Official UK Chat Thread (credit, taxes, price)

[Cruithne]

Originally Posted by kevike

I didn't know US supermarkets weren't up to UK standards. Any ideas on why this would be?

US supermarkets are up to the standards of UK ones in terms of quality. If anything the range of fresh produce in the US is better quality.
The thing we all miss is the range of goods on offer in one place.

Tesco's particularly really is a one stop shop, with very clever marketing, where you can buy literally anything you need under one roof at extraordinarily good prices and great quality. It is the ultimate convenience store. The closest comparison here I'd say would be Target, though it has less emphasis on food and more on homewares than Tesco's. I like Target but it doesnt have the range you find in Tesco's.
Sainsbury's and Asda are similar shops, though Asda is slightly more downmarket.

[sunshineleith]

On the subject of food, this is interesting: What the World Eats, Part I - Photo Essays - TIME and http://www.time.com/time/photogaller...408103,00.html

[tinalimey]

I really really miss granary bread. My consumption of Marmite has dropped dramatically since I moved to the US!

[Jezer]

Originally Posted by tinalimey

I really really miss granary bread. My consumption of Marmite has dropped dramatically since I moved to the US!

Maybe this is a dumb question, but couldn't you make it- the bread that is?

[sunshineleith]

LOVING this weather! My radicchio has shot up 3 inches in just a few days!

[Jezer]

Too hot to paint the summer house. The paint will dry out too quickly.

That's my excuse anyway.

[sunshineleith]

Originally Posted by Jezer

Too hot to paint the summer house. The paint will dry out too quickly.

That's my excuse anyway.

LOL - wouldn't an ice cold lager (or 2 or 3!) keep you cool enough?

[Jezer]

Originally Posted by sunshineleith

LOL - wouldn't an ice cold lager (or 2 or 3!) keep you cool enough?

It would, but I don't drink (I do, but it's a silly expression).

I have elderflower lined up.

[sunshineleith]

I wanted to try my hand at elderflower cordial or champagne this year but don't think I'll get to it in time this year before I go on holiday. Have you ever made either?

[tinalimey]

Originally Posted by Jezer

Maybe this is a dumb question, but couldn't you make it- the bread that is?

I could try, but I haven't attempted to make bread since school cookery classes. Attempting to bake bread would be interesting!