Grocery shopping
Mar 19th 2005, 8:22 pm
#31
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Location: Brampton, Ontario (after 9 years in UK)
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Re: Grocery shopping
Yes, that's where we are, Brampton, a great variety of Indian restaurants and grocery stores but sometimes (naughtily) referred to as "Singhdale", ahem, she says not approving. I'm waiting for Rhodes to arrive so we can have a nice supper out!
Originally Posted by MikeUK
get over to Brampton... It's not nicknamed bramladesh for nothing... or try milton again a good area to get real curry...
Mar 19th 2005, 10:01 pm
#32
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Location: Craik SK
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Re: Grocery shopping
Hi all, we're in the prosses of emigrating to sk. was wondering if anyone can help with little question or 2. i heard they dont do mushy peas, is that for real or can you get the dried ones so that i can make my own?
also i have a large selection of videos, ( uk pal ) someone said that the canadian video recorders have a switch on them so that they play uk pal version is this true?.
Tobyjug
also i have a large selection of videos, ( uk pal ) someone said that the canadian video recorders have a switch on them so that they play uk pal version is this true?.
Tobyjug
Mar 20th 2005, 8:31 am
#33
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Re: Grocery shopping
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
What I was surprised by was the fact that certain additives in Canada are banned in the UK. I guess we expected Canada to be more advanced than the UK when it comes to food safety.
IMO, I think it's difficult to make judgements about which country is 'more advanced' because it implies an objective standard that everyone agrees on, when really the concept of 'advanced' is culturally defined.
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
Then think of Sainsbury's kids healthy options menus - certainly not an option here yet. The local supermarket here has only just started a healthy options menu - might be a while before it is extended to the kids ranges.
Mar 21st 2005, 3:11 am
#34
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Re: Grocery shopping
Originally Posted by MikeUK
get over to Brampton... It's not nicknamed bramladesh for nothing... or try milton again a good area to get real curry...
We are able to buy a large varity of goods here.
But I "Hate shopping " to - I sent the partner out most times.
Mar 21st 2005, 12:15 pm
#35
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Re: Grocery shopping
Originally Posted by tobyjug
Hi all, we're in the prosses of emigrating to sk. was wondering if anyone can help with little question or 2. i heard they dont do mushy peas, is that for real or can you get the dried ones so that i can make my own?
also i have a large selection of videos, ( uk pal ) someone said that the canadian video recorders have a switch on them so that they play uk pal version is this true?.
Tobyjug
also i have a large selection of videos, ( uk pal ) someone said that the canadian video recorders have a switch on them so that they play uk pal version is this true?.
Tobyjug
Mar 21st 2005, 12:53 pm
#36
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Re: Grocery shopping
Originally Posted by SimonG
Don't worry you can still get the dried mushy peas to soak. Just don't ask for them from a fish and chip shop.
Mar 21st 2005, 1:53 pm
#37
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Re: Grocery shopping
Originally Posted by Jagrow
You can get mushy pea's at the fish and chip shops here in Brampton. At least three places I know. Dried Peas at any grocery store.
Mar 21st 2005, 2:40 pm
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Re: Grocery shopping
Originally Posted by SimonG
It was more quality than availability. Are they any good? The ones I've tried have definitely put me off trying again.
What I would like is the Steak and Kidney pudding. That is the first thing I request when in England( and Bacon)
