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[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I know this is probably a silly question to which the answer is probably going to make me sad...... What's the Hobnob situation over there? I need my hobnobs!!!

Again, Shaw's and Stop & Shop can fulfill your needs. Alas, they both lack locations in Nebraska.

[*julez* 124]

We don't have a very good selection of British foods here in Buffalo. Wegman's carry some items, like PG Tips, Bird's Custard, HP Sauce, Heinz Beans....BUT there are so many other items I'd really enjoy having readily availabel in the grocery store. If I'd have realized that World Market was just outside of Cleveland I'd have stopped in when were there last summer....but a 2 hour drive just for that, not likey any time soon!

Edited February 19, 2008 by julezabelle

[mustang-sally 8]

Just looked at the World Market site and there is one in Richmond MN, just 62 miles from where I will be living. Just over an hours drive to stock up every month or so seems a good option.

In the meantime I will be scouring the stores in La Crosse, WI. I've already found out that Target does a Boots range of cosmetics

[gwenneh 7]

We just ordered from englishteastore.com in lieu of being able to actually stop at Jolly's (www.jollygoodgrub.com) on our way back through New York. Which means that we can at least get our sweets, though a trip to Jolly's is worth it if you're missing proper bacon, Lincolnshire sausages, Cornish pasties, good cheese, and all of the lovely meat and dairy you can't get through Customs!

Have to say, englishteastore.com is very reasonably priced.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

We just ordered from englishteastore.com in lieu of being able to actually stop at Jolly's (www.jollygoodgrub.com) on our way back through New York. Which means that we can at least get our sweets, though a trip to Jolly's is worth it if you're missing proper bacon, Lincolnshire sausages, Cornish pasties, good cheese, and all of the lovely meat and dairy you can't get through Customs!

Have to say, englishteastore.com is very reasonably priced.

Gwen, you raised my hopes and then dashed them! I saw "New York" and immediately assumed Manhattan (sorry Julez! typical myopic CT person here, thinkin' all NY is NYC) -- and then envisioned a quick jaunt to Jolly's when I'm in the City next Tuesday. But apparently Saugerties is in upstate NY and about 100 miles away from me. It was the thought of bacon that made me even consider it...

Hmmm... 100 miles isn't THAT far away...

Edited February 19, 2008 by elmcitymaven

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I think driving 100 miles is a fair exchange for a bacon sarnie.

Drown it in HP Sauce. Nom nom nom!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I think driving 100 miles is a fair exchange for a bacon sarnie.

Drown it in HP Sauce. Nom nom nom!

No HP for me -- I'm strictly a mayonnaiser. But I am ALL about the nomming.

[Krikit 1,165]

We don't have a very good selection of British foods here in Buffalo. Wegman's carry some items, like PG Tips, Bird's Custard, HP Sauce, Heinz Beans....BUT there are so many other items I'd really enjoy having readily availabel in the grocery store. If I'd have realized that World Market was just outside of Cleveland I'd have stopped in when were there last summer....but a 2 hour drive just for that, not likey any time soon!

OH! I am jealous you are in Buffalo and have a Wegman's!!!!! Buffalo's like my second home. lol

[*julez* 124]

We don't have a very good selection of British foods here in Buffalo. Wegman's carry some items, like PG Tips, Bird's Custard, HP Sauce, Heinz Beans....BUT there are so many other items I'd really enjoy having readily availabel in the grocery store. If I'd have realized that World Market was just outside of Cleveland I'd have stopped in when were there last summer....but a 2 hour drive just for that, not likey any time soon!

OH! I am jealous you are in Buffalo and have a Wegman's!!!!! Buffalo's like my second home. lol

I must admit, I do love Wegman's! I'm born and bred Buffalo, so if you're ever stopping by your second home, give us a holler! We'd love to meet up with some VJ peeps! But don't be jealous that I'm in Buffalo - its bitterly cold and windy today. Griff asked me when he could expect springlike weather and I told him May. He said, "That wasn't the answer I was hoping for." I told him its better to have low expectations and be pleasantly surprised if it happens sooner!

[Krikit 1,165]

I must admit, I do love Wegman's! I'm born and bred Buffalo, so if you're ever stopping by your second home, give us a holler! We'd love to meet up with some VJ peeps! But don't be jealous that I'm in Buffalo - its bitterly cold and windy today. Griff asked me when he could expect springlike weather and I told him May. He said, "That wasn't the answer I was hoping for." I told him its better to have low expectations and be pleasantly surprised if it happens sooner!

I will definitely holler when I'm coming through. I'm thinking I might drive up for Mother's Day or something. And I ALWAYS stop by Wegman's to stock up. I'll meet you in the food court!

[*julez* 124]

I must admit, I do love Wegman's! I'm born and bred Buffalo, so if you're ever stopping by your second home, give us a holler! We'd love to meet up with some VJ peeps! But don't be jealous that I'm in Buffalo - its bitterly cold and windy today. Griff asked me when he could expect springlike weather and I told him May. He said, "That wasn't the answer I was hoping for." I told him its better to have low expectations and be pleasantly surprised if it happens sooner!

I will definitely holler when I'm coming through. I'm thinking I might drive up for Mother's Day or something. And I ALWAYS stop by Wegman's to stock up. I'll meet you in the food court!

Then its a date!!!

So which Wegman's is your "regular"?

Just to prove how much I love Wegman's....I was there Friday, Sunday, Monday and Griff popped in today for a few more items! They get so much of our money!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

A little blurry, but here's a mere smidge of the Shaw's selection (some Irish stuff in there too):

Just noticed Lucozade in that picture (bottom right shelf, hidden a bit). Looks like I have an errand to run...

[Krikit 1,165]

I must admit, I do love Wegman's! I'm born and bred Buffalo, so if you're ever stopping by your second home, give us a holler! We'd love to meet up with some VJ peeps! But don't be jealous that I'm in Buffalo - its bitterly cold and windy today. Griff asked me when he could expect springlike weather and I told him May. He said, "That wasn't the answer I was hoping for." I told him its better to have low expectations and be pleasantly surprised if it happens sooner!

I will definitely holler when I'm coming through. I'm thinking I might drive up for Mother's Day or something. And I ALWAYS stop by Wegman's to stock up. I'll meet you in the food court!

Then its a date!!!

So which Wegman's is your "regular"?

Just to prove how much I love Wegman's....I was there Friday, Sunday, Monday and Griff popped in today for a few more items! They get so much of our money!

I would SO be with you for all those days if I lived there!

I'm partial to the one by the Boulevard Mall. (There's a good one on Peach Street in Erie, PA too.) Which one do you go to, Julez?

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A little blurry, but here's a mere smidge of the Shaw's selection (some Irish stuff in there too):

Just noticed Lucozade in that picture (bottom right shelf, hidden a bit). Looks like I have an errand to run...

Is that those Heinz treacle puddings on the right... and Birds custard to the right of it?

Oh man, I fancy some pudding and custard now.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

A little blurry, but here's a mere smidge of the Shaw's selection (some Irish stuff in there too):

Just noticed Lucozade in that picture (bottom right shelf, hidden a bit). Looks like I have an errand to run...

Is that those Heinz treacle puddings on the right... and Birds custard to the right of it?

Oh man, I fancy some pudding and custard now.

Yep! I shall take a few more snaps tonight for everyone's drooling pleasure. Any requests for product closeups?