Bonza shopping weekend!

You’re not going to believe what a super duper shopping weekend I’vehad. Yesterday we went to JL to buy saucepans, and came home with a large stockpot, a saute pan, skillet and egg poacher. I won’t tell you how much we spent ‘cos you might imagine we’re loaded but let’s just say we finished off the last of the JL vouchers we got for the wedding. We’ve been talking about getting new cookware since we got married but could never really get round to doing anything about it. Then the Tefal saute pan somehow lost it’s non-stickness (the Red Spot range are crap BTW in case you were thinking of purchasing something) and we noticed how shoddy the pan set we had was looking, (considering I’ve had the set for over ten years, it had seen service) so we decided to take the plunge and make an investment in some GOOD cookware. This stuff we bought not only looks good but works a dream, I’m lovin’ it. It’s the Meyer, Analon range - it didn’t hurt of course that it has the same surname as us LOL!

We then went to our local mediterannean-looking shop, called Phoenicia today. It’s been open a fair while and we’ve never gone inside but on our way to the P.O. (to post the bottles!) and JL yesterday we popped in and had a spot of lunch. Lovely greek salads, humous, falafel, tabouleh and lots more, and a good price. Anyway, having nosied about a bit yesterday we decided to go back today and do a bit of shopping, couldn’t believe how well stocked they are for organic foods, unusual fruits, nuts, whole foods, grains and everything else you can imagine! Anyway, spent around an hour and a half and £30 in there but felt like we’d got a bargain. I’m sure most of the stuff they sell is lots cheaper than Fresh & Wild, with the bonus tat even if it is more expensive, at least I can get around! Yes, you read right, they have made it completely level access, got a ramp in the front and got rid of the step from the shop to the cafe. Can’t ask more than that, can you? F&W has a level access entrance but then has several steps to get to half the shop! Staff are very helpful but that doesn’t compensate for not being able to see what is for sale, doesn it? Talking of staff, the staff in Phoenicia are FAB! Really nice and attentive and polite and… and… well, I haven’t got time to go on and list all their qualities, but you get my drift, right?

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