tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post8708835954561231354..comments2024-01-31T10:56:24.961-06:00Comments on Brit Gal in the USA: I dream of.....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-2153990090892301172009-02-21T11:36:00.000-06:002009-02-21T11:36:00.000-06:00Just curious, have you experienced the American st...Just curious, have you experienced the American staple that is Costco yet? Or Sam's Club? Your thoughts would be welcome, if you had.Polish Punk Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937404965556424614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-58054551035185976612009-02-21T06:55:00.000-06:002009-02-21T06:55:00.000-06:00I'd love to have this done as well. I see the lit...I'd love to have this done as well. I see the little vans driving around and wonder who the heck can afford such luxury.Snippety Gibbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00271129879408530904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-13853483870548110222009-02-20T18:31:00.000-06:002009-02-20T18:31:00.000-06:00Oh I wish! My nearest grocery store is 16 miles aw...Oh I wish! My nearest grocery store is 16 miles away so it would be a great to get delivery.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05580238510653563817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-11964446840270009892009-02-20T12:16:00.000-06:002009-02-20T12:16:00.000-06:00I think Sue would be interested in a personal chef...I think Sue would be interested in a <A HREF="http://california.personalchef.com/" REL="nofollow">personal chef</A> but at prices like <A HREF="http://www.mealsbymarlene.com" REL="nofollow">this</A> I think I'll give it a miss:<BR/> <BR/><BR/><I>Standard: Includes 5 entrées (4 servings each) with side dishes. Will feed singles for one month (20 meals), couples for two weeks (10 meals) and a family of four for one week (5 meals).<BR/>$300.00 plus groceries </I>Almost Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865905831387595915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-19398242040536934282009-02-20T10:21:00.000-06:002009-02-20T10:21:00.000-06:00I think that's called a husband, Sue.(said with al...I think that's called a husband, Sue.<BR/><BR/>(said with all the knowledge of being a single man)Silverbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291532400330204120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-62472852313656233412009-02-20T10:12:00.000-06:002009-02-20T10:12:00.000-06:00Do they have a service where someone brings in the...Do they have a service where someone brings in the bags, cooks the dinner, cleans the fridge out and does the dishes? I'm up for that one :)Sue McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006807015011119262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-90665500391605113392009-02-19T22:25:00.000-06:002009-02-19T22:25:00.000-06:00My sister uses Tesco and it is about an extra five...My sister uses Tesco and it is about an extra five pounds but worth every penny! I would love it here, I despise supermarkets!Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363369285540541299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-31696532736371353022009-02-19T17:12:00.000-06:002009-02-19T17:12:00.000-06:00My question is how much does one tip the delivery ...My question is how much does one tip the delivery person?<BR/><BR/>We have Peapod here too (that's the delivery brand of Stop & Shop/Giant supermarkets.) Apparently they don't offer as large a range of items as they do in the store. <BR/><BR/>Our local supermarket is only 5 miles away, and we both like to browse. Although we go to the store with a list in mind, sometimes that changes somewhat when we get there. <BR/><BR/>BJ's warehouse store is more like 20 miles away and when we go there we obviously buy in bulk so we only need to go every few months. (Thank goodness for all our basement space!)<BR/><BR/>My brother in London uses Tesco's delivery service.Almost Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865905831387595915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-64312142397074491772009-02-19T15:50:00.000-06:002009-02-19T15:50:00.000-06:00Many of my American friends in Oxford who don't ha...Many of my American friends in Oxford who don't have cars use Tesco home deliver. They say it's the best thing since sliced bread and only costs about 5 or 6 pounds. They keep telling me to give it a go. I'm near ready to get started with it, such a great idea.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405487595346159775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-43879722099695789562009-02-19T14:53:00.000-06:002009-02-19T14:53:00.000-06:00We are about 25 miles from the nearest supermarker...We are about 25 miles from the nearest supermarker like some of you are.<BR/><BR/>Jan - are you trying to make me hate you!? ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-71085412830032533782009-02-19T14:17:00.000-06:002009-02-19T14:17:00.000-06:00I had a Tesco delivery today - I ordered last nigh...I had a Tesco delivery today - I ordered last night and the other half was home to receive it so I came home to Chicken and mushroom pie with chunkie chips and mushy peas followed by apple crumble and custard yum !<BR/>Sitting here watching Masterchef and lolling in front of the 'puter<BR/>nowJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608553087164356794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-70360141704048711102009-02-19T13:35:00.000-06:002009-02-19T13:35:00.000-06:00Having worked for ASDA for 25 yrs, I couldn't poss...Having worked for ASDA for 25 yrs, I couldn't possibly use Tesco's Home Delivery...now could I ??!!!!<BR/><BR/>Actually I've never used any home delivery service as I still like to pick my own items while I have the health and time to do so. It's a great service for disabled and older people of course but they often deliver substitute items if your first choice isn't available and they can be way off the mark.<BR/><BR/>And when you when you can't get to the shelves due to a Home Delivery staff member with a cart full of someone else's items, then I mutter a few choice words.Silverbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291532400330204120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-3959085353607243832009-02-19T13:26:00.000-06:002009-02-19T13:26:00.000-06:00Like Daryl says, Fresh Direct is a pretty good opt...Like Daryl says, Fresh Direct is a pretty good option here in New York. And - unlike the UK equivalents - they know when they're going to be out of something, and so you don't end up with replacements that are completely unsuitable. Cherry tomatoes have their place, for instance, but they're no good if you're stuffing them! So Fresh Direct avoids that. But Ocado, Tesco, Sainsburys et al definitely have better choice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-35438560326776518722009-02-19T13:06:00.000-06:002009-02-19T13:06:00.000-06:00We had it in Minneapolis when I lived there but I ...We had it in Minneapolis when I lived there but I never tried it; now that I live in a tiny cupboard in England it would make no sense for me to do this so I just pop to Sainsbury's or M&S every few days, both within 2 blocks of me. There's just no where to put more food than I can carry in two bags!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-10360015813394536202009-02-19T12:47:00.000-06:002009-02-19T12:47:00.000-06:00I LOVED this while I was in England. The only thin...I LOVED this while I was in England. The only thing is, I never knew if I was supposed to tip them or not. <BR/><BR/>At Sainsburys ,if you ordered over 100 pounds (money..not weight) ,delivery was free.<BR/><BR/>There's a store in Chicagoland where you can order groceries by mail.<BR/><BR/>http://caputos.samsbiz.com/<BR/><BR/>I have to shop there sometimes for Chicago roast beef:)Smochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604417561056157219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-31714591677630053882009-02-19T12:07:00.000-06:002009-02-19T12:07:00.000-06:00Despite my rather impressive levels of laziness, I...Despite my rather impressive levels of laziness, I don't think I'd like this. It removes any unexpected surprise in the supermarket. You often see something you forgot you even wanted or get inspiration for a special meal while wandering the aisles. However, this is a double edged sword because you end up spending more that way!LHAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762107075253162805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-9839501524517662492009-02-19T11:23:00.000-06:002009-02-19T11:23:00.000-06:00Ooops! I just noticed other people mentioned the ...Ooops! I just noticed other people mentioned the Peapods thing, too.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-12704492127979277662009-02-19T11:22:00.000-06:002009-02-19T11:22:00.000-06:00We have something exactly like this in Illinois ca...We have something exactly like this in Illinois called Peapods (supermarket home deliveries). Made sense to me for working people but I don't know for sure if it's caught on.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-76576274805682155812009-02-19T10:36:00.000-06:002009-02-19T10:36:00.000-06:00I seriously had this on my list to check into this...I seriously had this on my list to check into this week! I know we have PeaPod, but I don't know exactly to where they will deliver. And I WANT Whole Foods to do this, although from reading your comments, I gather they do not?Sassy Britcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346700962941797782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-69326583605056392112009-02-19T10:07:00.000-06:002009-02-19T10:07:00.000-06:00There was a newspaper article about 5 years ago th...There was a newspaper article about 5 years ago that discussed home deliveries on Oahu. Don't know if they are still in business.<BR/><BR/>At any rate, hubby would kill me if I signed up, because we live just 5 minutes from the supermarket. Yeah, I know, it is a hassle to shop, but...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-73325991392616098052009-02-19T09:32:00.000-06:002009-02-19T09:32:00.000-06:00Oh Tescos Home Delivery...music to my ears.Oh Tescos Home Delivery...music to my ears.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-45440079173615208022009-02-19T08:53:00.000-06:002009-02-19T08:53:00.000-06:00Wouldn't that just be heavenly! I have to drive a...Wouldn't that just be heavenly! I have to drive a good 25 min.to the nearest Wal-Mart from where I live and I would seriously pay to have someone else do all that shopping for me.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676968898443291140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-87990704744506689622009-02-19T08:51:00.000-06:002009-02-19T08:51:00.000-06:00Amanda - he was born in Shawnee, OK in 1963....but...Amanda - he was born in Shawnee, OK in 1963....but he grew up in MO.<BR/><BR/>Troy - good to know it hasn't gone up in price! How's the netbook?<BR/><BR/>Lady Fi - yes big sigh Waitrose!<BR/><BR/>Mary & Srg - never heard of Peapod<BR/><BR/>Daryl - that sounds like a good deal and how nuce of hubby<BR/><BR/>Lynn - ah but it's the delivery bit that's the key for me :-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comments everyoneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-34368852357790590312009-02-19T08:15:00.000-06:002009-02-19T08:15:00.000-06:00I would love home delivery too and probably could ...I would love home delivery too and probably could do it but the problem is I'm never home to receive it. I hate going to the grocery and seem to have to be there nearly every day. Yuck.Jill of All Tradeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075357751662738806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-48249996746059307472009-02-19T08:13:00.000-06:002009-02-19T08:13:00.000-06:00ohh that would be the best thing ever! I hate taki...ohh that would be the best thing ever! <BR/><BR/>I hate taking my two toddlers with me to the store. It isn't fun. They try my patients everytime.<BR/>It would be worth every penny to have groceries delivered!<BR/><BR/>Isn't Brad Pitt from Springfield MO?Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032281394939489933noreply@blogger.com