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That's a Reese's peanut butter cup, not Reese's pieces (which look like m&ms). Source: there isn't a Reese's product I haven't eaten.

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Also your note at the end had me chuckling. Rant away, it's why we're here!

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I stand corrected. Should have checked but I can't bear either. Both too sugary.

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The British ones aren't as sweet as the American! I used to prefer the US ones but my palate has adjusted and now I think the British ones are superior.

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One for the larder list?

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I think so! But I grew up on peanut butter, I have an unhealthy love for it...

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May 15Liked by Julia Watson

Curiously enough, I didn't hoard anything during Covid! But equally, I always have a supply of essentials for emergencies, maybe not quite on a par with those who stockpile against the day the SHTF, but certainly enough to tide me over a lesser emergency. But life without tea, coffee or dark chocolate? No, thanks! Soap I can make, I can go down the Roman road with a sponge when the loo roll runs out, but those three things? That's serious deprivation! Love the sound of those cashews, all I need now is seeds for the curry plant. And really missed your blog in France (portable hors service).

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I live in a part of London with a street market ("Any bowl a pound!") lined with Middle East shops. The local Waitrose was contuously stock-depleted and the Yummy Mummies fretting about supplies. Most of the essentials were always available either from the market stalls or the ME shops, neither of which are much patronised by shoppers in yogawear.

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May 16Liked by Julia Watson

Love the idea of the bowls! I didn't see much yogawear in the markets in France, either ... no proper makets up here, worse luck

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Picturing yogawear in European markets is a hoot! In France it's mostly those floral coveralls.

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I call those panda-bowls! Pahnd-a-bowl 🐼

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