What is it with old people and M&S food.
25 February 2011, 09:24 PM
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Only thing I go in there for is Cakes and the 2 can dine for £10 meal deals although I think the latter has gone up.
Must say I dont go to Morrissons that much but their fresh fish selection is blinding. However their "The Best" range is a poor effort compared to Tesco Finest / Sains TTD
Must say I dont go to Morrissons that much but their fresh fish selection is blinding. However their "The Best" range is a poor effort compared to Tesco Finest / Sains TTD
What a ****ing joke, is it a coupon for a restaurant or something?
26 February 2011, 12:12 AM
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MS food is very good, for me at least, it is much higher quality that most of the supermarkets. I choose to shop at M&S for food.
Yes its more expensive, but remember, you are what you eat!
But you are right about the old gits, its full of em!
Yes its more expensive, but remember, you are what you eat!
But you are right about the old gits, its full of em!
26 February 2011, 11:06 AM
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cheeper as well 
26 February 2011, 11:17 AM
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Is it the feeling that they will eventually be in the same position and that is a worry, or are they just trying to be "manly" and attempt to demonstrate their vast superiority due to their youth?
You just have to remember that it will come to us all so the criticism is ill founded.
If in fact one learns a little more patience, it is an advantage in fact because being more relaxed will encourage a longer and more enjoyable life.
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26 February 2011, 02:31 PM
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26 February 2011, 02:34 PM
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26 February 2011, 02:50 PM
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Sorry but this is an ill-informed post at best, Chip. If anyone was going to have a problem with "portion size" it would be me. And i don't. Yes it's expensive compared to budget supermarkets but you know what, to those of us who appreciate good food, it is, as they say, "werth eet"
And if you want your food to be "werth eet" as you say then cook it yourself.
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26 February 2011, 02:55 PM
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I must say M&S foods still high quality, cleaning products might be best value at Asda, bought some red apples from asda last time, after a few bites in the morning then left it in the kitchen and rushed out to work, came back from work and saw the apple had no colour changed ( oxidation) inside, I just dont know what they have put in these apple.
26 February 2011, 03:17 PM
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26 February 2011, 03:29 PM
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NoTel the portions are small in most M & S ready meals. They are mostly high in salt as well. I buy them for my mum who is 84 and one of their meals is just enough for her and her neighbour who is 99 and does not eat a lot.
And if you want your food to be "werth eet" as you say then cook it yourself.
Chip
And if you want your food to be "werth eet" as you say then cook it yourself.
Chip
26 February 2011, 04:04 PM
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If you read my previous post you would have seen I do shop in M&S as I shop for my mother.
Oh , and one last point. I have shopped in Marks for over 30 years so going by your own theory, it shows that my opinion carries far greater weight than yours though you would no doubt disagree.
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26 February 2011, 04:43 PM
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They have actually been running a salt reduction programme for over 12 years. Yes 12 years to reduce salt. Makes you wonder how much was in it in the first place.
If you read my previous post you would have seen I do shop in M&S as I shop for my mother.
Oh , and one last point. I have shopped in Marks for over 30 years so going by your own theory, it shows that my opinion carries far greater weight than yours though you would no doubt disagree.
Chip
If you read my previous post you would have seen I do shop in M&S as I shop for my mother.
Oh , and one last point. I have shopped in Marks for over 30 years so going by your own theory, it shows that my opinion carries far greater weight than yours though you would no doubt disagree.
Chip
Bad day at the office.
26 February 2011, 07:05 PM
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I believe that old people shop at M&S because they like the food there. They usually live on their own, so they can afford to shop there. If they had a family to feed, I bet they'd go to Aldis or LIDL for the purpose. They do, for family dinners. I am happy for them to go to Marks & Spa, as they deserve to treat themselves all the time at their retirement age.
About the nutritious value of M&S food, I know that their finest range of foods is full of rich (I mean, fatty) ingredients. One bite of expensive M&S bread and butter pudding will keep you alive n' kicking for 3 days, with the amount of high calories it contains. So, in long run, It can prove be cheaper to shop at M&S, even if you have a big family.
We don't have M&S branch in our local. My analysis is based upon my occasional shopping in M&S at Cardiff station, Cheshire Oaks and in Wrexham. I appreciate their 2 for £5 or 2 for £3.50 foods for lunch breaks. Chickpeas, aubergine and courgettes in M&S couscous makes a hell of a difference as a daytime gutfiller.
About the nutritious value of M&S food, I know that their finest range of foods is full of rich (I mean, fatty) ingredients. One bite of expensive M&S bread and butter pudding will keep you alive n' kicking for 3 days, with the amount of high calories it contains. So, in long run, It can prove be cheaper to shop at M&S, even if you have a big family.
We don't have M&S branch in our local. My analysis is based upon my occasional shopping in M&S at Cardiff station, Cheshire Oaks and in Wrexham. I appreciate their 2 for £5 or 2 for £3.50 foods for lunch breaks. Chickpeas, aubergine and courgettes in M&S couscous makes a hell of a difference as a daytime gutfiller.
26 February 2011, 08:00 PM
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Chip, you looked up the 12 year "fact" online, they have only been promoting it heavily instore for 18 months, but you know that as a regular M&S shopper so i'm just stating the obvious to you of course, apologies.
The portion size thing is pure bunkum. The range of their food is too wide to make such a sweeping statement, probably borne out of one throwaway comment about one particular meal that your mother made once. You know i'm right. Let's leave it there.
Marks do food well, that's the bottom line. They cater for older, wealthier shoppers but that's the way they like it.
The portion size thing is pure bunkum. The range of their food is too wide to make such a sweeping statement, probably borne out of one throwaway comment about one particular meal that your mother made once. You know i'm right. Let's leave it there.
Marks do food well, that's the bottom line. They cater for older, wealthier shoppers but that's the way they like it.
26 February 2011, 08:10 PM
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Here's a question then....
Do M&S sell branded stuff, like your Heinz beans or Kethcup? If so, do they charge more than say Asda do for the same product?
Do M&S sell branded stuff, like your Heinz beans or Kethcup? If so, do they charge more than say Asda do for the same product?
26 February 2011, 09:34 PM
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Spot on there fella. M&S food is "higher quality food" for fukcers who cant be bothered learning to cook a decent meal, from their own sourced ingredient.