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    Looking for a source of UK groceries in USA

    I lived in England for about a year in 2010/11. Since then I have been missing some British foods not available in the US. I'm talking about basic grocery items such as certain crisps, candy, and bakery brands. I would love to find an affordable place to find them here. I have used The British Corner Shop website but they are based in Britain and the cheapest shipping is about $20. I recently found Ackroyd's Bakery which is US-based but shipping is still $15. Amazon has some things but they often take a long time to arrive and are usually stale.

    Is there a website that offers British or overseas groceries without shipping that makes it too expensive to justify the cost?
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    Scottish Gourmet USA in Greensboro

    We are blessed to have a Scottish food store right here in Greensboro. I'm guessing that shipping cost from here over the mountains to you in TN should not be too much. Here is their website => Scottish Gourmet USA sells the best Scottish foods available in the USA. Bon appetit!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ASinclair View Post
    We are blessed to have a Scottish food store right here in Greensboro. I'm guessing that shipping cost from here over the mountains to you in TN should not be too much. Here is their website => Scottish Gourmet USA sells the best Scottish foods available in the USA. Bon appetit!
    I actually bought a haggis from them last year. Unfortunately, they don't have most of the goodies I miss.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kilted2000 View Post
    .................... Unfortunately, they don't have most of the goodies I miss.
    Alright then, I am intrigued. So what "goodies" are you missing?
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    We have an English market in San Diego that I get black pudding and a few other things from on occasion.

    Amazon carries a lot of non perishable items as well (think branston pickle or suet).

    Learning to make your own British food isn’t too difficult with YouTube now. We’ve been making Cumberland pie recently because our preferred grocer has started carrying ground lamb. I’ve considered making my own black pudding if I can find a good source of blood (I think the Asian markets may have it).
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    Quote Originally Posted by FossilHunter View Post
    We have an English market in San Diego that I get black pudding and a few other things from on occasion.

    Amazon carries a lot of non perishable items as well (think branston pickle or suet).

    Learning to make your own British food isn’t too difficult with YouTube now. We’ve been making Cumberland pie recently because our preferred grocer has started carrying ground lamb. I’ve considered making my own black pudding if I can find a good source of blood (I think the Asian markets may have it).
    And!................... You managed to find some genuine Stilton cheese!
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
    Alright then, I am intrigued. So what "goodies" are you missing?
    Oh, some very exciting and rare culinary treats. Such a Walkers Cheese and Onion crisps, smarties, or the freshly baked creations of Britain's foremost baker, Mr. Kipling.
    Tha mi uabhasach sgith gach latha.
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    Do you guys have a Cost Plus World Market near you?

    I used to go there with my mom to get Scottish goods - small stuff like walker's shortbread and that orange marmalade from Dundee.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kilted2000 View Post
    Oh, some very exciting and rare culinary treats. Such a Walkers Cheese and Onion crisps, smarties, or the freshly baked creations of Britain's foremost baker, Mr. Kipling.
    Non perishables like that should be easy to find online.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kilted2000 View Post
    Oh, some very exciting and rare culinary treats. Such a Walkers Cheese and Onion crisps, smarties, or the freshly baked creations of Britain's foremost baker, Mr. Kipling.
    Well yes, I see. I would certainly miss Walkers crisps. Smarties? I must have eaten thousands of those in my time, but I am not sure that they are still around, perhaps I have just not noticed them recently? As to Mr. Kipling’s creations , I have never been totally convinced how freshly baked they are but we always have a packet or two of their wares lurking in the cupboard.
    It seems from what others are saying here that UK produce is not that difficult to obtain over there.
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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