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We’re in the UK at the moment and after going to Asda and Morrisons it’s just showed me how crap Dubai supermarkets are.
It’s not just because of the booze and pork but the availability of other stuff is mind blowing.
I know there’s obviously no language barrier (even though we’re staying in Immingam lol) but to be able to ask for something and to be told exactly where it is is amazing.
This all sounds OTT but this is the first time we’ve been here since 2013 so we’re used to buying something from Park n Shop then going the week after to find it’s not there anymore or asking if they’ve got such and such to be met with a blank face which is a major pain in the arse.
Anyway, we’ve bought some beef Space Raiders, Roysters T Bone crisps and two jars of potted dog to bring back. Just need to find Scampi Fries and Cheese Moments.

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You shop like a ten year old with a five pound note.

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I didn’t look for the pick n mix. I bought two scratch cards though.

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I'd rather walk around every aisle four times before asking for help in a supermarket, regardless of the country...

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Was making some soup and had a hard time in Lulu asking where the Barley was. I suspect they thought I was meaning the island.

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It's what internet access on a phone is for. You show pictures.

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Spinneys / "Waitrose" aren't bad. They're not as comprehensive as UK supermarkets but you do get most of what you need. You just need to pay well over the odds.

Never been impressed by Park and Shop.

What I missed the most from the UK were tasty produce and good quality chicken.

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you are so right...I usually shop in Spinneys and the number of times an item is there one week and then not available the following week, is frustrating to say the least....and then you have to wait a good couple of weeks (if not more) until the item is back in stock.

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Park n Shop is actually OK for the fresh cut up produce

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Agree on that...also their pork section is epic.

It's the hardest one to come out having not spent a fortune though...

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There is a Zoom at the bottom of my office building. I go in and buy the same crisps every morning. They ran out. Started buying a different brand. They ran out. Moved onto brand 3. They ran out..... went postal!

Why are crisps in this country so ******* SHITE?

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i only ever buy Walkers...i don't like Lays at all

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what's the difference? Same company / manufacturing process I think?

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the flavour is just totally different, not to mention Lays are way more oily

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About 5-6dhs.

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Chips Oman

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Never understood the local hype for Chips Oman. Tastes like chemicals. Lays Chilli flavour are much better than Chips Oman, especially in sandwiches.

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Tyrrells?

Plenty of posh crisps from Devon being sold in the GCC these days.

I don't eat crisps often as I find them greasy but Tyrrells is decent.

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Try these, they're the future.

http://media.nj.com/cooking/photo/sn...93a636955c.jpg

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You friggin hippy, they should be up there with Falalfel (whatever the shite that is), Lentils, Coriander and any other devil food I can`t think of at the moment!!

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Had falafel last night, lentils with carrots and chopped coriander for lunch today. Quite tasty.

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Sounds like hell on earth! :rofl:

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Honestly, they're very good.

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Hmm. No, hell on earth is a triple bypass open heart surgery because of a lifetime of unhealthy eating :sneaky:

Anyway, before Scamp scolds me, let me also add that I want everyone to eat the way that makes them happy. Everyone at peace now?

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Supermarkets here are pony - long gone are the days of going to a decent butcher or getting decent healthy-ish ready meals from Waitrose (their easy cook range was fantastic)

There's also a lack of any good 'food to go' ranges. Boots meal deal was a winner for me.

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Long gone are the days when people would actually cook a meal, modern lifestyles etc are just an excuse not to as it does not take that long to cook up something tasty, healthy and nutritious...ready meals arrrgghhh (unless they are from Marks!)

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I like the fact there aren't really any ready meals here...although they're creeping in.

This week we've cooked a chilli, lasagna, chicken and leek pie, a roast (eurgh) and something else but I can't remember.

It's not hard, even if you're as lazy as me. :thumbup:

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I must say the chilli, lasagne, chicken and leek pie sounds fantastic.

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I think it's a bit complex. Have no idea what wine to have with it.

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these are the dog's b0ll0cks in my books

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I was thinking a tequila, Rioja and IPA cocktail...

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It's glorious. Try it.

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What's the worst thing you ever cooked, Scamp?

I once had the idea of adding cinnamon to steamed spinach. Let's just say that was not so brilliant.

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The chilli, lasagne, chicken and leek pie.

Or perhaps the sausage pasta bake a few weeks ago. It was dreadful. We just needed something easy which would be fine again for lunch the next day. It was atrocious. Totally made up recipe, just really bland, boring and badly thrown together by me.

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Well, we got back early Friday morning (taxi queue was horrendous BTW).

Food wise, we managed to pack Scampi Fries, Bacon Fries and a box of liqueur chocolates (£2.75 from Aldi).

We were going to bring beef Space Raiders and Royster's T-Bone Steak crisps back but they didn't last the week.
Morrisons had proper dripping but I bought brawn instead. I forgot how bloody nice that was.

Went to P&S yesterday, so disappointed :(