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Lockhouse replied

25 March 2013, 12:50
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

I think M&S are similar though isn't it against their veneer of quality to give you meal+wine for £10?

The missus has got us the Waitrose ones a couple of times - they're great for midweek when only one bottle of wine is required.
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vetran replied

25 March 2013, 11:54
and for paupers

Finest Meal Deal - UK
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d000hg replied

25 March 2013, 11:41
Originally posted by Lockhouse View Post

Waitrose "Dine in for two for £10". That includes a bottle of wine. Job done.

I think M&S are similar though isn't it against their veneer of quality to give you meal+wine for £10?
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DimPrawn replied

25 March 2013, 09:54
Originally posted by Ignis Fatuus View Post

Some people are waking up and smelling the coffee?

Kopi Luwak I hope.
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Ignis Fatuus replied

25 March 2013, 09:50
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

WTF is happening here?

What happened to Contractor Lifestyle threads?

Some people are waking up and smelling the coffee?
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DimPrawn replied

25 March 2013, 09:23
Originally posted by sasguru View Post

He blew his small pittance on the Forex markets.
I really wish Darwin were still around to see the evidence of his theory.
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sasguru replied

25 March 2013, 09:10
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

WTF is happening here?

What happened to Contractor Lifestyle threads?

He blew his small pittance on the Forex markets.
I really wish Darwin were still around to see the evidence of his theory.
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MarillionFan replied

25 March 2013, 09:08
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

WTF is happening here?

What happened to Contractor Lifestyle threads?

It's a make Suityou feel better about himself. I has the same conversation with Mrs MF last night over Lobster and a nice glass of Krug Brut Vintage 88. I think Suity was having Tescos own Scampi.
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DimPrawn replied

25 March 2013, 09:04
WTF is happening here?

What happened to Contractor Lifestyle threads?
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Lockhouse replied

25 March 2013, 09:04
Waitrose "Dine in for two for £10". That includes a bottle of wine. Job done.
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MaryPoppins replied

25 March 2013, 08:56
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

You can make coleslaw for under 25p? You can't even buy a cabbage for 25p. You can make a portion of coleslaw for 10p but only if you end up with 20 portions...

That's what I meant. I'd rather make a large batch than buy grim 25p stuff.
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Sysman replied

24 March 2013, 21:29
Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post

Surely cheaper to make your own. And much nicer.

Not for myself.

I see Dooohg beat me to it.
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d000hg replied

24 March 2013, 21:24
Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post

Surely cheaper to make your own. And much nicer.

You can make coleslaw for under 25p? You can't even buy a cabbage for 25p. You can make a portion of coleslaw for 10p but only if you end up with 20 portions...
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hyperD replied

24 March 2013, 20:53
Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post

Eh?

Did you not see the OP in this thread?

Yes. I was being sympathetic to the OP, but the intent still remains: norrahe is a great cook.
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MaryPoppins replied

24 March 2013, 20:33
Originally posted by hyperD View Post

Which is why you will always will be CUK's greatest chef and gourmet!

Eh?

Did you not see the OP in this thread?
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