Basic Food Stuff

[keith-f]

Hi Everyone,

Been to FL heaps of times, but this is the first time in a Villa, and away from the Pondarosa and Sizzlers Breakfasts, etc. (arriving next week [8D] )

We find American Bread very 'sweet' I think it is something to do with the flour they use, and not necessarily any added sugar. (I have diabetes)

Can anyone recommend a brand name available from Wall-Mart similar in taste to say Hovis White or Kingsmill.

Secondly, everyone is telling me about an English Supermarket over there... Anyone heard of it ? if so where is it ?

Best Wishes to all

[Gillian-B]

Not sure about an English supermarket, but Publix (they are everywhere) has an English section. Alternatively, there is an English shop in Old Town.

Sorry, I can't help on the bread question (I quite like the taste of American bread!).

[steph_goodrum]

Keith
Last time we were there Publix had started selling French sticks which tasted as good as at home. I don't think there is an equivalent brand of bread to ours, it's one thiing that gets asked often. The Union Jack supermarket in Old Town has a selection of English goods but we decided they were far too expensive, we'd live without them for a fortnight.

[keith-f]

Thanks Steph,

I think in the many trips in the past we've never really had to 'Shop' for foodstuffs as we've allways done motels and ate out. This trip is going to the first in a Villa, The kids have done the mickey-mouse autographs, charactor breakfasts etc. heaps of times, there happy just to stay in the pool until they turn into prunes, Its time for poor ol Hard working Grandma and Grandma to have a little bit of a relaxing, hassle free holiday. [8D]

I'm taking my lappy with me as I need to keep up with some homework at College, so I'll tune in now and then, and deliver our findings on the 'Bread Survey'

We're going to Davenport Lakes, its off the 27 about 14 miles from Haynes City, I know theres a Wall-Mart which is a bit cheaper than the one on the 192 but I'm not sure about a Publix. Anyone know ?

[esprit]

The Italian bread sold in most supermarkets tastes most like English bread. It isnt sweet. Publix now has a sizeable English section. It sells baked beans, branston pickle, squash, marmite, some cakes and biscuits such as choc digestives , English tea ( at a price), Cadburys chocolate, canned treacle pudding ( dear!!!) Ambrosia creamed rice pudding ( dear!!) Ambrosia custard ( dear!!), Homepride curry sauces etc. The English supermarket in Old Town has more choice - Jaffa cakes at about ten times the price they are in the UK, picked onions, marzipan and roll out icing, mint sauce, Bisto, Walkers crisps etc. These are really for expats such as myself missing English food. I dont think anyone just over for two weeks would want to pay the prices.

Keith, there is a brand new Publix about two minutes south of Davenport Lakes ( on 27 near Highlands Reserve).

[bellaepovera]

For sure go for the ITalian bread at the Publix and I do believe they have it a Walmart also. The other breads are made with butter as the Italian kind is made with baking powder. But I do love the way Wonder bread sticks to the roof of you mouth|

[Cowboy]

Keith,
Esprit is spot on. The UK shop in Old Town is extortionate with their prices. If you are close to Champions Gate their is a fantastic Publix there. I hate shopping but I am the first to volunteer to go to Publix.
Mike.

[chrizzy100]

quote:Originally posted by keith-f

Thanks Steph,

I think in the many trips in the past we've never really had to 'Shop' for foodstuffs as we've allways done motels and ate out. This trip is going to the first in a Villa, The kids have done the mickey-mouse autographs, charactor breakfasts etc. heaps of times, there happy just to stay in the pool until they turn into prunes, Its time for poor ol Hard working Grandma and Grandma to have a little bit of a relaxing, hassle free holiday. [8D]

I'm taking my lappy with me as I need to keep up with some homework at College, so I'll tune in now and then, and deliver our findings on the 'Bread Survey'

We're going to Davenport Lakes, its off the 27 about 14 miles from Haynes City, I know theres a Wall-Mart which is a bit cheaper than the one on the 192 but I'm not sure about a Publix. Anyone know ?

The normal bread you buy in supermarkets is not as sweet as hotel bread....the cheapest breads are not sweet....and most like English bread....

[dbrook]

Hi Keith,

Like Patti says above we also buy the Italian bread from Publix. Have used the Publix on the 192 but would imagine they all sell it. It's the best

[keith-f]

Quoted from Julie Carty :-Keith, there is a brand new Publix about two minutes south of Davenport Lakes ( on 27 near Highlands Reserve).

Thanks Julie, Are They 24hr ? Our flight comes in quite late, and I know I should'nt as been there plenty of times but I always get hoplessly lost and it takes me about three hours to pick up my bearings even with a map and compass !

I know what folk are thinking, Why don't you go in the morning ....

But I'm STILL wide awake, and as excited as a bairn with a new toy [)]

... I DON'T WANT TO GO TO BED....... [}]