Serious said:

I put cinnamon on my sweet potatoes and oatmeal and all sorts of yummie healthy things.

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Luke, where are you shopping or eating? Have you been to Trader Joe's yet? It may a be a little difficult but eating cheaply and healthy in Chicago is possible.

Stymie said:

I have never lived anywhere near a Trader Joe's
I feel I am missing out...

shanti0608 said:

I put it it in my banana milkshake, apple compote (at least that one is healthy) and on Viennese apple strudel . I recently had it with iced tea. Maybe I should indeed add some other healthier food I should try with cinnamon .

shanti0608 said:

It is so awesome.

It is quite a drive for me but worth it. Their fresh guacamole is to die for.

Serious said:

I cannot eat apple sauce without cinnamon. I love spices.
Banana milk shakes can be good for you too. I do not like bananas though.

Stymie said:

I have heard so many good things about their foods.

shanti0608 said:

I am not a big fan of bananas, but I like them in milk shakes and I loved them when I was eating these tiny bananas in South Africa and Trinidad/Tobago. But in general all fruits taste completely different there .

It is impossible:

Wal-Mart (USA):


Waitrose (UK):


I gave up in the end.

roodboi said:

I used to put a slice of cheddar cheese on my Ramen.

Stymie said:

I'm on a total guacamole kick. The fire roasted one, LOVE IT

benyamin said:

you can't compare those two. we should've gone to trader joe's. it's smaller and not as bewildering.

benyamin said:

don't talk to me about shopping in this country. We went to 2 stores to find a whole chicken, the 2nd store only had two to choice from. The first store had no romaine lettuce, no green cabbage, though it was stocked nicely with pork pies.

evenstar said:

Oh, really?

shanti0608 said:

What was it, a Sainsbury's Local? a Tesco Express? They never have anything. It's all about Waitrose. KING OF SUPERMARKETS.

benyamin said:

Waitrose was the 2nd store we tried, only 2 whole chickens... I don't get it.

shanti0608 said:

val, tell me, waitrose is higher-end isn't it? ben says it's a normal supermarket and i don't believe him.

evenstar said:

It did seem to be more expensive than the Sainsbury's that we usually go into.

I was not impressed with Waitrose.. it smelled.

shanti0608 said:

i'm going to starve, aren't i.

evenstar said:

No, it is just different foods here.
I do not like pork pie

shanti0608 said:

i don't think i will either

ben is convinced i'll like the food better over there. i dunno.

evenstar said:

hope you like curry

luckily I do...
It is just different here. They use a lot of creams, gravies and roasts.
Everything is different. You might like it better, I don't but I guess I will adjust.

shanti0608 said:

i've never really had it. oh dear.

I find it very easy to eat healthy in California but I wont deny it is expensive to do so!. Henrys market has been a life saver in the fresh fruits and vegtables department. They have the lowest prices and excellent quality produce.

evenstar said:

Do they have any Indian foods there in CA? We had one in Florida that I went to. I usually had curry in my Thai food more than Indian food. I still prefer Thai food myself but it is different here compared to home as well.
Do you like spices?
Normal English food seems bland to me.
I guess that is why curry has made it so well here, it is a change.
I love spicy, hot food but you can get some curry dishes that are not hot and spicy.
You will be fine

shanti0608 said:

That is surprising.

shanti0608 said:

We must agree on this? Eating out in England is SO much better than America. Pizza Express vs. Cheesecake Factory, anyone?

benyamin said:

I have never had Pizza Express but I have eaten at the cheesecake factory

I really do not like cheesecake but there's was yummie. They have awesome drinks at the bar as well.

benyamin said:

evenstar said:

Good god. Food in Britain is probably the worst in the whole world.