Bacon sarnnies

[barsteward]

Can't beat Morrisons thick smoked back bacon.

 

[XxAnthxX]

Chipolata or picnic?

Good job it's only chipolata then.

I prefer to refer to it as ‘Fun’ size......

 

[Minxy]

I prefer to refer to it as ‘Fun’ size......

I'm not taking a single bite on that bait!

 

[Lumpy]

We have Tulip meat processing factories here in Cornwall, the main one is in Bodmin we also have Danish Crown factories.

 

[Helen Ariel]

Terrible animal welfare too with that watery, Danish stuff. Buy British for better quality and welfare. I like the asda stuff too and doesn't break the bank.

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[DuxDeluxe]

Terrible animal welfare too with that watery, Danish stuff. Buy British for better quality and welfare. I like the asda stuff too and doesn't break the bank.

Properly cured and air dried bacon - then you don't get all that water and white stuff coming out of it when you cook it

 

[LARRY99]

Ok , the reason I asked if I could take my British bought bacon over to the EU is as far as I know the petty EU are now saying that British meat and dairy products no longer meet their food standards ( but our standards have been as high if not higher than theirs for the last 40 years that we were in their little club)

so Sainsbury’s bacon is not allowed ( produced in Britain)

but the farmfoods is produced in the EU , so what reason do they have to confiscate it

So if you want to take your little treats over the water to the EU , check the label

oh , and I believe 60% of our pork is imported from the EU, so if i stopped buying farmfoods bacon I wonder who,s jobs are on the line

perhaps the Germans, and the danish want to have a word with the french and Spanish customs

 

[TerryL]

Once everybody has stopped messing about and are allowed to get on with it without the media using it to sensationalise everything (to sell more advertising) I'm pretty sure the powers-that-be are already working on "amendments" and other workarounds that will sort out this ridiculous situation.

Until then I'll forego my weekly "Full English" if ever we're lucky enough to be allowed to enter Europe again!

 

[TDub49]

Ok , the reason I asked if I could take my British bought bacon over to the EU is as far as I know the petty EU are now saying that British meat and dairy products no longer meet their food standards ( but our standards have been as high if not higher than theirs for the last 40 years that we were in their little club)

so Sainsbury’s bacon is not allowed ( produced in Britain)

but the farmfoods is produced in the EU , so what reason do they have to confiscate it

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So if you want to take your little treats over the water to the EU , check the label

oh , and I believe 60% of our pork is imported from the EU, so if i stopped buying farmfoods bacon I wonder who,s jobs are on the line

perhaps the Germans, and the danish want to have a word with the french and Spanish customs

Actually, you're wrong but don't let that spoil a fine rant at how unreasonable the EU treatment of third countries is. You cannot bring any animal products into the EU, irrespective of their origin. It's what the people voted for, don't you know.

 

[Minxy]

Once everybody has stopped messing about and are allowed to get on with it without the media using it to sensationalise everything (to sell more advertising) I'm pretty sure the powers-that-be are already working on "amendments" and other workarounds that will sort out this ridiculous situation.

Until then I'll forego my weekly "Full English" if ever we're lucky enough to be allowed to enter Europe again!

I read something yesterday that this is indeed what is happening for various things - I can't remember where I read it but it was some 'official' document (I should've kept a link to it!).

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[Minxy]

Actually, you're wrong but don't let that spoil a fine rant at how unreasonable the EU treatment of third countries is. You cannot bring any animal products into the EU, irrespective of their origin.

True, but I did note somewhere it is to do with the UK not being part of the EU (obviously) and as such we are no longer signed up to the 'agreement' regarding food standard so by default we fell into the 'non-agreement' category, however as I mentioned in the previous post this is being negotiated at present.

It's what the people voted for, don't you know.

You were doing so well until you made this snipe ... please stop as it does nothing to help the discussion.

 

[Speve]

Merca Donna sell nice bacon in its stores accross Spain

 

[Minxy]

When we ran out of UK bacon we used to buy some of the cheap sliced cooked ham that looks like streaky bacon, we just cooked it up and it was a very good alternative.

 

[bobnick]

I find Danish Bacon rubbish,,BUSBY.

Agree.
However i have heard the magic mushrooms from Amsterdam are worth a try.
Most bacon here id Turkey bacon, more rubbisher than danish.
Go to an English pub to get pig bacon, nom nom.

 

[ceejayt]

Depends how well you stash it.

What he said!

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[bobnick]

And my local butcher has his own farm, sorts his own bacon, no brine injection, as it comes, it's wonderful. God i could just eat one.

 

[Minxy]

Perhaps we ought to start experimenting making our own bacon from pork ... pork is readily available abroad so if it's not too difficult it's another option.

 

[LARRY99]

Actually, you're wrong but don't let that spoil a fine rant at how unreasonable the EU treatment of third countries is. You cannot bring any animal products into the EU, irrespective of their origin.

sorry to disagree, but if you pop into lidle ( German company) in Albufeira (Portugal )
you will find loads of lovely steaks ,

produce of. ARGENTINA , and I don’t remember them being part of the EU

I bought many and lovely they were to

( but I will mention your comments to the manager next time I’m in there )

 

[Rapido925M]

YES, we used to buy Argentinian steaks when we were part of the EU.

However, now we're not. That was the "will of the people" and it was interpreted as it now is by Boris and his negotiators. WHY do folk keep wanting to rewrite those rules or suggest breaking an international treaty (not fully ratified at the moment) just because it doesn't fit with what they wanted/expected/believed?

IF you're not happy, write to your MP: how high bacon sandwiches will be on someone's list of priorities will be reflected in how quickly this is sorted.

Gordon

 

[TDub49]

sorry to disagree, but if you pop into lidle ( German company) in Albufeira (Portugal )
you will find loads of lovely steaks ,

produce of. ARGENTINA , and I don’t remember them being part of the EU

I bought many and lovely they were to

( but I will mention your comments to the manager next time I’m in there )

Sorry but I think that you have misunderstood my post - my fault, should have made myself clearer. Of course you can/could buy Argentinian beef in Portugal (and presumably elsewhere in the EU) - that's because there was/is a trade deal. Currently UK private citizens, as citizens of a third country, don't have the protection of such a deal and can't take certain products into the EU. It's what the people wanted.

Meanwhile the EU and South America are getting on fine as you can see from their latest trade deal https://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/in-focus/eu-mercosur-association-agreement/

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[Helen Ariel]

sorry to disagree, but if you pop into lidle ( German company) in Albufeira (Portugal )
you will find loads of lovely steaks ,

produce of. ARGENTINA , and I don’t remember them being part of the EU

I bought many and lovely they were to

( but I will mention your comments to the manager next time I’m in there )

Completely different to personal importation of fresh meat. Meat can still be brought into the eu by uk companies but it will have to go through customs processes and tariffs before it arrives on the shelves just the same as the Argentinian beef will have. It's not the eu being petty it's the eu treating us the same as everyone else not in the eu and if they started bending the rules for us they would have other countries outside the eu clammering for the same exceptions or risking trade deals that have been agreed and then the whole process falls apart. This is the problem with Brexit it was not explained properly to the lay person what it would mean and the implications for trade and movement of people and goods and now some people want to blame the eu for following the procedures because they don't understand how the rules work and how complicated trade is between different countries.

There really should have been some sort of basic test on trade and economics before being able to vote in the referendum.

 

[TDub49]

True, but I did note somewhere it is to do with the UK not being part of the EU (obviously) and as such we are no longer signed up to the 'agreement' regarding food standard so by default we fell into the 'non-agreement' category, however as I mentioned in the previous post this is being negotiated at present.


You were doing so well until you made this snipe ... please stop as it does nothing to help the discussion.

I'm sorry, it's my way of dealing with the loss. And it is what the people wanted apparently.

 

[138go]

The very best bacon is the one I buy from our local butchers! You can keep your supermarket bacon.

My biggest concern, when we finally get to go to Europe is dog food. I can quite happily shop in France or Spain for us but my dog doesn't manage well on changing her usual diet.

 

[busby]

Actually, you're wrong but don't let that spoil a fine rant at how unreasonable the EU treatment of third countries is. You cannot bring any animal products into the EU, irrespective of their origin. It's what the people voted for, don't you know.

BRE..T again !!! Some people just cant give it up,,BUSBY

 

[spitfire]

BRE..T again !!! Some people just cant give it up,,BUSBY

A bit difficult not to given the original question and the blame on the EU . The B word is what has created this situation nothing else . I think it was explained very well and politely . The U.K. is now a TCN country and the rules are totally different than before the B word . As I am now also a TCN in France . Don’t think anyone was complaining about the situation except the bacon moaners lol

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[glenn2926]

Actually, you're wrong but don't let that spoil a fine rant at how unreasonable the EU treatment of third countries is. You cannot bring any animal products into the EU, irrespective of their origin. It's what the people voted for, don't you know.

No animal products you say. Hmm best get rid of any wool jumpers, socks, leather jackets, shoes, boots, horn rimmed glasses, bone handled knives I suppose.

 

[gus-lopez]

when we finally get to go to Europe is dog food.

is it specialist ,as in vet supplied as most of the stuff in the Uk can be bought in the eu

 

[138go]

is it specialist ,as in vet supplied as most of the stuff in the Uk can be bought in the eu

Royal Canin Medium Dental Care Adult Dry Dog Food.

 

[Oscar]

The very best bacon is the one I buy from our local butchers! You can keep your supermarket bacon.

My biggest concern, when we finally get to go to Europe is dog food. I can quite happily shop in France or Spain for us but my dog doesn't manage well on changing her usual diet.

You can take prescription dog food with you (might only be 2kg?)

Taking animal products, food or plants with you in the EU - Your Europe (europa.eu)

 

[pappajohn]

The owners of the Tulip brand now produce Spam.....in Denmark!.....yum yum

Tulip also used to do luncheon meat and chopped pork & ham in tins... Far cheaper than other brands.
Haven't seen it for some time though.

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