Comments on: Sounds strange, but tastes great

By: John

John — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:53:09 +0000

Oh the Tesco. That brings back fond memories. In St. Andrews it was a Tesco Metro…which, to my understanding, just meant that the building was more compact and always felt oppressively crowded.

The one thing that an American Tesco will inevitably lack, which was one of my favorite things, is the Liquor aisle. I loved picking up a pizza, some bread, a few dinner items, and a bottle of Scotch or whatnot. No need to make a second stop at an ABC store.

after 5+ months, however, i still hadnt figured out where anything was in the store.

I wish you better luck.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:28:31 +0000

I would highly recommend M&S macaroni- it was my favourite microwave meal when I was on call at the hospital!

By: abritdifferent

abritdifferent — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:38:46 +0000

Hello there. I’ve recently set up a new home at WP so I surfed Scotland tags and read this whole post. I was intrigued more than anything. You see, I’m opposite. I’m a Scot living in America–MT to be specific.

Even more interesting, I’m from Greenock, just up the proverbial road from Ayr.

I have to say, I have the same standpoint when it comes to Americans and casseroles. Throw anything in a glass 9×13 dish and it’s suddenly a casserole; although, I must admit, I have an affinity with tater tot casserole (the closest thing to potato croquets, I believe). That being said, if it has potato anything in it, I’m all over it.

I think I enjoyed reading it from your standpoint as well because I have two (very) young sons, and I kinda imagined them saying similar things if they ever took a jaunt back to Blighty some day. Don’t you just love Marks & Sparks? I miss it with a passion.

Anyway, I’m probably making your eyes bleed now. I’m sure I’ll be back.