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I have been to Iceland. I don't buy their frozen foods but mine is right by the station and it sells bread and veg and other supermarket stuff.
They have cheese n milk n butter too ... They have tons of meat but I don't eat it. |
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By *oxesMan 37 weeks ago
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"The new slogan replacing the old, That's Why Mums Go to Iceland slogan.
It's the frozen supermarket and not the country. Tom has never actually been in one of these shops. Are they any good? "
The warehouse is good it's like costco or makro on the cheap and available to everyone. |
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"I don't buy any frozen stuff i don't have a freezer, i buy fresh which of course can lead to waste but so be it  "
Frozen food is almost always fresher than “fresh”. Nutrients fade away the longer food has been harvested but freezing stops that loss. Frozen food tends to be frozen within a couple of hours of being picked which means it has only lost a couple of hours of nutrients. “Fresh” food would have been picked days ago - that’s a lot of time for nutrients to go walkies. |
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"I don't buy any frozen stuff i don't have a freezer, i buy fresh which of course can lead to waste but so be it
Frozen food is almost always fresher than “fresh”. Nutrients fade away the longer food has been harvested but freezing stops that loss. Frozen food tends to be frozen within a couple of hours of being picked which means it has only lost a couple of hours of nutrients. “Fresh” food would have been picked days ago - that’s a lot of time for nutrients to go walkies."
Frozen veg has a “taste”‘though. I don’t like it at all. Definitely has a weird taste |
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By *TG3Man 37 weeks ago
Dorchester |
"I don't buy any frozen stuff i don't have a freezer, i buy fresh which of course can lead to waste but so be it
Frozen food is almost always fresher than “fresh”. Nutrients fade away the longer food has been harvested but freezing stops that loss. Frozen food tends to be frozen within a couple of hours of being picked which means it has only lost a couple of hours of nutrients. “Fresh” food would have been picked days ago - that’s a lot of time for nutrients to go walkies."
ahhhh ok I'm off out to buy a freezer |
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"I don't buy any frozen stuff i don't have a freezer, i buy fresh which of course can lead to waste but so be it
Frozen food is almost always fresher than “fresh”. Nutrients fade away the longer food has been harvested but freezing stops that loss. Frozen food tends to be frozen within a couple of hours of being picked which means it has only lost a couple of hours of nutrients. “Fresh” food would have been picked days ago - that’s a lot of time for nutrients to go walkies.
Frozen veg has a “taste”‘though. I don’t like it at all. Definitely has a weird taste "
True. Frozen cabbage is like slopsville. I only buy frozen peas and edamame beans. Frozen carrots are slimy and none of them taste like the real thing. Oh .. I WILL buy sweetcorn and chopped onions too |
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"I don't buy any frozen stuff i don't have a freezer, i buy fresh which of course can lead to waste but so be it
Frozen food is almost always fresher than “fresh”. Nutrients fade away the longer food has been harvested but freezing stops that loss. Frozen food tends to be frozen within a couple of hours of being picked which means it has only lost a couple of hours of nutrients. “Fresh” food would have been picked days ago - that’s a lot of time for nutrients to go walkies.ahhhh ok I'm off out to buy a freezer "
No. Stick to fresh..... That can be your next nickname. FreshFred |
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By *TG3Man 37 weeks ago
Dorchester |
"I don't buy any frozen stuff i don't have a freezer, i buy fresh which of course can lead to waste but so be it
Frozen food is almost always fresher than “fresh”. Nutrients fade away the longer food has been harvested but freezing stops that loss. Frozen food tends to be frozen within a couple of hours of being picked which means it has only lost a couple of hours of nutrients. “Fresh” food would have been picked days ago - that’s a lot of time for nutrients to go walkies.ahhhh ok I'm off out to buy a freezer
No. Stick to fresh..... That can be your next nickname. FreshFred"
ok granny you give great advice |
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"I don't buy any frozen stuff i don't have a freezer, i buy fresh which of course can lead to waste but so be it
Frozen food is almost always fresher than “fresh”. Nutrients fade away the longer food has been harvested but freezing stops that loss. Frozen food tends to be frozen within a couple of hours of being picked which means it has only lost a couple of hours of nutrients. “Fresh” food would have been picked days ago - that’s a lot of time for nutrients to go walkies.
Frozen veg has a “taste”‘though. I don’t like it at all. Definitely has a weird taste "
You have to defrost it and heat it through before you eat it. It improves the taste |
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I was made redundant a while back and on benefits so I used Iceland as my main food shop. It is humbling to see people count pennies and buy that £1 pizza because that is all they can afford.
Now, I'm in a much better place financially but I still shop there. They do have some great products if you leave your snobbery at the door and take a proper look.
My current favourites are their Stuff Crust Pizza. Chicken and Bacon with cheese crust, and their "Absolute Banger" with hotdog crust. Two for £5. Ten minutes in the Air Fryer and they are really tasty. |
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"I don't buy any frozen stuff i don't have a freezer, i buy fresh which of course can lead to waste but so be it
Frozen food is almost always fresher than “fresh”. Nutrients fade away the longer food has been harvested but freezing stops that loss. Frozen food tends to be frozen within a couple of hours of being picked which means it has only lost a couple of hours of nutrients. “Fresh” food would have been picked days ago - that’s a lot of time for nutrients to go walkies.
Frozen veg has a “taste”‘though. I don’t like it at all. Definitely has a weird taste
You have to defrost it and heat it through before you eat it. It improves the taste"
That’s where I have been going wrong  |
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"I was made redundant a while back and on benefits so I used Iceland as my main food shop. It is humbling to see people count pennies and buy that £1 pizza because that is all they can afford.
Now, I'm in a much better place financially but I still shop there. They do have some great products if you leave your snobbery at the door and take a proper look.
My current favourites are their Stuff Crust Pizza. Chicken and Bacon with cheese crust, and their "Absolute Banger" with hotdog crust. Two for £5. Ten minutes in the Air Fryer and they are really tasty."
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"Apparently they sell Findus Crispy Pancakes.
Can someone check when they are next in there please
What nonsense is this. Are they like the originals.. ?"
I'm hoping so. Childhood memories and all that |
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"Apparently they sell Findus Crispy Pancakes.
Can someone check when they are next in there please
What nonsense is this. Are they like the originals.. ?
I'm hoping so. Childhood memories and all that "
Minced beef and was there a ham and bacon? |
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"Apparently they sell Findus Crispy Pancakes.
Can someone check when they are next in there please
What nonsense is this. Are they like the originals.. ?
I'm hoping so. Childhood memories and all that
Minced beef and was there a ham and bacon?"
Minced beef was always my fav. I think there was a chicken and ham too |
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By (user no longer on site) 37 weeks ago
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"The new slogan replacing the old, That's Why Mums Go to Iceland slogan.
It's the frozen supermarket and not the country. Tom has never actually been in one of these shops. Are they any good? "
Aldi is ok actually, also.
I remember thinking the fish was not bad. (I haven't eaten meat though for over 10 years though so this is a while ago.)
It might not be the establishment of "Tom's choice" though..
Have the butler on alert and send him down. |
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I buy frozen peas, sweetcorn and berries, as its saves waste and is a lot cheaper and some times fish.
Fresh meat in Iceland is OK, ideal if you are on a budget.
Im not a fan of frozen processed foods. |
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they dont deliver here and parking by the nearest is a nightmare - and I always buy too much and the bag too heavy!!
its very popular and have great bargains. I buy frozen veg as fresh never gets eaten before its gone off and I hate the waste. |
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"“Frosty Jack”
It’s a good drive to my local Iceland. But this seems to be a big seller. Always one or two people holding a few of the big bottles in their arms. Never tried it myself.
Strong Cider ?
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Now this will surprise a lot of ya...
My local Food Warehouse (mega out of town Iceland) sells frozen Dim Sum.
So you may know they are Hong Kong dumplings which you can steam from frozen. Such delicacies like Hargaw and Sieu Mai - little dumplings of prawns and pork.
They also have Char Sieu Bau (soft buns with pork meat inside, ooo'er missus!) and Lor Mai-Kai - sticky rice with meat wrapped in Lotus Leaf.
As a Dim Sum lover, I can vouch the quality is not bad.
They are not cheap but much cheaper than going into Chinatown on a Sunday for traditional Dim Sum. |
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"I don't buy any frozen stuff i don't have a freezer, i buy fresh which of course can lead to waste but so be it
Frozen food is almost always fresher than “fresh”. Nutrients fade away the longer food has been harvested but freezing stops that loss. Frozen food tends to be frozen within a couple of hours of being picked which means it has only lost a couple of hours of nutrients. “Fresh” food would have been picked days ago - that’s a lot of time for nutrients to go walkies."
Yes, this is why I eat frozen fish, some of the stuff on the “fresh fish” counter in supermarkets can be 2 weeks old |
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Main reason why I don't like shopping there is not its association with chav culture but because you can't cross between aisles half way along. A right pain if you only want a few items from around the store.
Any swinging Iceland decision makers please take note. |
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"This Iceland intriques Tom
Even better Tom once your 60 you can get 10% off on a Tuesday great for household stuff kitchen laundry and bathroom . 
You joke ?"
Do you have to have some poxy app which means having to piss about with a smart phone at the checkout?
Can I just walk in there already looking 20 years more than 60? |
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By *oxesMan 37 weeks ago
Southend, Essex |
"This Iceland intriques Tom
Even better Tom once your 60 you can get 10% off on a Tuesday great for household stuff kitchen laundry and bathroom .
You joke ?
Do you have to have some poxy app which means having to piss about with a smart phone at the checkout?
Can I just walk in there already looking 20 years more than 60?"
It's like Ikea you need to have a guided tour. Unkess is Ikea in Edmonton last year which has an illegal trade inside it. |
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By *a LunaWoman 37 weeks ago
South Wales |
I love an Iceland. I buy the kids packed lunch stuff from there and it’s brilliant for ice creams and lollies in the Summer.
Not a hive of nutritious fresh food as you’d expect by the name, but it’s not a shit show of a shop either. |
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By *oxesMan 37 weeks ago
Southend, Essex |
"This Iceland intriques Tom
Even better Tom once your 60 you can get 10% off on a Tuesday great for household stuff kitchen laundry and bathroom .
You joke ?
Do you have to have some poxy app which means having to piss about with a smart phone at the checkout?
Can I just walk in there already looking 20 years more than 60?
It's like Ikea you need to have a guided tour. Unkess is Ikea in Edmonton last year which has an illegal trade inside it. "
Rave |
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"The new slogan replacing the old, That's Why Mums Go to Iceland slogan.
It's the frozen supermarket and not the country. Tom has never actually been in one of these shops. Are they any good? "
I’m sure mums go to Iceland for some 7ft tall, six packed, Viking co.k Tom  |
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"This Iceland intriques Tom
Even better Tom once your 60 you can get 10% off on a Tuesday great for household stuff kitchen laundry and bathroom .
You joke ?
Do you have to have some poxy app which means having to piss about with a smart phone at the checkout?
Can I just walk in there already looking 20 years more than 60?"
Go in join Iceland club membership get card show on Tuesdays with ID showing age . 10% off excludes alcohol I think ( though maybe it’s legal to discount in England) . |
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"This Iceland intriques Tom
Even better Tom once your 60 you can get 10% off on a Tuesday great for household stuff kitchen laundry and bathroom .
You joke ?
Do you have to have some poxy app which means having to piss about with a smart phone at the checkout?
Can I just walk in there already looking 20 years more than 60?
Go in join Iceland club membership get card show on Tuesdays with ID showing age . 10% off excludes alcohol I think ( though maybe it’s legal to discount in England) . "
Thank you. I prefer card to phone apps. However, I can see why people who have lots of loyalties would not want a bulging wallet full of cards.
Overall I prefer shops which keep prices down with no special treatment. Works fine that way in Aldi. |
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By (user no longer on site) 37 weeks ago
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Having visited both I prefer the shop to the country. Put your hand down and grab in the blue lagoon and you'll get a fist full of pubes for your trouble, do the same in a freezer chest at the shop and you'll get a family meal for 2 quid, old Edna on till 3 keeps her garden well groomed and stragler free. |
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I remember the Sunday £5 deal which was your frozen potatoes, veg, a meat of some description and a dessert.
Any company which makes it easier to make sure a struggling family can have a good meal is a winner in my books.
And the big bollocks to go "nah, let's fuck off the Christmas Ad this year and instead make baby milk formula actually slightly more affordable" frankly is admirable.
Thight they would have gone with "Familes go to Iceland" as very gender neutral and inclusive of all dynamics, I can't imagine anyone but the most over saturated dyed in the wool nutters taking exception to their chosen dynamic referred to as a family. |
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By *hilloutMan 37 weeks ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
There's one right next to my workplace. It's not bad. Certainly cheaper than Co Op, Waitrose, Morisson's etc. Meat is good and cheaper than the others. It's great for people who don't cook given the amount of frozen meals in there. Fruit is OK. Veggie selection isn't great, with better quality to be found elsewhere. |
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Reports that the chief executive collapsed two miles from the end of the London Marathon which would have been about 24 miles in. He says paramedics saved his life. This is not related to the thread but an interesting fact thrown in to keep peoples in the know.
It's all over the news |
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"Reports that the chief executive collapsed two miles from the end of the London Marathon which would have been about 24 miles in. He says paramedics saved his life. This is not related to the thread but an interesting fact thrown in to keep peoples in the know.
It's all over the news"
Reports are that he is recovering well, he’s just at home chilling out. |
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"Reports that the chief executive collapsed two miles from the end of the London Marathon which would have been about 24 miles in. He says paramedics saved his life. This is not related to the thread but an interesting fact thrown in to keep peoples in the know.
It's all over the news
Reports are that he is recovering well, he’s just at home chilling out. "
Tom sees what you did there |
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