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I like it all for its randomness! I've chosen most of the items listed on an "Either this or that" basis. Obviously, the meaty things aren't in my box but I'm told the bag of KFC is worth more than £5 on its own.
Its good to be able to try things that I wouldn't buy - like some of the vegan meals. The fresh fruit bowl is always full and plenty of fresh veg to eat. When I go to Morries now its for coffee and dogfood and maybe yellow stickers. Not much else
There's enough food for £10 to feed us for a week. Some of it goes straight in the freezer and a few bits end up in the hotbin but none of it is wasted. I see it as a challenge to base my meals around whatever I receive and I'm probably eating more fresh fruit & veg than I would without the Pantry.
I forgot to add 8 sachets of porridge to my list yesterday.
As a bonus, its nice going there now that they know me and some of my likes and dislikes. One lady helper has an allotment so we compare growing notes, another talks cooking. There's usually a laugh to be had with someone!