Comments on: The British Invasion http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/ foodblogging los angeles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:24:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Pauline http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-425559 Pauline Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:59:33 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-425559 Hi Andrea, I took the photo myself, and you are more than welcome to use it. The actual file isn't at a much higher resolution. What size are you looking for? Hi Andrea,

I took the photo myself, and you are more than welcome to use it. The actual file isn’t at a much higher resolution. What size are you looking for?

]]> By: Andrea http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-423538 Andrea Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:09:36 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-423538 Hi I am currently working on a documentary film and was looking to use the Fresh & Easy picture in the film. I was wondering if you were the owner of this picture and could give me permission to use it as well as a high resolution copy. Thank you. Hi I am currently working on a documentary film and was looking to use the Fresh & Easy picture in the film. I was wondering if you were the owner of this picture and could give me permission to use it as well as a high resolution copy. Thank you.

]]> By: Siri http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-245942 Siri Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:24:09 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-245942 Hey Jonnah, Tried to send u an email to add my blog to Cheww. but for some reason, the email bounced back thrice. So, thought of leaving a comment on ur blog. Thanks and Nice post! ~ Siri Hey Jonnah,

Tried to send u an email to add my blog to Cheww. but for some reason, the email bounced back thrice. So, thought of leaving a comment on ur blog.

Thanks and Nice post!

~ Siri

]]> By: Pauline http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-244724 Pauline Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:23:44 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-244724 Wow! I'm way behind on responding to comments... sorry about that... Evan - Thanks for the entertaining link! Evan, Pru, & Rachael - I did a quick search on Tesco, and I totally see your point. Here's my opinion, however... I always felt that Walmart is the epitome of evil, which is why I don't shop there. Then I was literally forced to go to Walmart on my trip to China last year. I was surprised to find that the employees there are actually quite happy to be there. One is considered lucky to score a job there, and after walking through the store, it's easy to understand why. It's very different from the Walmart we know here in the U.S. I'm kind of hoping that Fresh & Easy will be the same case here. While I realize supporting Fresh & Easy means that ultimately the corporate headquarters (Tesco) will benefit, I really don't believe in holding an offspring accountable for the sins of the father. If ever any of those awful conditions should take place at Fresh & Easy, I will crawl back to Trader Joe's and beg for forgiveness. Dean - Which Fresh & Easy store did you go to? It sounds like not all Fresh & Easy stores were created equally. :( I do agree that nothing tops farmers' markets. As for the TJ canvas bag... mine had a hole after about a couple years of use... I suppose two years is a long time, but I'm still a bit bitter about that. JP & Foodman - I will definitely pay more attention to the wine aisle on my next visit! Thanks! Wow! I’m way behind on responding to comments… sorry about that…

Evan - Thanks for the entertaining link!

Evan, Pru, & Rachael - I did a quick search on Tesco, and I totally see your point. Here’s my opinion, however… I always felt that Walmart is the epitome of evil, which is why I don’t shop there. Then I was literally forced to go to Walmart on my trip to China last year. I was surprised to find that the employees there are actually quite happy to be there. One is considered lucky to score a job there, and after walking through the store, it’s easy to understand why. It’s very different from the Walmart we know here in the U.S. I’m kind of hoping that Fresh & Easy will be the same case here. While I realize supporting Fresh & Easy means that ultimately the corporate headquarters (Tesco) will benefit, I really don’t believe in holding an offspring accountable for the sins of the father. If ever any of those awful conditions should take place at Fresh & Easy, I will crawl back to Trader Joe’s and beg for forgiveness.

Dean - Which Fresh & Easy store did you go to? It sounds like not all Fresh & Easy stores were created equally. :( I do agree that nothing tops farmers’ markets. As for the TJ canvas bag… mine had a hole after about a couple years of use… I suppose two years is a long time, but I’m still a bit bitter about that.

JP & Foodman - I will definitely pay more attention to the wine aisle on my next visit! Thanks!

]]> By: Rachael http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-244098 Rachael Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:44:36 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-244098 Tesco is the WalMart of England....BOO. BOO. BOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I lived in (the industrial north of) England, it was the only choice for cheap markets, and I still avoided it. It is just another nightmare on the landscape. (Wow, opinon much?) -Rachael Tesco is the WalMart of England….BOO. BOO. BOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When I lived in (the industrial north of) England, it was the only choice for cheap markets, and I still avoided it. It is just another nightmare on the landscape. (Wow, opinon much?)

-Rachael

]]> By: Pru http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-243860 Pru Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:53:55 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-243860 I totally agree that TJ's doesn't always win for convenience, but Fresh & Easy's parent company Tesco is truly evil. Having moved from LA to London, I'd say worse than Wal Mart. Check out <a href="http://www.waronwant.org/Fashion+Victims+13593.twl" rel="nofollow">this report</a> on how they treat their suppliers, it's really just one of hundred stories I've read here. I totally agree that TJ’s doesn’t always win for convenience, but Fresh & Easy’s parent company Tesco is truly evil. Having moved from LA to London, I’d say worse than Wal Mart. Check out this report on how they treat their suppliers, it’s really just one of hundred stories I’ve read here.

]]> By: Jonah http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-241923 Jonah Tue, 20 Nov 2007 03:16:32 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-241923 ^Evan - That's a pretty funny video, I like the future Prince Harry ^Evan - That’s a pretty funny video, I like the future Prince Harry

]]> By: Foodman http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-241632 Foodman Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:33:25 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-241632 You are also forgetting the 2 Vista Point varities a Merlot and Chardonnay. These Napa Valley wines retail at $1.99 as well. The one issue I have always had with TJ's is that I drink lite beer. For a long time they had only 1 or no varities of lite beer. At Fresh and Easy, they have my Miller Lite! Not just on a shelf but also as a 6 pack in the chiller. Way to go! You are also forgetting the 2 Vista Point varities a Merlot and Chardonnay.

These Napa Valley wines retail at $1.99 as well.

The one issue I have always had with TJ’s is that I drink lite beer. For a long time they had only 1 or no varities of lite beer.

At Fresh and Easy, they have my Miller Lite! Not just on a shelf but also as a 6 pack in the chiller.

Way to go!

]]> By: JP http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-241601 JP Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:15:17 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-241601 Fresh & Easy also offers a canvas bag if you prefer that over the reusable plastic one. RE their version of Two Buck Chuck, Fresh & Easy offers a total of 4 wines for $2. 2 red and 2 white. Fresh & Easy also offers a canvas bag if you prefer that over the reusable plastic one.

RE their version of Two Buck Chuck, Fresh & Easy offers a total of 4 wines for $2. 2 red and 2 white.

]]> By: dean http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-241581 dean Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:57:09 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/11/15/the-british-invasion/#comment-241581 i was disappointed with my Fresh&Easy visit... it felt like Trader Joes meets Costco...i didnt like the big, warehouse-y feel (though it could have just been that my location is housed in an old Albertson's with super tall ceilings). i didnt like that a lot of the dry goods were put on the shelf still in their shipping boxes, like they do in big Costco-style stores. i didnt like that ALL of the produce is individually packaged in plastic...and im bummed that they dont have any British foods. also, i guess its nice that they have re-usable plastic bags that they'll keep giving you... but how can you complain about the TJs canvas bag? how often do canvas bags rip?? the simple packaging on the Fresh&Easy juices and ready-made items is nice, i suppose...but i'm sticking to Trader Joes, and the Eagle Rock Farmer's Market for all of my groceries... i was disappointed with my Fresh&Easy visit…

it felt like Trader Joes meets Costco…i didnt like the big, warehouse-y feel (though it could have just been that my location is housed in an old Albertson’s with super tall ceilings). i didnt like that a lot of the dry goods were put on the shelf still in their shipping boxes, like they do in big Costco-style stores. i didnt like that ALL of the produce is individually packaged in plastic…and im bummed that they dont have any British foods.

also, i guess its nice that they have re-usable plastic bags that they’ll keep giving you… but how can you complain about the TJs canvas bag? how often do canvas bags rip??

the simple packaging on the Fresh&Easy juices and ready-made items is nice, i suppose…but i’m sticking to Trader Joes, and the Eagle Rock Farmer’s Market for all of my groceries…

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