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A bowl full of mini pastries

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 12:51

Not so much AIBU because I’m doing it anyway. But it’s a public holiday here in South Africa. My husband has gone for the day doing his sport. The weather has turned grey. I’m sitting on the couch eating a freshly airfryed bowl of mini pastries. Cheese puffs are my favourite, I’m going to leave them until last. Sausage rolls my least favourite. I’m going to eat them first.

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SpaceRaccoon · 27/04/2026 18:39

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 18:02

We manage ok over here.

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I was being light-hearted about Woolie's notorious pricing - my family still live in SA.

Middletoleft · 27/04/2026 18:25

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 12:55

2 mini sausage rolls and one mini chicken pie already gone

I'm dribbling ever so slightly and quite envious that I don't have any!

BillieWiper · 27/04/2026 18:09

ilovepixie · 27/04/2026 16:24

Lots of supermarkets do mini pies around Christmas time.

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Ah ha! I must check them out. X

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 18:02

SpaceRaccoon · 27/04/2026 17:59

Woolworths - did you win the lottery or something??!

We manage ok over here.

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SpaceRaccoon · 27/04/2026 17:59

Woolworths - did you win the lottery or something??!

MissyB1 · 27/04/2026 17:53

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 17:48

We let sleeping hadedas lie!

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I should think so - noisy little buggers! Dh is visiting his dad at the moment in Durban and ho got woken up this morning by the hadedas.

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 17:48

UncannyToad · 27/04/2026 17:43

Ahh, I do miss Woolworths. M&S is ok, but the fresh fruit and veg from Woolworths was far better. And the clothes.

Wave to the hadedas for me!

We let sleeping hadedas lie!

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Butterme · 27/04/2026 17:48

Flossette · 27/04/2026 12:59

I’d be the size of a horse if I ate that lot.

You wouldn’t though would you.

I’m guessing you’re the size of a horse because you regularly overeat and don’t burn it off.

1 meal is not going to make you the size of a horse (or house).

OP the only thing you’re being unreasonable about is that this is a savory plate and I assumed you were talking about sweet pastries which are much nicer!

UncannyToad · 27/04/2026 17:43

Ahh, I do miss Woolworths. M&S is ok, but the fresh fruit and veg from Woolworths was far better. And the clothes.

Wave to the hadedas for me!

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 17:23

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 17:13

They do have a Woolworths in Oz. Can’t be sure of all the links between them. May be worth a google to check. I’ll revert.

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So basically Woolworths in UK, SA and Oz have never had any shared ownership or formal link except all 3 have derived their name from the same American company of the same name.

Woolworths in SA and M&S do not have any legal links in terms of ownership but did have a shared technical and sourcing partnership which isn’t so prevalent in recent years but the similarities are still there.

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CatRestaurant · 27/04/2026 17:18

Flossette · 27/04/2026 12:59

I’d be the size of a horse if I ate that lot.

Go eat your single lettuce leaf 🥱

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 17:13

BillieWiper · 27/04/2026 15:48

Ah ha, so you remembered the pick n mix, music singles and random garden equipment! I have heard your one is really good. I might be hallucinating but I thought they had them in Australia also?

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They do have a Woolworths in Oz. Can’t be sure of all the links between them. May be worth a google to check. I’ll revert.

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 17:12

Just a food update. Husband came home asking what was for supper.

Obviously we had pancakes (frozen from Woolworths 😂) with strawberry’s and Nutella.

It’s been a good food day.

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likelysuspect · 27/04/2026 16:33

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:51

Yup I lived in London for. 8 years and definitely not the same kind of Woolworths. Our Woolworths has a bit of a cult-like grocery store status. Don’t think too many tourists leave SA without good things to say about it.

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Woolworths used to sell foods many years ago though. Woolies coleslaw was lovely

Littlewoods also used to sell food and again their deli counter was lovely

Used to have butchers and bakeries and everything, lovely they were

likelysuspect · 27/04/2026 16:31

BarnacleBeasley · 27/04/2026 12:56

YABU OP - what if you get too full to fully enjoy the cheese puffs? I'm not saying you won't eat them anyway, but it would be annoying to have filled up on sausage rolls and then not be hungry any more. The way round this is to eat one of each, in ascending order of preference so that you still end on a cheese puff, but you get to enjoy some as you go along.

Good strategic pastry planning there. I like it.

Giraffeandthedog · 27/04/2026 16:30

You forced me to go to M&S. They did have mini coronation chicken pies, but they are cold, like a pork pie. Nice though.

Redspaniel · 27/04/2026 16:29

Flossette · 27/04/2026 12:59

I’d be the size of a horse if I ate that lot.

always one 🙄

Delphiniumandlupins · 27/04/2026 16:27

I am surprised they are only one mouthful, don't think I have a small mouth. I would want something to dip them in and probably eat one of each, starting with least favourite, to finish with the best. Might actually check the freezer for some kind of party snack selection, for dinner.

ilovepixie · 27/04/2026 16:24

BillieWiper · 27/04/2026 13:24

Mini chicken pie sounds awesome! I've not actually seen those in UK..not bite sized anyway. Only like a pastie which is bigger.

My fave beige snacks are breaded onion rings and waffle fries! 🤤

I hope you enjoyed them!

Lots of supermarkets do mini pies around Christmas time.

ScotiaLass · 27/04/2026 16:14

I am disappointed they are savoury. From your subject line I was picturing mini pain au chocolate, pecan plaits and cinnamon twirls. I take it savoury is more you thing though, and I hope you enjoy them!

Everlore · 27/04/2026 16:03

icouldholditwithacobweb · 27/04/2026 12:59

Voted YABU because obviously you need to eat the best ones first for maximum enjoyment of them!

I completely disagree. I always save the best for last, always end your meal or snack on a high note not with disappointment!

Theresmagicwheretheflowersgrow · 27/04/2026 16:00

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:38

Definitely.

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Actually I think they look perfectly cooked. I've had my air fryer for a couple of years now and still burn lots of things, it cooks so quickly.
OP, I'm very jealous of you having not only a delicious snack selection but also a Woolworths! I think we'd have to shop in Iceland for similar - I might make my way there tomorrow Smile

WhatDoRacoonsSay · 27/04/2026 15:51

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 12:55

2 mini sausage rolls and one mini chicken pie already gone

Rude not to share with me tbh.
I love puff pastry, I've been known to cook some and have it just with gravy on and call it dinner.

Error404FucksNotFound · 27/04/2026 15:51

Flossette · 27/04/2026 12:59

I’d be the size of a horse if I ate that lot.

No you wouldn't. Not unless you ate several plates of them every day for years.

BillieWiper · 27/04/2026 15:48

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:51

Yup I lived in London for. 8 years and definitely not the same kind of Woolworths. Our Woolworths has a bit of a cult-like grocery store status. Don’t think too many tourists leave SA without good things to say about it.

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Ah ha, so you remembered the pick n mix, music singles and random garden equipment! I have heard your one is really good. I might be hallucinating but I thought they had them in Australia also?

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