where to buy usa foods in uk or internet

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03-02-2005, 23:21
gullwing

where to buy usa foods in uk or internet

is there any where too buy foods here in uk ie sweets,spices ,baking mixes etc
03-02-2005, 23:32
Nostromo

Sainsbury's, TESCO, ASDA etc have 'Speciality Foods' sections with foods from all over the world, including the USA. Worth checking if they have what you want. Since ASDA is now owned by Walmart, it might be a good bet.
04-02-2005, 00:19
amy

You can get Betty crockers and Ghiraldli cookie mixes from Costco, along with Hersey chocolate and Skippy peanut butter,plus lots more.
04-02-2005, 00:20
Magical Dreams

Try Tesco,
They seem to be expanding more now than ever.

I suppose it will depend on what you are after!!

[msntongue]
04-02-2005, 03:29
emm

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by amy
You can get Betty crockers and Ghiraldli cookie mixes from Costco, along with Hersey chocolate and Skippy peanut butter,plus lots more.
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Oreo cookies and Jelly Belly Beans spring to mind too!!
04-02-2005, 12:11
Ray&Sarah

Must find out where our nearest Costco is, my youngest son adores Oreo cookies.[msnsmile2]
04-02-2005, 15:31
pieman790

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Must find out where our nearest Costco is, my youngest son adores Oreo cookies.[msnsmile2]
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Find your nearest store here
http://www.costco.co.uk/
04-02-2005, 15:39
Cruella DeVilla

As I sit here drinking my Mountain Dew,.....I am lucky enough to have access to a shop for American servicemen. So don't want for anything as they are well looked after!
04-02-2005, 16:55
Nostromo

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
As I am lucky enough to have access to a shop for American servicemen. So don't want for anything as they are well looked after!
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My, my! Does MrCDV know that you have a weakness for American Servicemen CDV? "Looking after them well" too! [:O][:O];);)
04-02-2005, 19:40
DarrenShort

I am sure you can also get Florida Natural Orange in Asda. [msnsmile2]
04-02-2005, 20:06
Ray&Sarah

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by pieman790
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Must find out where our nearest Costco is, my youngest son adores Oreo cookies.[msnsmile2]
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Find your nearest store here
http://www.costco.co.uk/
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Thanks Neil & Cathy, looks like its Birmingham.[msnsmile2]
04-02-2005, 22:20
Cruella DeVilla

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Nostromo
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
As I am lucky enough to have access to a shop for American servicemen. So don't want for anything as they are well looked after!
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My, my! Does MrCDV know that you have a weakness for American Servicemen CDV? "Looking after them well" too! [:O][:O];);)
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:D
04-02-2005, 23:01
amy

Have been in the trafford center in manchester today, and in the selfridges food hall they have a selection of US products, very overpriced considering they sell skippy for £2.75(small jar)walk to costco and pay £2.95 for the largest size:)
04-02-2005, 23:07
jon2211

we live next to Mildenhall and Lakenheath airbases. Luckily we have American friends we have met through the children and school, so get to go shopping on base quite often...they even have a Taco Bell.
05-02-2005, 00:33
Nostromo

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by jon2211
we live next to Mildenhall and Lakenheath airbases. Luckily we have American friends we have met through the children and school, so get to go shopping on base quite often...they even have a Taco Bell.
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That's very interesting cos I did not even know that there was a Taco-Bell in the UK (Something that I have always felt should be corrected). What other shops are there and are they open to the general public or does one have to be accompanied by USAF personnel?
05-02-2005, 12:37
Cruella DeVilla

You have to be authorised to shop on the airbases and the general public cannot just walk in(Jon2211 was accompanied by an authorised person, that is generally ok). They have things lke Burger King, Popeyes, Baskin Robins etc. They normally have a very large grocery stores and the products are all the same as back in the US.
05-02-2005, 12:41
Nostromo

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
You have to be authorised to shop on the airbases and the general public cannot just walk in(Jon2211 was accompanied by an authorised person, that is generally ok). They have things lke Burger King, Popeyes, Baskin Robins etc. They normally have a very large grocery stores and the products are all the same as back in the US.
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Thanks CDV. Is this "authorisation" process long and complicated or is it enough if you are vouched for by Lt.John Doe of the USAF? (Mind you, I haven't met him yet :))
05-02-2005, 14:58
Mo Green

Nostromo there used to be a place selling USA foods in Chippenham. I have not been there for sometime so I am not sure if it is still there. I think it was called 'Taste of America' and was in the Hathaway trading estate at the top (north) end of the High Street.
05-02-2005, 16:40
Cruella DeVilla

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Nostromo
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
You have to be authorised to shop on the airbases and the general public cannot just walk in(Jon2211 was accompanied by an authorised person, that is generally ok). They have things lke Burger King, Popeyes, Baskin Robins etc. They normally have a very large grocery stores and the products are all the same as back in the US.
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Thanks CDV. Is this "authorisation" process long and complicated or is it enough if you are vouched for by Lt.John Doe of the USAF? (Mind you, I haven't met him yet :))
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No Arun, it's nigh on impossible to get in unless you are with someone who is authorised to shop there.
05-02-2005, 19:13
Nostromo

Thanks for the info CDV. And Maureen, thanks to you too for the info on that American shop in Chippenham. I go there quite often since it is only a stone's throw from Calne, where I work. I'll check it out when I am there next.:)
05-02-2005, 21:13
cherry

We have an American sweet shop where I get all my favourite treats from especially the famous Jelly Belly gourmet beans.As for American foodstuff we do not seem to have it around our area although Asda may start to import it soon as they are setting out the store just like Walmart are .There in 12 days again so am getting wound down ready to go .[msncool]
05-02-2005, 21:44
Mo Green

I tried to find a number for the shop/store Nostromo but can not find it listed (might have been 'Made in America'). If you follow the A4 bypass round Chippenham, go over river take A420 north, over (or is it under) railway then the B4069 right to Lyneham and I think the Hathaway retail park is on the corner where the old High Street comes up to meet the Lyneham road. We only found it by accident because there is a Home Base or DIY store there.
Let me know if you find it.
05-02-2005, 23:20
jon2211

That's very interesting cos I did not even know that there was a Taco-Bell in the UK (Something that I have always felt should be corrected). What other shops are there and are they open to the general public or does one have to be accompanied by USAF personnel?
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they have a Taco Bell on both Lakenheath or Mildenhall. The bases are like a mini America. Lots of the service personnel never leave the bases. Lakenheath even has a Golf course. The have a big fast food plaza on Mildenhall next to the Food store. As CDV said, there is Burger King, Baskin Robins etc etc. they have bowling alleys, cinema, restaurants, bars.

You have to accompanied by someone with an ID card. This does not have to be a US service person and their family. There are loads of civilians, both British and US who work on the bases. Since 9/11 security has become much much tighter, although it still only takes about 10 mins to complete the documentation. They built a really nice visitor complex at Mildenhall that opened in about July 2001. Unfortunately it hasn't been used since 9/11 because it is right by the accomodation area. The entrance is now right at the end of the runway and you have to driver past a couple of Humvee's with heavy MG's on top to get on base.

They also used to hold the largest air display in Europe until 2001. Since then it has been cancelled for various reasons. All the different units set up BBQ's and competed to sell the best. It was certainly an amazing weekend with about 250,000 visitors over the weekend.
05-02-2005, 23:22
Nostromo

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mo Green
I tried to find a number for the shop/store Nostromo but can not find it listed (might have been 'Made in America'). If you follow the A4 bypass round Chippenham, go over river take A420 north, over (or is it under) railway then the B4069 right to Lyneham and I think the Hathaway retail park is on the corner where the old High Street comes up to meet the Lyneham road. We only found it by accident because there is a Home Base or DIY store there.
Let me know if you find it.
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Thanks Mo. I'll look out for it and let you know if I find it.
06-02-2005, 16:31
Sputnick

Does anyone know of any UK stores that sell Root Beer.I usually stock up the fridge when I go to FL but can`t bring loads home. I used to be able to get it at a US Airbase here but no longer.
Most people I know do not like it, but I find it very refreshing.
The only way I can desribe it is it tastes like germaline smells!!!!!!but don`t be put off it is an aquired taste. Can`t wait to get some in FL in four weeks time.
06-02-2005, 19:42
Nostromo

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sputnick
Does anyone know of any UK stores that sell Root Beer.[/quote]

I found this site (free of interloping sublinks, as far as I can see) which sellls Root beer and other stuff.

http://www.americansoda.co.uk/index.asp
06-02-2005, 20:44
Sputnick

Thanks for the Root Beer link Nostromo.
06-02-2005, 21:27
florida4sun

If anyone ever finds IBC root beer, I would be a very happy chappy[msntongue][msntongue]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Nostromo
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sputnick
Does anyone know of any UK stores that sell Root Beer.[/quote]

I found this site (free of interloping sublinks, as far as I can see) which sellls Root beer and other stuff.

http://www.americansoda.co.uk/index.asp
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07-02-2005, 10:40
Nostromo

Martin, the outlet on that link is selling A&W Root Beer and Mountain Dew, but I don't think IBC Rootbeer is available in the UK, unless in those US Airbase shops.
11-02-2005, 21:28
jon2211

Not sure if it covers all the products you may need, but try www.expatessentials.co.uk
11-02-2005, 21:52
Nostromo

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by jon2211
Not sure if it covers all the products you may need, but try www.expatessentials.co.uk
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Jon, your link seems to mainly cover British foods already available here rather than the American ones that the others are after. But I could be missing the right link and so can you tell me if there is anything else apart from where it says "British Foods"?
12-02-2005, 06:29
jon2211

Prior to posting the link, when I spoke with the site owner he said that they supplied American food and drink as well. I have e-mailed him and asked where you can access the items.