular fish I was referring to.

And if I were to refer to limp veggies I'd get my head examined.

Originally Posted by Dunstable Diva

Am I not entitled to my own opinion. Are you one of those who just wants an argument? Bring it on Senior member!!