Waitrose
In recent history, the UK has not been known for it’s glorious food or cracking deals on… anything. Step into Waitrose. Not sure if it was just the change of scene, but the entire operation really impressed me – from their selection of fresh items, prepared dishes, wines and various other delectables that I haven’t seen before, all presented in a chic fashion. Well laid out, fresh looking and full of goodies, we scored goods including wine and ingredients for a thanksgiving feast for 6 for 80 pounds. Check out the website for it’s design as well as canape calculator and recipes and wine info. They even have an online invitation service and a cute section about cooking with children.
jay’s granny lived across a courtyard from a brand new waitrose when we last went to visit. we went there everyday and it was a life-saver, or perhaps, a granny-saver for prepared meals.
granny-saver for dan’s nana too! the first one we went to was right next to her place in stockport.