Something light-hearted!
May 19th 2006, 11:22 pm
#76
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Re: Something light-hearted!
Originally Posted by hyena
English bread - oven bottom muffins especially
Branston pickle and piccallili (yeah I know, probably too many l's and c's - who cares, you know what I mean!)
Proper curry - Patak's sauces a good stopgap, but oh, how I miss the Stockport Balti on the A6 just across from The Blssoms - spent many a happy Saturday night in there.
Blackpool tomatoes that really taste of tomato
Linda McCartney stuff
Cordials - specially blackcurrant on a cold winter's day
Robertson's jam
Pitta bread at a decent price - Morrisons were great - too expensive here - yeah - and why IS bread so darned expensive over here when they grow somuch whate? And why is it like eating a lace curtain? No substance to it - I like to feel a slice of bread go "Thunk" when it hits my stomach.
Well thanks, Jaycee, for bringing up this topic - now I feel REALLY homesick! But I guess I'll cope!
Branston pickle and piccallili (yeah I know, probably too many l's and c's - who cares, you know what I mean!)
Proper curry - Patak's sauces a good stopgap, but oh, how I miss the Stockport Balti on the A6 just across from The Blssoms - spent many a happy Saturday night in there.
Blackpool tomatoes that really taste of tomato
Linda McCartney stuff
Cordials - specially blackcurrant on a cold winter's day
Robertson's jam
Pitta bread at a decent price - Morrisons were great - too expensive here - yeah - and why IS bread so darned expensive over here when they grow somuch whate? And why is it like eating a lace curtain? No substance to it - I like to feel a slice of bread go "Thunk" when it hits my stomach.
Well thanks, Jaycee, for bringing up this topic - now I feel REALLY homesick! But I guess I'll cope!
May 19th 2006, 11:23 pm
#77
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Re: Something light-hearted!
Originally Posted by ClareBC
Just as I thought I had successfully weaned myself of British Baked Beans - look what Heinz have brought out http://www.heinzmeanbeanz.com/
I miss them and I've never even tried them
Sigh.....
I miss them and I've never even tried them
Sigh.....
May 19th 2006, 11:26 pm
#78
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Re: Something light-hearted!
Originally Posted by ClareBC
I miss Holland and Barrett's Vegetarian Pork Pies - oh heaven !! Tesco's Mexican Bean Burger (the ones over here are very "worthy")
But I want to know - when do squeezie marmites containers come out!!
Clare
But I want to know - when do squeezie marmites containers come out!!
Clare
Talking of vegetarian food we are really missing Quorn in every form. We lived on it and are struggling without it. We are trying every meat substitute we can find in the supermarkets but nothing matches up to Quorn. Also missing Linda McCartney stuff and Tesco's veggie hot dogs.
May 19th 2006, 11:31 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
Originally Posted by woodmanbg
My daughter was over the moon when I discovered some root beer in Waitrose, but it was an australian root beer. Nontheless it was root beer and she said it was delicious. absolutely mortified when returned to Waitrose last week to get some more and the shelf was empty, they said that they didnt know if they would get any more they had trouble with the suppliers. anyone know a good UK source for root beer? 
May 20th 2006, 2:36 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
no, I have never seen chipotles in the UK. I get mine from Mexico in tins v.v.v. nice!
Chipotle
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May 20th 2006, 5:35 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
Originally Posted by Chipotle
no, I have never seen chipotles in the UK. I get mine from Mexico in tins v.v.v. nice!
Just looked into my stash: La Costena - Chiptole peppers in adobo sauce - product of Mexico (via care packages from BC) ... and LAST TIN! :scared:
May 20th 2006, 6:03 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
Originally Posted by shell&jim
Talking of vegetarian food we are really missing Quorn in every form. We lived on it and are struggling without it. We are trying every meat substitute we can find in the supermarkets but nothing matches up to Quorn. Also missing Linda McCartney stuff and Tesco's veggie hot dogs.
Amy's Kitchen is another brand - though I'm not sure if it's available in NS. IMO, knocks the sock of Linda McCartney stuff.
http://www.yvesveggie.com/
http://www.amyskitchen.com/
I'm not too sure about food shopping in NS but perhaps try a health food shop. They won't have Quorn but they might have some stuff you can't find in the bigger shops.
I believe the US sells Quorn... you could always go for a Quorn Cruise.
May 20th 2006, 6:26 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
we found an english butcher in regina who does back bacon, a bit smoked, but ok, we had proper bacon butties mmmmmmmmm
May 21st 2006, 3:59 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
I know the feeling...last bottle....no more chipotles...PANIC!!
Try them in soups, delish!
Chipotle :scared:
Try them in soups, delish!
Chipotle :scared:
May 21st 2006, 5:28 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
Originally Posted by shell&jim
Talking of vegetarian food we are really missing Quorn in every form. We lived on it and are struggling without it. We are trying every meat substitute we can find in the supermarkets but nothing matches up to Quorn. Also missing Linda McCartney stuff and Tesco's veggie hot dogs.
You can buy Quorn in Superstore and also Sobeys, you just aren't looking in the right place. It is usually where the imported cheeses are around the deli section....have a look next time you are in and if you don't see it ask the one behind the counter in the deli section to point it out.
Hope all is well!
May 21st 2006, 7:36 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
I've been trying to think of things we might miss, so can you get these in Canada :
- Creme Fraiche
- Sour Cream
- French Brie
- Walkers Crisps
- PG Tips Teabags
If so how easy ?
- Creme Fraiche
- Sour Cream
- French Brie
- Walkers Crisps
- PG Tips Teabags
If so how easy ?
May 21st 2006, 7:58 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
Originally Posted by Garfielduk
I've been trying to think of things we might miss, so can you get these in Canada :
- Creme Fraiche
- Sour Cream
- French Brie
- Walkers Crisps
- PG Tips Teabags
If so how easy ?
- Creme Fraiche
- Sour Cream
- French Brie
- Walkers Crisps
- PG Tips Teabags
If so how easy ?
Hi Garfield!
I know you can get sour cream in most supermarkets (but not Greek Yoghurt, which I miss - better than sour cream on your baked spuds and salad dressings) I've seen PG Tips teabags, I'm sure, in Zehrs.
Does anyone know where I can get haloumi cheese out here in rural southwestern Ontario - I'm halfway between Stratford and Goderich. Help please - I need it, and soooooon!
May 21st 2006, 7:59 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
Originally Posted by Garfielduk
I've been trying to think of things we might miss, so can you get these in Canada :
- Creme Fraiche
- Sour Cream
- French Brie
- Walkers Crisps
- PG Tips Teabags
If so how easy ?
- Creme Fraiche
- Sour Cream
- French Brie
- Walkers Crisps
- PG Tips Teabags
If so how easy ?
Sour Cream (for deffo)
French Brie.....absolutely
No Walkers....but we have their equivalent called Lays
No PG's...will Tetley's do?
Jaycee
May 21st 2006, 8:03 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
Originally Posted by Garfielduk
I've been trying to think of things we might miss, so can you get these in Canada :
- Creme Fraiche
- Sour Cream
- French Brie
- Walkers Crisps
- PG Tips Teabags
If so how easy ?
- Creme Fraiche
- Sour Cream
- French Brie
- Walkers Crisps
- PG Tips Teabags
If so how easy ?
Sour Cream - Yes cos we buy it with salsa and guacomole and cheese for Nachos
French Brie - Don't know
Walkers Crisps - Never seen them so I think no, although Lays are nice
PG Tips - Yes I have seen them here but have been using PC English breakfast teabags as they are cheaper
May 21st 2006, 8:31 pm
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Re: Something light-hearted!
Originally Posted by alberta_jaycee
No PG's...will Tetley's do?
Jaycee
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No Tetleys won't do at all, PG is a much better cuppa but others say they have seen themI assume smoked salmon aint a problem otherwise my wife will go spare :scared: