Just wanted to ask if you know of any stores/suppliers that carry Weetabix here in Manila? Healthy Options has them (the US version), and it costs almost 3x more than its price in the UK. I pay around 7 quid for a 24 pack!
You could try Rustans which often imports strange food lines from the UK - strange from a Filipino point of view. Other than that, your best bet would be to order from one of the online groceries I found listed on an Expat website. The British Corner Shop can supply you with organic Weetabix at £4.99 for a 24 piece (350 gram) pack. But the British Online Supermarket sells exactly the same product for a pound cheaper and where a box of 24 ordinary Weetabix costs £3.39.
Great information and links there Mark, thanks again My wife is already preparing her list for The British Corner Shop. Top of my list is Colemans English Mustard
Don't forget the Marmite! I take it that you've checked what's available at M&S's food sections at the Abreeza and Lanang Malls, Peter. I'd also recommend a monthly visit to Gaisano's supermarket which imports job lots of foreign stuff - and where I bought two jars of Colemans not so long ago. And if you're missing good old British student comfort food, the Swiss Deli branches on JP Laurel and MacArthur have stock of Heinz Baked Beans Oh and English Back Bacon and Bangers! I hear talk of Rustans possibly opening-up in Abreeza but as that company is the country franchisee for Marks and Spencer, the range of British foodstuffs will be limited to what it already imports and sells in its existing M&S stores. However Rustans is a more upmarket supermarket than Robinsons or SM so you would, for example, be able to buy your Champers and Smoked Salmon for that special treat.
Thank you, Markham! Checked British Online and found Weetabix and the prices you mentioned. Unfortunately they are charging me a shipping fee of £48. I inquired at Rustan's if they have the Waitrose equivalent (which I also love) and they have it. Slightly more expensive at Php319 for a 24 pack box but I can live with it. ^^
for the Fils I always brought that in powder form (thats how it all was in the late 50,s just make up what i needed) lasts for ages
I could some years back allso get HP at Fooda in Guardaloupe in Cebu its always worth checking multipul supermarkets never know what you will find also local forums of expats if you cant find marmite the aussies will know where vegimight is
HP is widely available these days, even SM stocks it. As for Marmite that is as rare here as hens' teeth and no, Vegemite is not an acceptable replacement!
I do enjoy Marmite so thanks for the reminder. I've asked a friend to bring me some colemans mustard powder next time her come here. Yes I've checked out the M&S food 'corner' and again the only item purchased was Percy Pigs. Some I met I also suggested I should make regular visits to Gaisano supermarket on JP Laurel which I haven't done so far. I often go to Swiss Deli for a lunch and also a good nose around. I did notice Heinz baked beans but at P273 a tin I decided to stick with my Molinera beans from Robinsons which I like and so does my wife. They come at around P50 a tin I've noticed I don't think in British Pounds any longer and also noticed I've become quite kuripot from that process. How sad. By the way I tried the bacon at Swiss Deli and it's not bad. The sausages though didn't quite cut the mustard for me. Plenty of places for smoked salmon (including Swiss Delhi) Champers is easy to find but the average price is around P3000 for decent one. Can't find Krug anywhere though. Any ideas? Oh, BTW, today I found some genuine Seriously Mature Cheddar cheese at SM so I bought a couple of blocks. I'll be enjoying some as soon as I've stocked up with more of that lovely bread from (again) Swiss Deli. To be honest I manage very well without some of that comfort stuff from my previous life. It's only when someone reminds me of what 'goodies' I can get and where that I can't help myself. Must admit I'm looking forward to my Seriously Mature Cheddar tomorrow Thanks again for the grocery links which I've bookmarked for my Christmas hamper
HP brown sauce is always tempting but these days I've gone back to an old favourite of mine from Japan called Bulldog There are 3 different types and the one closest to HP would be the one with the orange label:-
Bacon is well worth having a go at yourself if you have time to play Picles to go with your chesse too
Molinera's baked beans are an acceptable substitute, I agree, but there are times when only the Real Thing will do! It's much cheaper across the street in S&R You'll occasionally find that - and other imported booze - in S&R but they do sell-out rather quickly. Yes, that range of Scottish Cheddar cheeses is pretty much a stable stock item at SM. Another source of western bread is to be found a few doors towards the city centre from Swiss Deli - at De Borderij (Dutch for "The Farm"). Its "Casino" white bread is truly scrumptious! And their Apple Pies are yummy as are their Steak and Kidney pies - both of these you can buy ready-frozen to heat-up at home.
There would appear to be some gaps in your understanding of the English language. Allow me to help you. The word "stable" in the quoted sentence: is used as an adjective and not a noun. If you were to ask Google to define the word "stable", it would helpfully define the adjectival form first: I hope you won't mind me drawing attention to the fact that it's a bit rich of you - of all people - to complain about bad spelling when (almost) all your posts are misspelled and grammatically incorrect!
Hilarious! Markham u is an ass innit. What is your stable diet. Do you eat staples, is that your stable diet? Or do you eat stables, is that your staple diet?
I don't think so! If I had meant "staple" I would have written "staple". Instead I wrote "stable [stock item]" - meaning "firm" or "steady", in other words, McLelland's cheeses should always be in stock.
My Seriously Mature Cheddar was wonderful this morning with a beautiful fresh bagette. True happiness Would have been even better with a couple of glasses of red wine, but the wife put her foot down on imbibing at breakfast
