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Pete C. Pete C. is offline
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sf wrote:
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> On Fri, 8 Feb 2013 16:40:40 -0500, "pavane" > wrote:
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> >
> > "James Silverton" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > On 2/8/2013 3:46 PM, Pete C. wrote:
> > >> James Silverton wrote:
> > >>> I have said before that I like Thomas' English Muffins but their price
> > >>> is on the steep side: $4.19 the last time I looked. However, today I
> > >>> came across a more local brand, Schmidt of Baltimore's Olde Tyme English
> > >>> Muffins. They were selling for $1.50 a package and I can't tell the
> > >>> difference in taste or texture from Thomas'. I guess Thomas has the
> > >>> name.
> > >> If you can find them in your area, Bay's english muffins are far better
> > >> than Thomas' and more authentic.
> > > Thanks; worth knowing but I've yet to see them!

> >
> > When you find them they will be refrigerated and worth the search.
> >

> I think that's the brand I see in the refrigerator section at my
> store, over the eggs... unfortunately, I don't remember it being $1.50
> a package. It's just as expensive as Thomas's or maybe more, at least
> goes on sale quite often.


I didn't say it was cheaper, just better and more authentic. If you're
going to spend the extra, you should get a better product, not one that
compares the same as the $1.50 bargain brand.