I want to be green and fuzzy in London
July 19, 2017 4:25 AM Subscribe
Where can I buy some fresh, delicious gooseberries in London ... today only?
I'm about to fly out of the U.K. and have a massive craving to eat some before I leave -- we don't get them in California (although feel free to correct me on that).
Friends have seen them at farmers' markets over the past couple of weekends, but I haven't. I have searched Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, and Tesco branches across London with no luck so far.
I've eaten more than my fill of gooseberry-flavoured yogurt, and would be happy to eat gooseberry pie or tart if that's the next nearest thing.
I can travel to north, central, or south London, but it must be today!
Friends have seen them at farmers' markets over the past couple of weekends, but I haven't. I have searched Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, and Tesco branches across London with no luck so far.
I've eaten more than my fill of gooseberry-flavoured yogurt, and would be happy to eat gooseberry pie or tart if that's the next nearest thing.
I can travel to north, central, or south London, but it must be today!
They were pricey but we had some lovely goosegogs last week from Waitrose - here's the branch finder:
http://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/bf_home/bf.html
A local market would be a much cheaper option if you can find one but at least you could ring the nearest Waitrose to check that they're in store before travelling.
Added: you could get some gooseberry conserve to take home if glass jars are allowed.
posted by humph at 4:41 AM on July 19, 2017
http://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/bf_home/bf.html
A local market would be a much cheaper option if you can find one but at least you could ring the nearest Waitrose to check that they're in store before travelling.
Added: you could get some gooseberry conserve to take home if glass jars are allowed.
posted by humph at 4:41 AM on July 19, 2017
Have you called Morrisons? I don't know your closest one but I know they stock them if they're in season. You should also pop into your local large "ethnic" (for want of a better term) shop. I live in NW so I can't help you with locations.
posted by ihaveyourfoot at 4:57 AM on July 19, 2017
posted by ihaveyourfoot at 4:57 AM on July 19, 2017
Swiss Cottage Farmers' market is the only farmers' market open today in London (until 3pm). They have one seller who's got gooseberries, but maybe call them (01233 812302) before travelling.
posted by ambrosen at 5:40 AM on July 19, 2017
posted by ambrosen at 5:40 AM on July 19, 2017
No suggestions on London but the first time I tried a gooseberry was in California. I used to see them at farmers markets or Whole Foods, so they definitely exist there.
posted by joan_holloway at 7:17 AM on July 19, 2017
posted by joan_holloway at 7:17 AM on July 19, 2017
If you had asked earlier I could have sent you home with a kilo or two from my allotment. Otherwise I haven't had good luck finding them anywhere like the big supermarkets. I've seen them at Morrisons and others but without much regularity.
posted by koolkat at 8:12 AM on July 19, 2017
posted by koolkat at 8:12 AM on July 19, 2017
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