My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Jul 26th 2006, 9:04 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Originally Posted by Texas_Dave
The bacon was actually shipped from Ireland to Denmark to be packed because of USDA regulations. Considering the long route to my breakfast plate I couldn't complain about the price. The whole experiment was more of a treat than a regular shopping arrangement.
I was talking a friend back in England about my 'bacon butties' and he couldn't understand how it could be such a big deal to have real bacon instead of the 'streaky' bacon we get here. I myself had forgotten about that wonderful smell 'English' bacon makes when sizzling in the pan, the sensation of biting in to a fresh bread roll with hot bacon inside, warm butter soaked in to the bread . . .
. . .m aybe it will be a regular order after all
I was talking a friend back in England about my 'bacon butties' and he couldn't understand how it could be such a big deal to have real bacon instead of the 'streaky' bacon we get here. I myself had forgotten about that wonderful smell 'English' bacon makes when sizzling in the pan, the sensation of biting in to a fresh bread roll with hot bacon inside, warm butter soaked in to the bread . . .
. . .m aybe it will be a regular order after all
Americans don't think bacon is cooked unless it shatters under the fork.
Jul 26th 2006, 9:06 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Originally Posted by Texas_Dave
The bacon was actually shipped from Ireland to Denmark to be packed because of USDA regulations. Considering the long route to my breakfast plate I couldn't complain about the price. The whole experiment was more of a treat than a regular shopping arrangement.
I was talking a friend back in England about my 'bacon butties' and he couldn't understand how it could be such a big deal to have real bacon instead of the 'streaky' bacon we get here. I myself had forgotten about that wonderful smell 'English' bacon makes when sizzling in the pan, the sensation of biting in to a fresh bread roll with hot bacon inside, warm butter soaked in to the bread . . .
. . .m aybe it will be a regular order after all
I was talking a friend back in England about my 'bacon butties' and he couldn't understand how it could be such a big deal to have real bacon instead of the 'streaky' bacon we get here. I myself had forgotten about that wonderful smell 'English' bacon makes when sizzling in the pan, the sensation of biting in to a fresh bread roll with hot bacon inside, warm butter soaked in to the bread . . .
. . .m aybe it will be a regular order after all
As for your mate, I reckon its one of those "don't know what you've got till its gone" sort of things (but like the NHS then!) - spend a bit of time over here and he'd soon catch on! I don't actually remember eating much bacon before I left - I probably did, but didn't think too much about it. But now when we go back to see my mum she always makes sure she has a couple of pounds in the fridge, as well as good bit of black pudding!
Jul 26th 2006, 9:13 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Originally Posted by dan_alford
Bah you have me drooling at work Americans don't think bacon is cooked unless it shatters under the fork.
Americans don't think bacon is cooked unless it shatters under the fork.
Jul 26th 2006, 9:15 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Originally Posted by britvic
Well when your desperate enough do as I do, just buy a pack of there streaky and cut all the fat off, nearly a whole pack will make one Sandwich, but needs must
Jul 26th 2006, 9:19 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
omg i'd kill for a real bacon buttie...after reading this thread i'm craving one infact think i can smell it sizzling away 
Jul 26th 2006, 9:19 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Ahhhhh, how could you. You just stirred up memories of black pudding. My bacon butties taste bland in comparison. What would I give for a black pudding. Mmmm and a steak and kidney pie, or a plate of liver and onions. Damn you USDA . . .
Originally Posted by Yorkieabroad
as well as good bit of black pudding!
Jul 26th 2006, 9:25 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Originally Posted by Texas_Dave
The bacon was actually shipped from Ireland to Denmark to be packed because of USDA regulations. Considering the long route to my breakfast plate I couldn't complain about the price. The whole experiment was more of a treat than a regular shopping arrangement.
I was talking a friend back in England about my 'bacon butties' and he couldn't understand how it could be such a big deal to have real bacon instead of the 'streaky' bacon we get here. I myself had forgotten about that wonderful smell 'English' bacon makes when sizzling in the pan, the sensation of biting in to a fresh bread roll with hot bacon inside, warm butter soaked in to the bread . . .
. . .m aybe it will be a regular order after all
I was talking a friend back in England about my 'bacon butties' and he couldn't understand how it could be such a big deal to have real bacon instead of the 'streaky' bacon we get here. I myself had forgotten about that wonderful smell 'English' bacon makes when sizzling in the pan, the sensation of biting in to a fresh bread roll with hot bacon inside, warm butter soaked in to the bread . . .
. . .m aybe it will be a regular order after all
Jul 26th 2006, 9:26 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Originally Posted by Texas_Dave
Ahhhhh, how could you. You just stirred up memories of black pudding. My bacon butties taste bland in comparison. What would I give for a black pudding. Mmmm and a steak and kidney pie, or a plate of liver and onions. Damn you USDA . . .
Jul 26th 2006, 9:48 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Originally Posted by dan_alford
Not sure if you have one near you but the Picadilly cafeteria have liver and onions.
Jul 26th 2006, 11:17 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Originally Posted by Texas_Dave
I'm a little embarrassed to admit, one item in my order was 'Pickled Onion Monster Munch'.
Just plain processed junk, but so devilishly good, mmm
Just plain processed junk, but so devilishly good, mmm
Glad to see you got some! they alway stick to your teeth and gums and you enjoy them twice
sorry.........bit nasty but true!
But the question is.....did you get any skips
Prawn cocktail of course!
Jul 26th 2006, 11:20 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Originally Posted by TruBrit
omg i'd kill for a real bacon buttie...after reading this thread i'm craving one infact think i can smell it sizzling away
They are going to have to put me on commission soon
Jul 26th 2006, 11:39 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Originally Posted by dan_alford
Bah you have me drooling at work Americans don't think bacon is cooked unless it shatters under the fork.
Americans don't think bacon is cooked unless it shatters under the fork.
Jul 26th 2006, 11:54 pm
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
http://www.foodireland.com/ is an awesome site if anyones craving a full english/irish breakfast
Jul 27th 2006, 12:47 am
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Re: My experience buying UK products from UKGOODS.com
Originally Posted by Texas_Dave
Ahhhhh, how could you. You just stirred up memories of black pudding. My bacon butties taste bland in comparison. What would I give for a black pudding. Mmmm and a steak and kidney pie, or a plate of liver and onions. Damn you USDA . . .
it got me going too - enough to force me to try (again!) to reproduce English fish and chips for dinner. Miserable failure............
