Alan Medic Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I like Iceland for their veggie stuff though they don't have the spicy Mexican bean burgers often enough. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-476317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiej25 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I brought fish fingers from Iceland yesterday they were divine! Also I know someone who works in a chicken factory in birmingham as they said they send the same stuff to marks as they do to asda. Its about what you do to your food to make it taste good not what brand the package says. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-476319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexC Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 RosieH Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I also like big butts and I cannot lie.Oh my god Becky, look at her butt. Its so big! ....anyhoo, moving on. Here's a nice positive Iceland story. :))http://www.metro.co.uk/news/876085-iceland-slapped-with-20k-fine-over-raw-chicken-curry Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-476332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianr Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 > I brought fish fingers from Iceland yesterday they were divine! Pieces of cod that pass all understanding.Sorry. I'll get my coat. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-476364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hubby in his youth worked in a food producing factory and stated that the same products were packaged for all different companies i.e. Heinz, Nestles, Sainsburys etc. - Paying double the price depending on the packet.Heard the same from a friend who worked in a Birds Eye Factory during University vacations. I purchased something for a community party at icelands and so many people came upto me to ask where I had got the goods from as it was so tasty - (they thought it was an M & S purchase)Shall I stir everything up and suggest a Lidl or Aldi in ED!! They scored highly for some items against M & S and waitrose in 'Which' Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-476422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianr Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm pleased to report that the new improved, refurbished, Lidl in Bellenden Road is now open again. A short yomp from Goose Green. The Old Kent Road Aldi is only eight minutes' brisk walk from Queens Road, Peckham station Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-476434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgley Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 RosieH Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I also like big butts and I cannot lie.Oh my god Becky, look at her butt. Its so big!....anyhoo, moving on. Here's a nice positive Iceland story. big grinYou also find things like that in the supermarkets I found some caterpillars in my broccoli after it was cooked I took it back never less. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-476467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PipD Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Bit too simplistic that. There may be some truth in that for ready meals, fish fingers that sort of thing but the quality of the fresh food in Waitrose is a world away from the like is Tesco (deliberately steering clear of the Iceland/Waitrose debate!). And you have different ranges within a supermarket, so it may be true for say Sainsbury basic but not the pricier stuffPugwash Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Hubby in his youth worked in a food producing> factory and stated that the same products were> packaged for all different companies i.e. Heinz,> Nestles, Sainsburys etc. - Paying double the price> depending on the packet.> > Heard the same from a friend who worked in a Birds> Eye Factory during University vacations. > > I purchased something for a community party at> icelands and so many people came upto me to ask> where I had got the goods from as it was so tasty> - (they thought it was an M & S purchase)> > Shall I stir everything up and suggest a Lidl or> Aldi in ED!! They scored highly for some items> against M & S and waitrose in 'Which' Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-476480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twirly Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 richfish Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------My mother thought chest freezers were a danger (risk> of falling in) so we had a tiny upright and hence> never went to Iceland. Your mother was right. That is exactly what happened to my Mum (in the 1970's) when she was cleaning hers. Sadly, I was away at Guide camp at the time so didn't actually see it (she wrote to me about it), but I still have this vision of her head first down in the thing, legs waving about in the air ::o :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-476506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Iceland 50 piece BBQ Family Feast Pack ?5:16 pork sausages, 12 'Mexican chicken' wings, 12 hickory mini ribs and 10 corn cobs. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-477075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Twirly Wrote:------------------------------------------------------- That is exactly what> happened to my Mum (in the 1970's) when she was> cleaning hers. Sadly, I was away at Guide camp at> the time so didn't actually see it (she wrote to> me about it), but I still have this vision of her> head first down in the thing, legs waving about in> the air ::o :))That would be when it was called Bejams - as in "Twirly's Mum be jammed in the freezer!" Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-477086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
northlondoner Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Just back from first visit to Iceland. Was impressed with prices (?1.50 for four pink lady apples - half what Sainsbury charge FFS). Also blessedly free of the usual ED scamps snobs and bedwetters. Apart from me. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-477177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken78 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 why dont the residents of the local area buy icelands and open a nice curry house or bar this is just what the area really need not a shop that you can buy food from that you have to cook yourselves but a curry house.what a shame some people really have idea Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-477270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Would you clarify that ken? I suspect you were about to make a point. Oh... maybe you were shot before you completed the sentence. Anyone else hear (any more) gunshots? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-477280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken78 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 quote:what a shame some people really have ideasome people want a shop like icelands to shop in NOT LOOK AT ,well did you not hear the gunshots? only hit my ear but i am all right now, just to think people dont want the likes of iceland in the area lets hope a 99p shop opens soon that will be greator are we to proud to buy from them , you can wear dark glasses when you go in just in case some one see you heaven forbid.ps do not use the bags a dead giveaway Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-477359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilly123 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 BANG BANG I SHOT HIM DOWN, LMAO >:D< WELL I THOUGHT I DID. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-477360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken78 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 ONLY SHOT OFF MY EAR the bad thing about this is i cant wear dark glasses when i run in to peckham to the 99p shop any body want to do some shoping for a one eared man. cant pay you buy will give my bus pass for the day YES THE WHOLE DAY.and dont believe lilly123 only 1 bang not bang bang. but then again only had 1 ear left after the first bang.i was going to phone the old bill but i cant hear a thing. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-477363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
treehugger Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Mmm mmm. Threads like these make EDF worth signing in for... Thanks all Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-477732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilservant Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 but what happened to the OP? just four posts and never heard from again Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-477998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 northlondoner Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> ?1.50 for four pink lady apples - half what Sainsbury charge FFSSainsbury's charge ?3 for 6 pink lady apples. So 50p per apple at Sainsbury's, 37.5p per apple at Iceland.Pedantic, maybe... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-478136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 richfish Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> the Police station is also tremendously ugly.I still believe the cop shop is going to become an independent cinema. It will happen... definitely... without doubt... only a matter of time... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-478137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie1997 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 civilservant Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> but what happened to the OP? just four posts and> never heard from againGang activity.No really, it's maybe one of those occasional 'let's sign in to local forum to stir things up' type posts. Like The One About Annoying Cyclists Who Don't Move Out Of The Way For Car Drivers...I think Iceland has a negative image and could do with some help to market itself better. The store front is not very inviting. Until I moved here, I'd never lived close to a branch of Iceland to shop there but my perception was that of row upon row of large freezers, consisting mainly of pre-prepared frozen foods. Having been to the one on LL, I'd say it has a good selection of (local, or at least British) fresh vegetables and dairy products all good quality, reasonably priced. Perhaps this thread is helping Iceland more than we think, hurrah.Also, there's a surprising amount of non-frozen/fridge goods on the shelves, not that disimilar to what's on offer at the Co-Op, Sainsbury's or the one I cannot bear to mention (T....) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-478188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Iceland have a good and cheap basic olive oil and big brands (HP, Heinz etc) are often cheaper than Co-op or Sainsburys. First chain to ban GM foods and artificial colourants in fresh eggs. They DO have a lot of cheap stuff that is cack but you don't have to buy it - The look of the place, well it's the Easyjet of supermarkets but there are so many shops with a 'well-designed' frontage that a bit of brash livens up the place. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-478201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 If that's Easyjet, what's Ryanair? I reckon the Co-op. You think it should have good prices but it's really a rip off. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-478221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
northlondoner Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> northlondoner Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > ?1.50 for four pink lady apples - half what> Sainsbury charge FFS> > Sainsbury's charge ?3 for 6 pink lady apples. So> 50p per apple at Sainsbury's, 37.5p per apple atHmmm will check but I'm pretty sure it's four for three quid at Sainsbury . ...> Iceland.> > Pedantic, maybe... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13822-iceland-eyesore/page/9/#findComment-478587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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