Here is no 7-11(a supermarket open in 24H) in the UK . Before I came here, I can not image that most of stores close before 17:00. Compared to Taiwan , I do not worry that when I am hungry at midnight because 24H supermarkets are everywhere, and night markets as well.
British people rely on canned food.
The most common supermarkets are Sainsbury’s and Somefield. Some product’s label shows that it could be bought three for two prices. Therefore, it is a good way for me to ask friends to go together so that we could share some products reduced. Also, the food of reduced price would increase before they close because it may expire at that day.
Castle Market, which is a traditional market, is also a good place. The food there would be cheaper than in supermarket. In Taiwan , it is usual to bargain with vendors but in the UK , I never seen that someone bargained about the price. For Chinese, we love to eat the organs of domestic animals such as heart or liver, which are quite expensive in our country. Those are really delicious. However, they disgusted British people so it is very cheap. A lamb heart is about 50p.
Most of Chinese students’ luggages were over weighed because of bringing Chinese food. There are two Chinese supermarkets in Sheffield , Kuag-Hsin and Da-Hsin. They provide many products from China and some from Taiwan .
Rizal Rahman, who is from Malaysia , is a Muslim. Although he is also missing home food, he is satisfied with convenience for buying food. He said: “There are many Halal meat shops in Sheffield . I can say, is everywhere.”
Buying reduced price food is a good way for saving money. Seeding vegetables by ourselves can be also a choice. Spring onion is an important spice for Chinese food. I have tried to seek it by just water. Keep about 5cm of the root, add half of water and put in a place with sunshine. It can be usually harvested in every week.
Watch Rizal and Paul share their experiences now!
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