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Glitterella · 2026-04-27T11:51:11+00:00

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.

Riapia · 27/04/2026 14:00

BarnacleBeasley · 27/04/2026 13:18

I didn't say too full to eat them, I said too full to enjoy them. I'd still eat them.

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I would enjoy them, it would be later when regret set in.

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:51

BillieWiper · 27/04/2026 13:45

I'm sure you can maybe in things like Iceland. Lidls do little cheese parcels. Maybe M&S too. We definitely have sausage rolls and cheese rolls. I love borek as well. But the ones here aren't usually bite sized.

We used to have a shop called Woolworths but it didn't sell groceries. It was great though! X

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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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BillieWiper · 27/04/2026 13:45

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:27

Oh you must have something similar in the UK? We have Woolworths here but I’m sure you could get in others like Checkers. I’m in love with your big M&S stores… would be very surprised you don’t get a mixed mini pastry selection!

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I'm sure you can maybe in things like Iceland. Lidls do little cheese parcels. Maybe M&S too. We definitely have sausage rolls and cheese rolls. I love borek as well. But the ones here aren't usually bite sized.

We used to have a shop called Woolworths but it didn't sell groceries. It was great though! X

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:38

Greenrad · 27/04/2026 13:37

I think they needed a few minutes more. Enjoy.

Definitely.

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:38

MissyB1 · 27/04/2026 13:33

Woolworths in SA is basically M&S isn’t it? Very confusing for Brits because we had a shop called Woolworths years ago (long gone), which was a very different kind of store. We don’t have Checkers in UK but we do have Lidl which has a lovely bakery counter 😋

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They are pretty similar and occasionally there seems to be a link between the two and I can find a packet of Percy pigs in the sweet aisle. But like most things when it’s convenient and on your door step you forget what you have. Would love an M&S for a change…

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Greenrad · 27/04/2026 13:37

I think they needed a few minutes more. Enjoy.

Devilsmommy · 27/04/2026 13:37

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!

Oh no it has to be beer battered onion rings for a nice snack 😋

Goldfsh · 27/04/2026 13:35

YABVVVU not to eat the cheese puffs first

MissyB1 · 27/04/2026 13:33

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:27

Oh you must have something similar in the UK? We have Woolworths here but I’m sure you could get in others like Checkers. I’m in love with your big M&S stores… would be very surprised you don’t get a mixed mini pastry selection!

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Woolworths in SA is basically M&S isn’t it? Very confusing for Brits because we had a shop called Woolworths years ago (long gone), which was a very different kind of store. We don’t have Checkers in UK but we do have Lidl which has a lovely bakery counter 😋

DeskGnome · 27/04/2026 13:32

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:27

Oh you must have something similar in the UK? We have Woolworths here but I’m sure you could get in others like Checkers. I’m in love with your big M&S stores… would be very surprised you don’t get a mixed mini pastry selection!

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Wait...whaatttt?

Fuck the snacks

You have Woolworths???

I am so very jealous 😭😭😭😭

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:28

ilovepixie · 27/04/2026 13:26

There’s always one 🤨🤨

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It’s ok. I convinced her to run a half marathon so she could allow herself to enjoy a naughty treat.

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:27

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!

Oh you must have something similar in the UK? We have Woolworths here but I’m sure you could get in others like Checkers. I’m in love with your big M&S stores… would be very surprised you don’t get a mixed mini pastry selection!

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ilovepixie · 27/04/2026 13:26

Flossette · 27/04/2026 12:59

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

There’s always one 🤨🤨

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!

50NotFat · 27/04/2026 13:23

Ablondiebutagoody · 27/04/2026 13:01

Nothing for dipping?

Was going to say the same! At the very least some ketchup is needed, or chilli sauce!

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:21

BarnacleBeasley · 27/04/2026 13:18

I didn't say too full to eat them, I said too full to enjoy them. I'd still eat them.

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Exactly there is a difference. Wonder if I will regret it?

I think an afternoon nap might even things out.

Will never understand how women don’t want their husbands playing golf, cycling etc… I love him but I also really love an afternoon like this too.

PS. No children either so for anyone sitting on the fence about having kids, mini pastry bowls to yourself are on the pro list.

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BarnacleBeasley · 27/04/2026 13:18

Riapia · 27/04/2026 13:12

Too full! Too fucking full to eat cheese puffs! Don’t be so ridiculous.

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I didn't say too full to eat them, I said too full to enjoy them. I'd still eat them.

wishingonastar101 · 27/04/2026 13:15

I was thinking min pastries like croissants and pain au chocolate! Which would be my preference... don't like sausage rolls.

Riapia · 27/04/2026 13:12

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.

Too full! Too fucking full to eat cheese puffs! Don’t be so ridiculous.

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:09

There is also a valuable cleaning tip here. Mini pastries are small enough to fit in your mouth in one go so no risk of pastry flakes falling on the couch (or floor as you make your way to the couch).

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IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 27/04/2026 13:08

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:07

Makes my Woolworths frozen selection sound very basic. But the bowl is empty nonetheless… a bit sad I didn’t pick up a sweet selection to end off on.

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There’s a real sadness with an empty snack pastry bowl!

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Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:07

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 27/04/2026 13:06

Oh YUM! Friend lives in Italy and the bakery nearby does the most outstanding selection of mini pastry snack (caciocavallo cheese and prosciutto mini croissants are the absolute highlight, I can and have eaten 12 in one go). My least favourite are the artichoke, they’re too soggy.

Mini pastries are, I believe, unbeatable snacking!

Makes my Woolworths frozen selection sound very basic. But the bowl is empty nonetheless… a bit sad I didn’t pick up a sweet selection to end off on.

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Flossette · 27/04/2026 13:07

Glitterella · 27/04/2026 13:00

I have some room to move. Ran 21km yesterday so it does ease the guilt.

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I have to dig out my trainers!

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 27/04/2026 13:06

Oh YUM! Friend lives in Italy and the bakery nearby does the most outstanding selection of mini pastry snack (caciocavallo cheese and prosciutto mini croissants are the absolute highlight, I can and have eaten 12 in one go). My least favourite are the artichoke, they’re too soggy.

Mini pastries are, I believe, unbeatable snacking!

InterestedDad37 · 27/04/2026 13:03

Snack envy is a genuine issue 😋