I picked Julia up after I left work yesterday and went to Sainsbury’s in Arnold. As we’ve already reported on the scones, I decided to try the toasted teacakes. They have a peculiar dense texture but they toast well, take plenty of butter, and contain a lot of fruit.
Unfortunately the standard of hygiene was worse than last time and the toilets proved to be either untidy or out of action. The tables were so bad that I was unable to wipe the first one down with a napkin and we had to move. It had clearly been worked on by a sticky child with time, and jam, on its hands.
This isn’t good enough.
My sister tells me that things are just as bad in the Sainsbury’s in Peterborough.
We can’t tell whether it’s an attempt at saving money or if they are synchronising themselves with ASDA for the merger.
Toasted Teacake, Sainsbury’s, Arnold
Just a short post today as I’m still tired after coughing and sneezing my way through the night.
We had a good day today, but nothing interesting enough to displace my planned discussion of toasted teacakes.
Home Brewery Company stone
The architectural feature is from the Home Brewery Company building that was knocked down to make was for the supermarket and car park. It now stands beside the entrance of Sainsbury’s on Sir John Robinson Way. Sir John Robinson not only founded the Home Brewery Company but founded a number of local almshouses for the old and poor – a subject close to my heart.
Those little lovelies look quite good, but it’s hard to enjoy them when you are skeeved out.
Very little spoils my enjoyment of a good toasted teacake. My early training on poultry breeding farms means I have an eye for detail, but can eat in most situations. 🙂
*****shivers*****
🙂
A subject close to my heart, too. Too bad about the cleanliness.
🙂 Yes, a quick wipe takes little time and makes a big difference.
Sure does!
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These hygiene problems seem to be endemic
Sad but true.
The tea cakes look good so it was a pity about the hygiene.
Yes, it’s beginning to annoy me. So are the constantly faulty toilets. I must look for a new place to go, but it’s tricky at 4pm.