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ASDA won more of my blind taste test than I expected

asda taste test

I thought I recognised the Walkers salt-and-vinegar crisps. One sample had a slightly odd taste that reminded me

May 15, 2024
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I don’t care about football, but I loved the fans’ self-mockery

englands best football chants

The football chant that made me burst out laughing was about having the ball. Then the team lost

May 15, 2024
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When Waitrose was worth the extra money, and when Aldi matched it

waitrose vs aldi

Waitrose came out ahead in most of my taste test with Aldi. The surprise was the cheese. I

April 18, 2024
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Bullseye kept me company when I was looking for work in England

reacting to bullseye

Bullseye has a special place in my heart because it kept me company during my first winter in

April 9, 2024
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Five pub locations, one very misleading clue

britains oldest pubs

I found all five pubs in this GeoGuessr challenge. I also spent about 22 minutes on one round

April 2, 2024
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Monopoly’s wartime escape kits surprised me

How Britain Won the War

My usual kitchen research involves eating British crisps. This time I ended up learning about Monopoly boards made

March 27, 2024
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Why I love Would I Lie to You, and struggled with the US version

would I lie to you

British comedy panel shows are probably one of my favourite things about living in the UK. When I

March 22, 2024
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Turning thirty-one and learning to stop pleasing everyone

31 living in England

I’d just turned thirty-one, and saying that out loud felt weird. Sitting on the floor also hurt my

March 22, 2024
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My first Canterbury thrifting challenge ended with an £11 outfit

thrifting in england

I liked looking around charity shops, especially at all the little trinkets, but I didn’t really buy things.

March 5, 2024
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England