the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Mar 3rd 2006, 8:53 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Fish here tasted a bit strong to us at first but we are getting used to it after two plus years.
I am actually having to be a bit inventive with food on our very low budget so I never think of including fish cos it was so expensive in the UK but the hubby seems to have got the hang of catching the things now so I'm going to have to think up new recipes.
He caught something and it was huge and the blokes in the know said he should have bled it on the beach cos it's a bit like tuna. Guts were all over the kitchen
I am actually having to be a bit inventive with food on our very low budget so I never think of including fish cos it was so expensive in the UK but the hubby seems to have got the hang of catching the things now so I'm going to have to think up new recipes.
He caught something and it was huge and the blokes in the know said he should have bled it on the beach cos it's a bit like tuna. Guts were all over the kitchen
Mar 3rd 2006, 8:57 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by kiwichild
Firstly Movenpick is Delish stuff. So too are those Copenhagen danish ice creams in the waffle cones that they sell in Copenhagen Cones ice cream parlours (are they still around?)
I suspect that ben and jerry's (never heard of it before) isn't imported or made under licence as it's not considered a reknowned market leader. Also with a population the size of Sydney, if they don't have it in OZ, doubt you will find it in NZ. Economies of scale in marketing/exporting perhaps?
You don't get Ben and Jerry's here in OZ either. But we do have Brit shops that do import things such as Walker Crisps.
The BIG U.S. Ice cream here is Baskins and Robbins and they retail through ice cream parlours and are a very good quality. Do you get Baskins and Robbins in NZ?
Among the best ice cream I have ever had is and Australian product, made in WA. It's top of the range and sells in supermarkets here for around $7 a litre container and is called "Conniseur". Truly brilliant stuff.
I suspect that ben and jerry's (never heard of it before) isn't imported or made under licence as it's not considered a reknowned market leader. Also with a population the size of Sydney, if they don't have it in OZ, doubt you will find it in NZ. Economies of scale in marketing/exporting perhaps?
You don't get Ben and Jerry's here in OZ either. But we do have Brit shops that do import things such as Walker Crisps.
The BIG U.S. Ice cream here is Baskins and Robbins and they retail through ice cream parlours and are a very good quality. Do you get Baskins and Robbins in NZ?
Among the best ice cream I have ever had is and Australian product, made in WA. It's top of the range and sells in supermarkets here for around $7 a litre container and is called "Conniseur". Truly brilliant stuff.
I had a copenhagen icecream in a waffle cone with fresh cream and chocolate sauce at Mount Maunganui last sunday delicious
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:09 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by Tooanfrom
Being ripped off by Sky City Orbit restaurant--expensive (OK it revolves) but $21 to park your car while you eat in their restaurant?
Never again
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Maybe next time you can find somewhere nearby thats cheaper to park!!!
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:10 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by ex geordie
I had a copenhagen icecream in a waffle cone with fresh cream and chocolate sauce at Mount Maunganui last sunday delicious
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:16 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by sky
Fish here tasted a bit strong to us at first but we are getting used to it after two plus years.
I am actually having to be a bit inventive with food on our very low budget so I never think of including fish cos it was so expensive in the UK but the hubby seems to have got the hang of catching the things now so I'm going to have to think up new recipes.
He caught something and it was huge and the blokes in the know said he should have bled it on the beach cos it's a bit like tuna. Guts were all over the kitchen
I am actually having to be a bit inventive with food on our very low budget so I never think of including fish cos it was so expensive in the UK but the hubby seems to have got the hang of catching the things now so I'm going to have to think up new recipes.
He caught something and it was huge and the blokes in the know said he should have bled it on the beach cos it's a bit like tuna. Guts were all over the kitchen
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:20 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by Tooanfrom
Being ripped off by Sky City Orbit restaurant--expensive (OK it revolves) but $21 to park your car while you eat in their restaurant?
Never again
Never again
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:20 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by ex geordie
I had a copenhagen icecream in a waffle cone with fresh cream and chocolate sauce at Mount Maunganui last sunday delicious
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:22 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by sky
Fish here tasted a bit strong to us at first but we are getting used to it after two plus years.
I am actually having to be a bit inventive with food on our very low budget so I never think of including fish cos it was so expensive in the UK but the hubby seems to have got the hang of catching the things now so I'm going to have to think up new recipes.
He caught something and it was huge and the blokes in the know said he should have bled it on the beach cos it's a bit like tuna. Guts were all over the kitchen
I am actually having to be a bit inventive with food on our very low budget so I never think of including fish cos it was so expensive in the UK but the hubby seems to have got the hang of catching the things now so I'm going to have to think up new recipes.
He caught something and it was huge and the blokes in the know said he should have bled it on the beach cos it's a bit like tuna. Guts were all over the kitchen
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:24 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by Tooanfrom
Being ripped off by Sky City Orbit restaurant--expensive (OK it revolves) but $21 to park your car while you eat in their restaurant?
Never again
Never again
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:25 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by kiwichild
Sending karma for your "Guts"
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:25 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by kiwichild
I suspect that ben and jerry's (never heard of it before) isn't imported or made under licence as it's not considered a reknowned market leader.
It's now owned by Unilever and has global sales of US$ 300 million. It is considered to be the market leader in North America and is a close second to Haagen Dazs in Northern Europe.
FYI, Phish food is called that because it contains marshmallows shaped like Fish.
Once you have tasted Ben and Jerrys you will NEVER consider any other ice cream to be as good.
Cheers
Buzzy
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:27 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by sky
Thank You
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:30 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
Just because you haven't heard of it doesn't mean it's not a market leader.
It's now owned by Unilever and has global sales of US$ 300 million. It is considered to be the market leader in North America and is a close second to Haagen Dazs in Northern Europe.
FYI, Phish food is called that because it contains marshmallows shaped like Fish.
Once you have tasted Ben and Jerrys you will NEVER consider any other ice cream to be as good.
Cheers
Buzzy
It's now owned by Unilever and has global sales of US$ 300 million. It is considered to be the market leader in North America and is a close second to Haagen Dazs in Northern Europe.
FYI, Phish food is called that because it contains marshmallows shaped like Fish.
Once you have tasted Ben and Jerrys you will NEVER consider any other ice cream to be as good.
Cheers
Buzzy
Sending you some karma for your contribution to this thread as you ahve enlightened us all
Mar 3rd 2006, 10:53 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
Just because you haven't heard of it doesn't mean it's not a market leader.
It's now owned by Unilever and has global sales of US$ 300 million. It is considered to be the market leader in North America and is a close second to Haagen Dazs in Northern Europe.
FYI, Phish food is called that because it contains marshmallows shaped like Fish.
Once you have tasted Ben and Jerrys you will NEVER consider any other ice cream to be as good.
Cheers
Buzzy
It's now owned by Unilever and has global sales of US$ 300 million. It is considered to be the market leader in North America and is a close second to Haagen Dazs in Northern Europe.
FYI, Phish food is called that because it contains marshmallows shaped like Fish.
Once you have tasted Ben and Jerrys you will NEVER consider any other ice cream to be as good.
Cheers
Buzzy
So sorry to contradict you buzzy but the fish shapes in phish food are made from chocolate. Take it from an addict!!! But take heart it also has marshmallow pieces in it too. It has caramel running through it too mmmm Am just off to the freezer..........
Mar 3rd 2006, 10:57 am
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Re: the main reason people leave new zealand is a lack of.......
Originally Posted by mike&chrissy
So sorry to contradict you buzzy but the fish shapes in phish food are made from chocolate. Take it from an addict!!! But take heart it also has marshmallow pieces in it too. It has caramel running through it too mmmm Am just off to the freezer..........
Cheers
Buzzy