Shopping help!
Feb 20th 2011, 12:17 am
#46
Joined: Apr 2002
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Re: Shopping help!
Seems like a good opportunity to put in another shameless plug for British food on Amazon.com.
Legend killer.
Feb 20th 2011, 12:35 am
#48
The Kwisatz Haderach
Joined: Aug 2008
Location: North Wales
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Re: Shopping help!
I don't know if this will help anyone but when I went to our local Fresh n Easy hubby and I were getting very excited seeing some Brit food snuck in amongst other stuff. Such as: Heinz Tomato soup, Colman's Mustard, Devon custard, Ambrosia Rice Pudding (heaven), proper Worcestershire Sauce, HP sauce and a few other things. I found that although our Fresh n Easy is only a small one, everything is easy to find, they carry a good mix of foods and they are friendly and helpful. 
Feb 20th 2011, 12:45 am
#49
Shocked of Redmond
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Feb 20th 2011, 1:56 am
#50
Joined: Apr 2002
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Re: Shopping help!
Or it might have been in the Oregonian.. maybe even in the comments.
But the conclusion is, brick n' mortar better get with it, if a place like Powell's can go.. well, the rest of us aren't far behind.
I see Harry & David is on the brink (for real).. what am I going to send my parents for Xmas?!
Feb 21st 2011, 11:03 am
#51
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Re: Shopping help!
I *may* indulge in a little salesman's hyperbole every now and again to make my point.
Or it might have been in the Oregonian.. maybe even in the comments.
But the conclusion is, brick n' mortar better get with it, if a place like Powell's can go.. well, the rest of us aren't far behind.
I see Harry & David is on the brink (for real).. what am I going to send my parents for Xmas?!
Or it might have been in the Oregonian.. maybe even in the comments.
But the conclusion is, brick n' mortar better get with it, if a place like Powell's can go.. well, the rest of us aren't far behind.
I see Harry & David is on the brink (for real).. what am I going to send my parents for Xmas?!
I'm from the NW and we never had a problem with good produce or food choices. However, not sure how the prices are these days.
I'm sure it all depends on where you are located and what you're used to. I've spent many years in Scotland and, with the exception of some local markets, found the produce to be lacking. In England, however, there is so much more choice. Costco in the UK has been a lifesaver for me, though.
PS-I cannot believe Powell's is going under? Really?
Feb 21st 2011, 1:49 pm
#52
Spouse of Resident Alien
Joined: May 2010
Location: cloud cuckoo land
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Feb 21st 2011, 3:45 pm
#53
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 35,082
Re: Shopping help!
Am I correct in thinking you're located in Portland ? (I think I read it some where)
I'm from the NW and we never had a problem with good produce or food choices. However, not sure how the prices are these days.
I'm sure it all depends on where you are located and what you're used to. I've spent many years in Scotland and, with the exception of some local markets, found the produce to be lacking. In England, however, there is so much more choice. Costco in the UK has been a lifesaver for me, though.
PS-I cannot believe Powell's is going under? Really?
I'm from the NW and we never had a problem with good produce or food choices. However, not sure how the prices are these days.
I'm sure it all depends on where you are located and what you're used to. I've spent many years in Scotland and, with the exception of some local markets, found the produce to be lacking. In England, however, there is so much more choice. Costco in the UK has been a lifesaver for me, though.
PS-I cannot believe Powell's is going under? Really?
Feb 21st 2011, 4:18 pm
#54
Happy with my lot For now
Joined: Feb 2011
Location: Brevard County Florida
Posts: 127
Re: Shopping help!
Hi, we arrived in SE Michigan on the 4th so we're only 12 days into our new life. However I'm struggling to equate shops to what I'd know at home and supermarket shopping takes forever! Fun to look at new stuff and browse but a nightmare when you just want to run in and get something quick. Also I am finding the cost of fresh fruit and veg pretty extortionate. We don't want to eat out all the time but don't want to not eat the fresh stuff we're used to. Can anyone offer any guidlines or tips? What would a kroger or a meijers equate to for example? All information welcome.. Thankyou in advance
My last resort it to go all "good life" and grow stuff. Once the snow melts obviously lol.
My last resort it to go all "good life" and grow stuff. Once the snow melts obviously lol.
Flowers either they are a joke here!! last maybe 5 to 7 days unlike the UK were you can have them for nearly 3 week's. Grow your own flower garden as well as your cabbage patch
Feb 21st 2011, 4:42 pm
#55
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Joined: Oct 2009
Location: Ashland Oregon for the moment.
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Re: Shopping help!
Feb 21st 2011, 11:43 pm
#58
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 35,082
Re: Shopping help!
Don't you dare.... 
That was just one rubbish review! New member!! East Coast!!!!
sigh, it's all over, isn't it.
That was just one rubbish review! New member!! East Coast!!!!
sigh, it's all over, isn't it.
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:31 pm
#59
Heading for Poppyland
Joined: Jul 2007
Location: North Norfolk and northern New York State
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