What you can't get in Canada
Oct 3rd 2007, 5:24 pm
#61
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Re: What you can't get in Canada
Not sure about broccoli sprouts as I haven't tried them yet. The mustard and cress mix that you can get in the UK is a bit spicy and peppery and goes well with egg and mayonnaise. I guess all the sprouts are going to be good for you.
Oct 3rd 2007, 5:39 pm
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Oct 3rd 2007, 5:41 pm
#67
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Re: What you can't get in Canada
Order here then: http://www.stockroomsupply.com/Sanding_Rolls.php 
Oct 3rd 2007, 5:52 pm
#68
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Re: What you can't get in Canada
I've found watercress at most specialty supermarkets and in some Asian markets in Vancouver, but I find it's not a real part of the Canadian diet.
~ Cress and mustard
~ nice tart Bramley cooking apples
~ Paxo stuffing ( well actually you can get it but you have to cook it in a saucepan. I tried baking it in the oven and it turned into a house brick)!
~ Rowntree's jelly
~ Adnams Broadside
~ Spicy beanburgers (used to get from Tesco)
~ Sandpaper on a roll (just by the length you want. Far superior to the silly stuff in Canada)
~ nice tart Bramley cooking apples
~ Paxo stuffing ( well actually you can get it but you have to cook it in a saucepan. I tried baking it in the oven and it turned into a house brick)!
~ Rowntree's jelly
~ Adnams Broadside
~ Spicy beanburgers (used to get from Tesco)
~ Sandpaper on a roll (just by the length you want. Far superior to the silly stuff in Canada)
Oct 3rd 2007, 5:56 pm
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Re: What you can't get in Canada
Ok, i feel a bit silly, but, i cannot find a chicken!
I just want a normal chicken. You know, the thing that costs about GBP 3 in tesco, or maybe on special for 2 for a fiver. I cant find one.
Admittiadly, i live in Pemberton, but we have 2 supermarkets here, and 3 in Whistler and i have tried them all. And some of those supermarkets have butcher counters, etc. But no whole regular chickens. (I have seen one big thing they wanted over $20 for)
Why???
Sad, of BC, wanting to cook a sunday roast
I just want a normal chicken. You know, the thing that costs about GBP 3 in tesco, or maybe on special for 2 for a fiver. I cant find one.
Admittiadly, i live in Pemberton, but we have 2 supermarkets here, and 3 in Whistler and i have tried them all. And some of those supermarkets have butcher counters, etc. But no whole regular chickens. (I have seen one big thing they wanted over $20 for)
Why???
Sad, of BC, wanting to cook a sunday roast
Oct 3rd 2007, 6:01 pm
#70
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Re: What you can't get in Canada
Eastenders is on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. We get it at 5:30pm so that's 7:30pm eastern?
Really old ones - some we vaguely remember so must be 2.5 years oldish at least?
Really old ones - some we vaguely remember so must be 2.5 years oldish at least?
Oct 3rd 2007, 6:02 pm
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Re: What you can't get in Canada
It works both ways.
I gues there are Canadian expats in the UK pining for Praire Oysters and Cod Tongues etc..
I gues there are Canadian expats in the UK pining for Praire Oysters and Cod Tongues etc..
Oct 3rd 2007, 6:04 pm
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Re: What you can't get in Canada
Oct 3rd 2007, 6:06 pm
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Re: What you can't get in Canada
We are not there yet, but one year when my OH was over he bought back a smoker with him. We addapted it to our power and we often smoke (hot) salmon, sausages, anything going actually, and we use the empty box on top to cold smoke cheese......had loads of friends bidding for our smoker when we leave. Why not try it.
As far as smoked fish goes, we get both mackerel and haddock from Real Canadian Superstore: the former is available either plain or peppered, and the latter makes a very good kedgeree. Probably doesn't help the Calgary Colemans much
, but the Superstore in Oakville has a pretty good supply!
Oct 3rd 2007, 6:13 pm
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Re: What you can't get in Canada
We've not come across the grape jelly issue yet (wouldn't redcurrant jelly be a reasonable substitute for a 4-year-old palate?) but I take your point about PB - I far prefer the local brews to English stuff. Still can't decide which brand I prefer, though: at the moment it depends which one's on special between Kraft, Jif and Skippy.
Oct 3rd 2007, 6:21 pm
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Re: What you can't get in Canada
We've not come across the grape jelly issue yet (wouldn't redcurrant jelly be a reasonable substitute for a 4-year-old palate?) but I take your point about PB - I far prefer the local brews to English stuff. Still can't decide which brand I prefer, though: at the moment it depends which one's on special between Kraft, Jif and Skippy.
The PC "just peanuts" smooth is far superior to the above named brands. We ended up subbing blackcurrant jam...it was OK, but not the same at all.
