BriT Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, reddal said: There is bacon and there is bacon... OMG the great MF bacon debate continues. Can I meet you blindfolded at the Caff next Wednesday where we can do the Manx equivalent of the Coca Cola challenge? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, reddal said: There is bacon and there is bacon... Most bacon you get in cheap places will be commercially produced abroad - from breeds of pig bred to put on as much weight as possible as quickly as possible regardless of taste - and raised in giant factories where they are kept in small cages and never see daylight. Then the pork will be 'wet cured' which involves injecting it with huge amounts of water to increase the weight. Instead consider free range pigs - who roam around manx countryside their whole lives - from rare breeds that were selected because they tasted the best - and the pork then dry cured the old fashioned way - and with great taste award stars to confirm the difference. There really is a difference : https://www.facebook.com/closeleecefarmshopandcafe/videos/2609740855904068/ But not for long - maybe because not enough people understand the difference... I don’t think it’s case of not enough people understanding the difference. It’s a case of expensive food, and at the moment people are cutting back. I appreciate good food and do understand the difference between a better quality bacon or sausage breakfast bap, and a breakfast bap from say Newsbeat on Bucks Road. Newsbeats breakfast offerings are excellent btw, but Close Leece rear their own livestock so the meat used is from their own livestock, so yes it is a taste the difference. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTail Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, BriT said: OMG the great MF bacon debate continues. Can I meet you blindfolded at the Caff next Wednesday where we can do the Manx equivalent of the Coca Cola challenge? How would you find it if you're blindfolded? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman34 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Fascinating discussion - wake me up when you've finished.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, BriT said: OMG the great MF bacon debate continues. Can I meet you blindfolded at the Caff next Wednesday where we can do the Manx equivalent of the Coca Cola challenge? You are right, but this debate has nothing to do with bacon, sausages or quality but economic reasons. I would also say that energy costs would have played a part, which has been conveniently overlooked. It has been publicised in the UK a popular farm shop which is closing as its forecast that energy costs were predicted at over £120,000 whereas they were paying £19,000. Can you imagine how much Manx establishments will have to pay? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriT Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, NoTail said: How would you find it if you're blindfolded? Obviously I meant putting blindfolds on once we were all there 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, 2112 said: You are right, but this debate has nothing to do with bacon, sausages or quality but economic reasons. I would also say that energy costs would have played a part, which has been conveniently overlooked. It has been publicised in the UK a popular farm shop which is closing as its forecast that energy costs were predicted at over £120,000 whereas they were paying £19,000. Can you imagine how much Manx establishments will have to pay? I don't think most people realise what's coming down the pipe! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 53 minutes ago, Asthehills said: An argument is an argument? Never argue with a fool… they’ll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Gas!!! Thank god! We're saved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Personally, fried Spam all the way for me… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Who can afford Spam these days? £4 nearly, I thought it was a cheap item??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asthehills Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Kopek said: Who can afford Spam these days? £4 nearly, I thought it was a cheap item??? It is. Have you not seen the price of bacon 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, Kopek said: Who can afford Spam these days? £4 nearly, I thought it was a cheap item??? Nearly £4? You must be shopping in Shoprite fella! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) Close Leece also serve Sunday Lunches, which are popular on the island. So far, popular restaurants which are usually very busy on Sundays and in the evenings, with large parties are still in business. For how long though remains to be seen, unless their operating hours are reduced, along with their menu. Reduced operating hours could result in lower costs and a reduced menu could result in less ingredients. However if could be that families haven’t got the disposable income for a Sunday lunch, and it could mean going out will be reserved for Mothers Day or prior to Christmas. Edited August 22, 2022 by 2112 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Tesco bacon 1.85 per 300 grams. compute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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