Box11 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Sadly there not… It’s the same has everything nothing is like it used to be… For me the downfall of good chippies was when they stopped allowing them to be wrapped in newspaper…. When I was a boy in the seventies I could go to the chippie with nothing in my pocket and get a load of scraps covered in salt n vinegar including ketchup for absolutely nothing wrapped in newspaper for me it just added to the taste and it was so authentic…. loved it I really did…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicolaJayne Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 On 08/05/2024 at 13:49, Box11 said: Sadly there not… It’s the same has everything nothing is like it used to be… For me the downfall of good chippies was when they stopped allowing them to be wrapped in newspaper…. When I was a boy in the seventies I could go to the chippie with nothing in my pocket and get a load of scraps covered in salt n vinegar including ketchup for absolutely nothing wrapped in newspaper for me it just added to the taste and it was so authentic…. loved it I really did…. newsprint trade is kept going by the chip shops who buy plain newsprint paper to wrap stuff in ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafya Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 08/05/2024 at 13:49, Box11 said: Sadly there not… It’s the same has everything nothing is like it used to be… For me the downfall of good chippies was when they stopped allowing them to be wrapped in newspaper…. When I was a boy in the seventies I could go to the chippie with nothing in my pocket and get a load of scraps covered in salt n vinegar including ketchup for absolutely nothing wrapped in newspaper for me it just added to the taste and it was so authentic…. loved it I really did…. It’s becoming a hypocritical nanny state, they allow us to buy cigarettes and alcohol but demand manufacturers reduce sugar and salt etc oh but if we decide to pay the sugar tax we can still get a normal carbonated drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hauxwell Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I agree with mafya about a nanny state. At times I think health and safety has gone a bit to far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 8 hours ago, mafya said: It’s becoming a hypocritical nanny state, they allow us to buy cigarettes and alcohol but demand manufacturers reduce sugar and salt etc oh but if we decide to pay the sugar tax we can still get a normal carbonated drink. 2 hours ago, hauxwell said: I agree with mafya about a nanny state. At times I think health and safety has gone a bit to far. Weirdly an American explained this really very well: Because we have "free" universal healthcare it's in the Governments interest to promote and push a healthy living lifestyle, it keeps us from needing treatment, which in turn keeps costs down. In the States healthcare is for profit, so it is in their interests for people to get fat as all hell, smoke and drink themselves stupid and need costly ongoing care. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box11 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 On 03/05/2024 at 11:56, SheffieldForum said: It is a chain indeed — hence why it is so surprising that it is so good. They will never be as good as the old independent chippies of old… These new ones don’t cut it for me all there fish,sausage.fish cakes and so on all look exactly the same…. The independent ones from old every food item was different no fish looked the same hence why they were so “authentic” and really really good…. Maybe I’m getting too old but like I’ve said nothing is the same… I also remember KFC there only used to be one shop in Sheffield in Firth Park and it was lovely the many KFC shops nowadays are dreadful to say the least…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldForum Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 20 minutes ago, Box11 said: They will never be as good as the old independent chippies of old… These new ones don’t cut it for me all there fish,sausage.fish cakes and so on all look exactly the same…. The independent ones from old every food item was different no fish looked the same hence why they were so “authentic” and really really good…. Maybe I’m getting too old but like I’ve said nothing is the same… I also remember KFC there only used to be one shop in Sheffield in Firth Park and it was lovely the many KFC shops nowadays are dreadful to say the least…. Honestly, give Mother Hubbards a try. Yes, its a chain but it is very traditional and as close as you'll get to the old day's fish & chips (or what you'd get at the seaside). You're right about KFC, when it was Kentucy Fried Chicken and there were only a few of them, the chicken was lovely with a crispy coating. Now they are just greasy and horrible. The burgers are the best thing from KFC now (especially the Zinger Tower burgers), the 'original recipe chicken just isn't worth getting any more. Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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