tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post3303603667696093583..comments2023-09-14T13:54:56.939+01:00Comments on Challenging Myself: Other Boxes are AvailableSue http://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-21149010599066817802020-06-28T11:35:05.090+01:002020-06-28T11:35:05.090+01:00Dented tins are my bug-bear. If you can get to th...Dented tins are my bug-bear. If you can get to the shops it is so much nicer to be able to pick things out for yourself isn't it :-)<br /><br />Nice to hear that the Iceland delivery service is still as good as it used to be, especially since they must have been so much busier than usual recently. I guess they have a quick turn around of fruit and veg these days, so everything will be lovely and fresh.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-19198492741394379742020-06-27T18:42:29.535+01:002020-06-27T18:42:29.535+01:00I'd find the dented tins very annoying. I'...I'd find the dented tins very annoying. I've had a few delivered from Tesco but have saved them up for when I go back to the shops. I shall return them and ask for a refund or replacements. <br />I have looked at the various boxes available (even M&S are now doing a selection) but they just don't suit me...I'm too fussy an eater. I don't like rice or pasta and most seem to contain them. I had a smaller 'in-between' delivery from Iceland today and was very pleased with the service. Its the first time I've used them, but it's ideal for a small deliver as their price limit is lower and they don't charge for delivery. The quality of the fruit and beg seems excellent.Eloisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065981592063612493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-71071527860432056312020-06-27T10:26:23.813+01:002020-06-27T10:26:23.813+01:00I think Alan would feel the same, he's a big m...I think Alan would feel the same, he's a big meat eater. Just a tin of Chilli con Carne and a lots of tinned fish wouldn't be enough for him for a week.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-58727210423191548782020-06-27T10:24:35.727+01:002020-06-27T10:24:35.727+01:00It's not bad, but I'm an original Nescafe ...It's not bad, but I'm an original Nescafe girl through and through :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-25605802001698500602020-06-27T02:58:02.130+01:002020-06-27T02:58:02.130+01:00The boxes are an excellent idea, but as hubby is a...The boxes are an excellent idea, but as hubby is a real carnivore, there is not enough meat for him. <br /><br />Dented tins! I wonder if they give a discount on the total price for that. I know dented tins here are most times discounted.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-40974733359981925122020-06-26T16:29:51.499+01:002020-06-26T16:29:51.499+01:00That's a good price for store cupboard items b...That's a good price for store cupboard items but dented tins...tut tut... Remember my M & S dented tins? It put me off buying from them again. I have been happier with the Morrisons food boxes. re the Aldi coffee: I think I've bought it in the past and it was quite good. Have you tried it yet?Pensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-71518404964903040332020-06-26T14:32:42.440+01:002020-06-26T14:32:42.440+01:00Haha, four boxes would be a LOT of food for one pe...Haha, four boxes would be a LOT of food for one person, but if you could meal prep and freeze it, it would most likely set you up for a month š<br /><br />As we should only consume an average of around 46g of protein a day, my meals were more than adequate ... and yes I love my carbs š¤£Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-5073719949571578952020-06-26T14:26:56.766+01:002020-06-26T14:26:56.766+01:00That's a shame isn't it, I wonder if they&...That's a shame isn't it, I wonder if they've even thought of doing them?Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-86326687040611663142020-06-26T13:46:41.021+01:002020-06-26T13:46:41.021+01:00Haven't seen any food boxes on offer from US s...Haven't seen any food boxes on offer from US supermarkets around me. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587652444835060129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-81540434461289345982020-06-26T12:58:31.844+01:002020-06-26T12:58:31.844+01:00I think these boxes are a great idea. The only on...I think these boxes are a great idea. The only ones I've seen here are the Fruit & Veg ones from companies that do that sort of thing and they look good but are a bit pricy (but if I was stuck at home again I would spend the money).<br />I hate dented cans. The one delivery order that I did place came with one dented can - and it was one that was already past its Best Buy date - so I emailed and they credited me back. I might use them again just to stay on their books but its not my favourite way to shop. If I had the boxed options like you do in the UK I might be more tempted.<br />You do a great job of sorting out meals Sue but they are a bit too high carb for me. Don't get me wrong - I love pasta - but I need more protein even if it was just eggs and cheese. From what I've seen on he UK websites - if I were to go back into lockdown I'd order from Morrisons:<br />.1 meat box<br />.1 fish box<br />.1 General - I think they called it "best of British"<br />.1 Fruit & veg and then maybe another one for about 3 weeks later and that would get me through a couple of months<br /><br />PS - I'm very glad that I have a well stocked pantry!Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-22467395575390012352020-06-26T12:31:23.104+01:002020-06-26T12:31:23.104+01:00I'm not that keen on sweetcorn and never usual...I'm not that keen on sweetcorn and never usually buy it for me, although Alan likes it. So fritters are a good idea, I could maybe eat it that way as well as disguised in other dishes ... and making peanut butter is a brilliant idea :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-50644608618622619532020-06-26T12:28:47.573+01:002020-06-26T12:28:47.573+01:00I love that Marks and Spencer have listened to all...I love that Marks and Spencer have listened to all the feedback from their 'essential box' buyers, bloggers and YouTubers and slightly modified the contents of their boxes to make them much more useful to people. Gone is the excess of 'treaty' style items and instead there is now sugar, tinned fruit etc.<br /><br />I think it's good that supermarkets have responded to the need this way, and maybe it would be good if boxes continued to be available.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-82879107800379515322020-06-26T12:27:20.016+01:002020-06-26T12:27:20.016+01:00This box wouldn't suit me at all, like you the...This box wouldn't suit me at all, like you there are so many things in there that I can't eat, in fact over half for me. I think I would manage better if I could have a box of fresh fruit and veg. What the boxes remind me of is Christmas hampers which we now no longer have as there is so much in there I can't eat or the others don't eat. I like that this box contains the toilet roll and handwash as these were like gold dust initially. I would also make sweetcorn fritters using gram flour, garlic powder, corriander and cumin, lovely. With the addition of potatoes we could also make fish cakes. I would also make peanut butter with the peanuts. Helen S.nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870316180757743402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-88071030004669717472020-06-26T12:25:52.361+01:002020-06-26T12:25:52.361+01:00I thought that too :-(
Oh I would happily eat pas...I thought that too :-(<br /><br />Oh I would happily eat pasta most nights and often do when I'm on my own, with lots of veggies and a nice sauce it's a well balanced meal. <br /><br />But I'm not actually eating the meals I have listed above, this was more a case of what I WOULD do if I had to live out of this box. Some of this food has gone in the cupboard, Alan has already eaten half of the biscuits (he's not spotted the chocolate in the fridge yet), and the rest is going to the Foodbank.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-89679028993535479472020-06-26T11:50:31.409+01:002020-06-26T11:50:31.409+01:00I read somewhere, think it was a Morrisons bulleti...I read somewhere, think it was a Morrisons bulletin, that in general boxes have been so successful that they will be continuing them. I (sort of) can se the attraction but like you I would end up with so many thinks Iād not eat that they will not work for me.Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-41795082375990020352020-06-26T11:46:51.863+01:002020-06-26T11:46:51.863+01:00Bloomin cheek packing dented tins, that would put ...Bloomin cheek packing dented tins, that would put me right off. I wonder if you might be getting a bit fed up of pasta main meals. So how about sweetcorn fritters with a nice pinch of herbs or paprika? Although you would have to dip into store cupboard items too.Shrimpton and Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936163290981358252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-62370093374734971752020-06-26T10:33:22.782+01:002020-06-26T10:33:22.782+01:00Yes, that is a good way to do it. Some fresh food...Yes, that is a good way to do it. Some fresh foods are always good to have :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4255134196392270372.post-79576190059907775252020-06-26T09:14:04.517+01:002020-06-26T09:14:04.517+01:00I think if I had to live on those boxes, I would o...I think if I had to live on those boxes, I would order two different boxes, one with fresh food and another with tinned food. Combined those would make possible to eat proper meals much longer than using a single box at time? Like three weeks out of two one week boxes...Ulvmorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475774550471643902noreply@blogger.com