Shopping At The UK's MOST EXPENSIVE Food Store!

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • Wholefoods in Highstreet Kensington is the most expensive full sized food shop in the UK. But is it worth it? How expensive are we talking here? Let's check out the store in a new spring 2024 vlog to see what new and exciting treats they have. Also a quick pop into the Amazon Fresh store... are you a fan?
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  • @athlynne72
    @athlynne72 3 місяці тому +509

    Hannah, my mom is 80 and London is her favorite city (she’s in Atlanta, GA, USA). I showed her your videos and she loves them (me too!). She loves how you chat all the way through like you’re friends out seeing the city. She’s not well enough to travel now, but your videos make her feel like she’s there. Thank you for your videos and please keep making them.

    • @HannahRicketts
      @HannahRicketts  3 місяці тому +33

      Aw I’m so glad you both like them! Very kind of you! More to come x

  • @sweetlife7771
    @sweetlife7771 3 місяці тому +181

    Hi, I once heard a female comedian say "Hey ladies, do we have any gold diggers out there? If so don't go by his car, he could be leasing that car. What you need to do is go to Whole Foods and look for a guy with an entire shopping cart of groceries, if so you can rest assured HE"S RICH!!!

    • @Steve757-fl1hd
      @Steve757-fl1hd 3 місяці тому +44

      Honestly, I never thought anyone was looking at my shopping cart in Whole Foods. Now I know, fill up my cart, walk around for an hour. Then put everything back. Leave in my leased car. I love it!

    • @Steve757-fl1hd
      @Steve757-fl1hd 3 місяці тому +13

      @@Nathaniel49 and he can’t go to Whole Foods anymore.

    • @elaine7463
      @elaine7463 3 місяці тому +3

      😂😂😂😂 very funny! The guy at Wholefoods might be charging it to his credit card

    • @ellej6574
      @ellej6574 27 днів тому +1

      I live in the states and have shopped at WF’s since the early days and loved it especially the ability to find holistic products, delicious prepared foods,gourmet cheese dept and a great produce section. Back then they as a company were very controlled about bad ingredients and you always knew they had healthier options and their staff was very knowledgeable. When Amazon took over they changed so much and not in a great way imho. Don’t get me wrong it’s still a nice store but overpriced and has lost its special appeal.

  • @edwinnalagan9540
    @edwinnalagan9540 3 місяці тому +170

    Whole Foods was far more interesting and impressive before Amazon bought them. They used to specialize in local suppliers, farms and local vendors. Very nice vlog Hannah.

    • @TrustinHewhoknows
      @TrustinHewhoknows 3 місяці тому +13

      Correct it’s now highly commercialized. A pity.

    • @snooksmcdermott
      @snooksmcdermott 3 місяці тому +7

      I used to go to the original location in Austin, Texas when I was in grad school in the early 90s. I miss that funky kind of food shop.

    • @cropduster8798
      @cropduster8798 3 місяці тому

      Amazon is designed to kill all the local shops and suppliers.

  • @stevemcgowen
    @stevemcgowen 3 місяці тому +92

    We have fancy grocery stores here in Prague, but the best foods come from the farmers markets, bakeries, pastry shops and butcher. They are also considerably less expensive than food at the fancy shops.

    • @MakeUpWitch
      @MakeUpWitch 3 місяці тому +9

      I second that. I love our farmers markets here. Last Saturday I was doing my weekly shopping there and overheard an American lady saying: "OMG look at all the produce!" I'm really grateful I live in Prague.

    • @lilyd1010
      @lilyd1010 3 місяці тому +11

      @@MakeUpWitch We have wonderful farmer's markets in the USA also. Especially luv the outdoor markets in summer when prices are very reasonable n the fruit n veggies are so abundant. Good to support our farmers too.

    • @3wwv
      @3wwv 3 місяці тому +3

      @@lilyd1010Agreed! I’m in the US and my area has multiple year round produce markets and butcher shops, as well as the summer outdoor markets. The flavors are so much better and minimal packaging!

  • @peitho9408
    @peitho9408 3 місяці тому +117

    "Kale crisps - I love crisps. They're gonna be awful, aren't they? Let's not do that" - I literally lol'd! You are hilarous!

    • @RosemaryStudy
      @RosemaryStudy 3 місяці тому +7

      LOL - I am with Hannah! LOL

    • @3wwv
      @3wwv 3 місяці тому +1

      I’ve never eaten packaged kale chips, and I hate the seaweed ones. However, I make them at home with fresh kale, olive oil and a zataar blend and they are addictive!

  • @P4LLLL
    @P4LLLL 3 місяці тому +137

    i really like the way u talking it's so comfy like we're together and chatting thank u so much hannah🎀✨

  • @Justemma84
    @Justemma84 3 місяці тому +103

    I never comment but I will now. You absolutely do NOT look awful, Hannah. Behave 😂😂. Keep up the good work, always enjoy your vlogs ❤

    • @TreadleLady
      @TreadleLady 3 місяці тому +11

      I agree! You are a beautiful young woman who can get by any way. Love your chatty videos ❤😊

    • @HannahRicketts
      @HannahRicketts  3 місяці тому +6

      Thank you!! 😊

    • @aman8086
      @aman8086 3 місяці тому +3

      I know that made me sad when she said that about herself 😢

  • @paulsmith1499
    @paulsmith1499 3 місяці тому +84

    I can't really get out much these days and your videos are much appreciated, they have a relaxed and pleasant feeling, like tagging along with a friend,.

  • @SarahSmith-nr2wj
    @SarahSmith-nr2wj 3 місяці тому +114

    Hannah, we all can have meltdowns under supermarket lighting 🤪 But truly you are such a pretty girl, have great skin, and on top of that u are fun and funny! So that moment you had is ABSOLUTELY no reflection of your true reflection honestly!❤❤❤

    • @HannahRicketts
      @HannahRicketts  3 місяці тому +8

      Thank you, that’s very kind!

    • @tanjagold
      @tanjagold 3 місяці тому +5

      That’s exactly what I was going say! Your skin is gorgeous Hannah, and under harsh fluorescent lights!? Fun episode, the Whole Foods hot bar sucks on an international level I see. They need to revamp.

    • @parkerstricklandrobinson5230
      @parkerstricklandrobinson5230 3 місяці тому +3

      Agreee❤❤❤❤

  • @FreshGrey-pm4vw
    @FreshGrey-pm4vw 3 місяці тому +66

    As one who shopped at the original Whole Foods Store in the US starting way back in 2000, I can tell you that it once was a fabulous company. The food selection was completely different back then. Then amazon bought the company. I wouldnt shop there if I lived near one as they have become a very commercialized and overpriced corporate entity.

  • @Steve757-fl1hd
    @Steve757-fl1hd 3 місяці тому +43

    Hello Hannah, I was an airline pilot for 32 years. London was one of my favorite layovers. Thank you so much for featuring the Whole Foods Store. I spent many hours at the store just looking at everything both to eat or take home with me. Yes, some of the stuff in the London Whole Foods is different from the Whole Foods here in the states. One thing, our Whole Foods here is nowhere as nice, well stocked and laid out as your store. This was a great trip down memory lane for me. So many of your videos are places I use to go in London just to enjoy the city and all it had to offer. I’m retired now and I sure miss my London.

    • @eli1985
      @eli1985 3 місяці тому +2

      Retired FA here, I miss London and...

    • @Steve757-fl1hd
      @Steve757-fl1hd 3 місяці тому +2

      @@eli1985 Hi Eli, well then you know. Never had a bad time in London.

  • @Tania008
    @Tania008 3 місяці тому +50

    Hi Hannah Barkers of Kensington was a department store in Kensington High Street, Kensington, London. It began as a small drapery business, John Barker & Company, founded by John Barker and James Whitehead in 1870 it closed down in 2006 and was redeveloped to offices and small stores. The Roof Garden was above Marks and Spencer’s. The florist outside St Mary Abbots has been there since 1870 and was saved a few years ago when the council wanted to close it down. It’s been run by the same family I believe for 5 generations and is totally part of the High Street Kensington history. St Mary Abbots I believe is Kensington Palace local church and my mum always remembers Princess Alice, Queen Victorias granddaughter used to go every Sunday. I was Christened in that church and it’s beautiful and I think they are doing a big project to restore it. Thank you for starting off in Adams and Eve mews it reminds me of when I walked down there to go to my primary school which is sadly no longer there. Great vlog again ❤️

    • @fionafrazer8820
      @fionafrazer8820 3 місяці тому +1

      Wasn't Derry & Toms in Kensington? I remember going to a roof garden for afternoon tea in the early 60's - could have been Barkers.

    • @Tania008
      @Tania008 3 місяці тому +1

      @@fionafrazer8820 you are right Derry and Toms was a department store with the Roof Garden which open in 1938. The location is now used by Marks & Spencer, H&M, and Gap, and as offices for Sony Music UK and Warner Music Group. Whilst the roof garden is still closed😢 Barkers was next to Derry and Toms once you crossed the road x

  • @gabriellemankin7677
    @gabriellemankin7677 3 місяці тому +51

    The jacket is fun. Beautiful color!

  • @BunnyWatson-k1w
    @BunnyWatson-k1w 3 місяці тому +7

    Seafood at 19:33. When my friend worked on the coast of southern England she would go each Saturday morning to the fisherman docks and buy seafood off the boat. She saved money and the fish was freshly caught.

  • @aeromero1980
    @aeromero1980 3 місяці тому +17

    I worked for Wholefoods for 8 years in two different states as a cake decorator and catering specialist. I still love shopping there. I do miss my employee discount, but not some of the customers. Some of them were so rude!

  • @lenorehamilton4220
    @lenorehamilton4220 3 місяці тому +8

    I live on a Pacific island that has banned single use plastic packaging and I have to say I am stunned and utterly appalled by the amount of plastic packaging! How irresponsible

  • @rickmiller6520
    @rickmiller6520 3 місяці тому +38

    Whole Foods is a slight quality upgrade in America but definitely at a premium. Another brilliant vlog! Thank you for sharing!

  • @karmelcrandall2926
    @karmelcrandall2926 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the great blog!!! Liked everything including the jacket!!!

  • @idahansson7696
    @idahansson7696 3 місяці тому +23

    Darling you are too hard on yourself! 💕You always look very well put together and your makeup and hair is always great - and even if it wasn't you are such a lovely person!

  • @dawnemcdougalldean3352
    @dawnemcdougalldean3352 3 місяці тому +22

    You’re so hilarious. I feel like I’m wandering around with a friend…well done Hannah. You are a natural on video.

  • @mgoblue8168
    @mgoblue8168 3 місяці тому +20

    It was Italian for "the islands and the sea."

  • @AuntBecky1
    @AuntBecky1 3 місяці тому +2

    Hi Hannah! Oh gosh I love the flowers. I am always grateful that you stop to show them. They make me so happy.

  • @jasonsmart3482
    @jasonsmart3482 3 місяці тому +20

    When i worked in Piccadilly there was a Wholefoods store literally two minutes from the office. It was nice to go for a mooch but so expensive, Use to treat myself for Christmas or something for my partner birthday but still preferred popping a bit further down piccadilly to Fortums.

    • @anniebowen1
      @anniebowen1 3 місяці тому +5

      Too right: Fortnum's is heaven!

    • @isabellind1292
      @isabellind1292 3 місяці тому +1

      @@anniebowen1 Can you buy Hovis bread readily in the UK? We used to buy it in all our Canadian grocery stores and it was very popular because of its wonderful flavor but you just can't find it anymore. It's such a shame.

  • @OcarinaSapphr-
    @OcarinaSapphr- 3 місяці тому +3

    Mushrooms are fantastic for bulking out dishes, & where you may not have a lot of meat, like stews & soups- fried mushrooms are **amazing** & several years back, I found mushroom chips. This is coming from someone who never liked mushrooms as a child, & would pick them off Supreme pizzas - I thank my mother for expanding my palate when I was willing, rather than trying to force it...

  • @trueslimness
    @trueslimness 3 місяці тому +4

    I lived in Sth Kensington in the '80's and Wholefoods was a department store called House of Fraser, and a funky, punky sort of indoor market, it was fab.

  • @adriana7144
    @adriana7144 3 місяці тому +15

    Haha. Yep, can comfirm, when I lived in California we called it Whole Pay Check.

  • @aliciaglauser2184
    @aliciaglauser2184 3 місяці тому +9

    Hannah, you NEVER look awful! Thanks for taking us along on the shop.🤩

  • @LogicalVelocity
    @LogicalVelocity 3 місяці тому +5

    Crying in Canada as we don't have any grocery stores where you can just walk in and have buffet type stuff like that. My son would love it. The prices are also way more reasonable in London. I hope to get there someday. Thanks for another great video Hannah.

  • @mikeanton9125
    @mikeanton9125 3 місяці тому +14

    My wife loved the jacket. I certainly loved the colour.

  • @BLUEBELL258
    @BLUEBELL258 3 місяці тому +27

    I'm all for treating yourself; life's too short not to. Nice jacket. Thank you.

  • @gemmapaterson9101
    @gemmapaterson9101 3 місяці тому +7

    Like everyone is saying, it’s like shopping with a friend! We’re there with you Hannah 😊 👍

  • @Elisabeth-zi8ww
    @Elisabeth-zi8ww 3 місяці тому +5

    Thank you Hannah for the Whole Foods video..In the Phoenix Arizona US area we have one Whole Foods, extremely busy, one story, no cheese room..there wedges of blue cheese is yummy and extremely expensive, but a nice treat..plus they have jars of clotted cream for my homemade raisin scones..it is 25 miles away from us, so we don't go very often, just special occasions...take care..

  • @alexandrabeicht4512
    @alexandrabeicht4512 3 місяці тому +5

    What fun❣️ Thank you for taking us shopping! So many yummy things...especially the lemonade Looks so good!🛍️

  • @andrelewis3839
    @andrelewis3839 3 місяці тому +9

    I’m British so a bit biased but I’m really enjoying these lovely guided tours of the world’s greatest city!
    Thank you Hannah! 😊

  • @BunnyWatson-k1w
    @BunnyWatson-k1w 3 місяці тому +4

    Prepared food at 13:07. There was a food emporium like this at Pusateri's in downtown Toronto. I went a few years back for a sandwich. They sold it by the inch. A footlong roast beef sub was $36 CAD. A baguette was $7 CAD. They had a nice climate controlled cheese room. Of course stores like that do well where there are people who have money. Kensington is the same. Other sections of London will have discount food stores.

  • @lonegunwomen
    @lonegunwomen 3 місяці тому +5

    Enjoyed the video, your chatting is like an old friend visiting for a while. The jacket is a fun item so cheerful. Wholefoods is not too bad, a little treat now and again is good for the soul. Thank you for sharing!

  • @karlp8484
    @karlp8484 3 місяці тому +9

    I notice that too, when I go into a British department store or supermarket, I get hit with this blast of heat. If I'm already wearing a top winter coat I'm nearly passing out with heat exhaustion after about 20 minutes.

  • @claudetteleblanc5273
    @claudetteleblanc5273 3 місяці тому +1

    Hannah , you are a joy to watch. Love that you show all types of stuff from food to flowered and architecture. I’m 73 year old female and cannot travel. With your Videos I get to see what the world has to offer. And you look beautiful in anything you wear. ❤❤❤a Canadian fan ❤

  • @CollectiveWest1
    @CollectiveWest1 3 місяці тому +4

    Thanks Anna. Whole Food Markets was expensive in NY when I was there decades ago, so that's just a result of the specific nature of the business. Actually, some of the fruit and veg are comparably priced with organic products in other shops, and items on sale can be almost justifiable.

  • @darlenechandler2403
    @darlenechandler2403 3 місяці тому +2

    I have been in that Whole Foods shop at Kensington Hight Street. I thought most of their food was Organic. I prefer the Marks and Spencers down the block. Wish we had Zara home in Canada, they closed them. I did go to the roof of that Branson building to see the Flamingos and had to show my passport. It was lovely up there sitting out on the roof. I thought they had closed it a few years ago. So interesting. Glad you enjoyed your food you purchased. Too bad about the watermelon being overpriced.

  • @margretabroad4873
    @margretabroad4873 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for the video. High Street Kensington has changed somehow, but in a way its still the same. Good to see the buffets are back at the Whole Foods Market. Enjoy the food.

  • @kimelliott3687
    @kimelliott3687 3 місяці тому +9

    Thanks Hannah! ❤ What a lovely mid week ‘pick me up’ to watch one of your blogs. Always a joy to watch xx

  • @OrontesRM
    @OrontesRM 3 місяці тому +8

    "le isole e il mare" (Italian) = the islands and the sea :) - the jacket is great!

  • @allmyothersubscriptions
    @allmyothersubscriptions 3 місяці тому +40

    The jacket is lovely! It is art teacher 'esque'.

  • @markbrown635
    @markbrown635 3 місяці тому +6

    Hannah you did an amazing job of showing every section of that Whole Foods Store, which was a gigantic store! Also, I do like your new jacket....very nice indeed! Thx Hannah for continuing to produce 2 vlogs a week, which I am sure takes a lot of time to edit! Also, I like the way you always pick new & different areas of London to showcase the many beautiful sites around town! Have a great week Hannah, & I look forward to your next vlog on Friday! All the best, & stay safe!!!

  • @normamurray4450
    @normamurray4450 3 місяці тому +9

    I love hanging out with you Hannah. I've been to a few High Teas, shopping at Christmas and now on a walk about snooping. I love the off white flowers as well and a slightly weighted blanket....now Whole Foods...love the baking! Lovely.

  • @CHILL73able
    @CHILL73able 3 місяці тому +7

    Hannah thinks she looked trash here but i was thinking...This is possibly the best Hannah ever looked...That jacket is a wardrobe win...the blue was just bouncing of you...definite keeper... excellent vlog ....Good part of town...makes Oxford Street look like the Ghetto....and that Cafe Concerto that sits almost opposite is one of the best vibes....a Cafe Concerto food review would be good..

  • @barrycoppock
    @barrycoppock 3 місяці тому +3

    My local Amazon Fresh usually has someone at the entrance to assist. Incidentally, if you pick up something and then put it back you have to make sure you replace it exactly as otherwise you will be charged for it! Being a sparkling water person I have ordered a pack of 12 Liquid Death from Amazon; only £14.76! And, don't put yourself down, you always look great!

  • @literallyheather
    @literallyheather 3 місяці тому +12

    In the US, I don't think WF is much more expensive than other grocery stores if you are buying organic. The prices have definitely decreased since Amazon bought them. Prime members get discounts on some items.

    • @lisae516
      @lisae516 3 місяці тому +5

      In Australia food is super expensive now - strawberries nearly 10$ a punnet crazy!!!stores look expensive in England too- noticed a lot of processed food and everything individually packaged- so much plastic

    • @lisae516
      @lisae516 3 місяці тому

      Weleda

  • @margaretbekhait9795
    @margaretbekhait9795 3 місяці тому +2

    Paper bags in a country that never stops raining make it make sense love your jacket.stay safe stay beautiful🍸❤

  • @rexlawrence1168
    @rexlawrence1168 3 місяці тому +5

    Buy what you like. You know what is too much and your sense of self style is excellent.. I enjoyed this video.

  • @christinamadole4324
    @christinamadole4324 3 місяці тому +1

    I really enjoy your videos and I like your humor. I can tell you make people feel at ease. It's like shopping with a friend.

  • @R.Williams
    @R.Williams 3 місяці тому +5

    Hey! Whole Foods! There's one across the street from me. I mostly go there to return Amazon packages. I do like their bread which they'll slice for you and I'll buy a cake for birthdays but they are generally too pricey for regular grocery shopping. Especially their salad and hot bar. Not much food for a pretty big price. It is fun to go and look at stuff though. Thanks Hannah!

  • @lmp9256
    @lmp9256 3 місяці тому +1

    Not rubbish, I loved it. I love you chatting away to us. Going to send this to my Sis. Pretty sure she will love you 😊🙏🏻❤️

  • @robertlopez3941
    @robertlopez3941 3 місяці тому +5

    Okay Hannah, I’ll be the American to say it, “Americans don’t eat to live, We live to eat.” I’m sure I’m not saying anything new. Costco, Whole Foods, are the American obsession with food 😂. I see that the food halls in F&M and Harrods don’t sell a lot of processed foods. To me, Costco and Whole Foods is where I buy my guilty pleasures.😊

    • @debbier9325
      @debbier9325 3 місяці тому +1

      From one American to another, I agree!! Being half Spanish & half Philippine, we do a lot of cooking & eating 😊

  • @reneerobertlancaster8714
    @reneerobertlancaster8714 3 місяці тому +2

    Lol! Whole paycheck….lol irl! I went to the Whole Foods in Santa Fe, NM recently. Waited in line to park in the lot, ran in and waited in line to spend $100, took my four items and waited in line to get out of the parking lot. It is an “adobe” version of the store so is worth seeing. I rather spend my time and money at Trader Joe’s.

  • @jimnorlem6802
    @jimnorlem6802 3 місяці тому +4

    Hannah, you do an outstanding job. Thank you so much for your videos. I enjoy all your videos thank you so much for taking the time to do them. I look forward to your next video and your lovely self explaining what's going on.

  • @user-nu5zy1sl4s
    @user-nu5zy1sl4s 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi Hannah, I just wanna say I so enjoyed watching you in London. Please never stop and hi from Ohio and thank USA.❤

  • @jaana.s.
    @jaana.s. 3 місяці тому +4

    I like your new jacket very much, brings up your personality😊

  • @marypouchet2306
    @marypouchet2306 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for this video! Oh gosh how exciting to see this! I am from Trinidad and Tobago and been to London several times. Last year on 7th or 8th June I was right there inside Whole Foods, browsing and eating AND wandering all over Ken. High St. lovely to see it.Felt as though I could jump on a plane and whizz inside all those lovely (but a bit pricey stores) So what🫢 I do love them all and Ken High Street itself.

  • @awineandfoodnerd
    @awineandfoodnerd 3 місяці тому +15

    Happy Post Bank Holiday Tuesday, Hannah! I like the new jacket. Giving chore coat/art teacher vibes. Really enjoy seeing the grocery stores in London. Interesting to see the difference in prices and offerings. The Whole Foods near me have become much more competitive in pricing on certain items, sometimes being cheaper than the bigger chain grocery stores. Hope you have an awesome week! See you Friday!

  • @jbavar32
    @jbavar32 3 місяці тому +2

    Occasionally I have lunch at the Whole Foods in Burbank and the prices seem about the same give the exchange rate. But I was quite a few foods in your vlog that we don’t have here. Love the jacket btw. Adds a bit of whimsy to your couture.😊

  • @matildesmith-f9v
    @matildesmith-f9v 3 місяці тому +4

    Hi Hannah you are such a beautiful lady with a great personality. I enjoy all your videos. Your visits to the shops remind me of my life in London. I left 16 years ago, I was fed up with the taste of chemicals in my mouth, no matter how good I prepared my meals there was always that horrible taste. Taking the tube was also a challenge plus the contamination problem. My nose was full of black stuff. I feel so much better where I live now, it is less stressful and a lot less expensive. All the best

  • @mmcs4973
    @mmcs4973 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the stroll around Whole Foods, more for your commentary than the foodstuffs. I laughed most of the time😅

  • @BunnyWatson-k1w
    @BunnyWatson-k1w 3 місяці тому +4

    At 30:24. The total of 44.22 pounds for those items. That's $73.03 CAD. I spend almost that price for a week's groceries in Canada.

    • @Innerlight320
      @Innerlight320 3 місяці тому

      London prices London salary £250000

    • @BunnyWatson-k1w
      @BunnyWatson-k1w 3 місяці тому

      @@Innerlight320 Is that the average annual salary in London?

    • @Innerlight320
      @Innerlight320 3 місяці тому

      @@BunnyWatson-k1w Not sure just messing around but that and more for some so shopping there wouldn’t be an issue

  • @alexandrasmith7682
    @alexandrasmith7682 3 місяці тому +1

    I shopped at Whole Foods while I lived in the United States ..... It was one of the few places that you could buy decent quality food. It was a bit more than usual but hardly requiring serious wealth. I normally shop at M&S, but in London, I do like to go to Fortnums.

    • @alexandrasmith7682
      @alexandrasmith7682 3 місяці тому

      By the way, Amazon works in conjunction with Morrisons, the Northern supermarket.

  • @kirahastings9900
    @kirahastings9900 3 місяці тому +4

    When Amazon Fresh opened some stores in my city, they were required to accept cash so as not to discriminate against people who didn't have smart phones. I was allowed to shop there once on that basis and found their prepared food reasonable. They shut down after the pandemic. Until a couple of years ago, when the hill became too much, I shopped at my neighborhood WF regularly. Used to get a lot of prepared food but once Amazon took over, the quality dropped sharply and it's no longer worth it. Can't believe the size of your store. It's about 4 times the size of my local store. As always, enjoyed your video. Love that jacket!

  • @ourhealingvoice
    @ourhealingvoice 3 місяці тому +1

    Hannah WholeFoods was originally 'Barkers of Kensington', one the the great London Department Stores ...

  • @sunilnijran1515
    @sunilnijran1515 3 місяці тому +4

    Another great vid, Hannah!! ... What an amazing food store!! .. So much variety!! My favourite item.. The Liquid Metal water!! .. What amazing branding!! .. Very clever!! And Hannah.. why do you keep putting yourself down over your looks and mentioning your age?!?😪.. You don't look terrible!! .. You're bloody gorgeous!!😍🥰.. Please don't put yourself down again.. ok?!?🙏🙂🙏... Looking forward to your next vid on Friday, Beautiful!!!👍🙂

  • @gwynethglas-brown9171
    @gwynethglas-brown9171 2 місяці тому +1

    Never see that store before. 😮 was very interesting to see though. Hear your opinion .
    Have a Good weekend 🥰

  • @terryl3948
    @terryl3948 3 місяці тому +4

    You are so funny... I understand about appearance we all say the same thing, but you always look great just like Hannah should. Great food vid. love cheese and yeasty sweet treats. Even buying the premade foods, for a single person, it's ideal. No waste... not buying extra ingredients to cook something, which would be a waste, cause you may never use it again...... The price would equal out. Take care... remember: you look great. 🥰

  • @FalafelSam
    @FalafelSam 3 місяці тому +2

    If you're keeping an eye on the prices of the produce and hot table items, there are some good deals at Whole Foods. The variety is unmatched by regular grocery stores, for sure. You picked out a few good items and the jacket is a nice choice, too

  • @graemejones2061
    @graemejones2061 3 місяці тому +12

    Sir Richard Branson sold the roof gardens & some of the building(65,000ft) to a guy who is turning in into a Private members Club (3/4 floors) with the gardens as the pinnacle of it, should open later this year. can't wait for your review of that one, £500 + for membership 🙂

    • @Wyz369
      @Wyz369 3 місяці тому +1

      More "elite" types.... living in their delusions 🙄

  • @SunFlower-kg8yn
    @SunFlower-kg8yn 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for doing High Street Ken, used to be home sweet home as a child in the 70s, ans as someone already mentioned Barkers was a department store

  • @michellefathers1619
    @michellefathers1619 3 місяці тому +5

    Luscombe drinks are made near Buckfastleigh, Devon and they are delicious. We also have Cawston Press; the rhubarb and also the elderflower flavours are divine, and imo, even better

    • @celia61597
      @celia61597 3 місяці тому +1

      Hi! American here. How do you pronounce Buckfastleigh? Is it the way it looks? I'm always intrigued by names of places in the UK and the way they're pronounced.

    • @michellefathers1619
      @michellefathers1619 3 місяці тому

      @@celia61597 Hi, yes it's pronounced buck-fast-lee. I know, lots of English place names have odd pronunciations. I still get some wrong and I was born here 😂

  • @shirleymclean5895
    @shirleymclean5895 3 місяці тому +1

    Barkers ( Derry Tom building ) was once THE most fashionable store in London. The history is incredible. BIBA iconic store by designer Barbara Hulanicki! The roof top garden and restaurant - famous! Flamingos, ducks, doves, lived up there. Just beautiful! Wish I could have seen it in its GLORY days! The place to be seen, full of Popstars, designers and Londons illuminati!😎

    • @shirleymclean5895
      @shirleymclean5895 3 місяці тому +1

      Kensington Roof Gardens Art Deco, Virgin sold it recently to the CEO of OVO 2021.They plan to build on the site. I hope they retain the various gardens up there! How brilliant it would be if you could get up there to see it before they bring in the builders. The public were assured that all the birds and wildlife were CAREFULLY sent to a sanctuary, when Virgin sold it. I hope so!🤨

  • @purplepothos5794
    @purplepothos5794 3 місяці тому +4

    29:44 You went up to there with such open curiosity before enthusiastically declaring your love of crisps, then the slight pause and the complete 180 🤣

  • @dianacarragher5845
    @dianacarragher5845 3 місяці тому +2

    Hello Hannah lovely shoppinng around Kensington i lived in the Old Brompton Rd in the 60s on a working holiday have been back many times. The supermarket is where Barkers Dept store use to be it brings back great memories.

  • @richardalfredpalmer9660
    @richardalfredpalmer9660 3 місяці тому +15

    It’s a beautiful jacket Dear Hannah Ricketts ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @teresa55
    @teresa55 3 місяці тому +1

    Love watching you from 🇨🇦 and please 🙏 please don’t ever stop being you! Love you chatting all the way through that’s why I watch!!

  • @Michelle-e4z
    @Michelle-e4z 3 місяці тому +5

    Very enjoyable
    Expensive, but lovely store
    Your jacket looks lovely too…

  • @opalbeach9626
    @opalbeach9626 3 місяці тому +2

    That wholefoods have more to go food than the one close to me in New Jersey. And the price is much better. I realized that food in the UK is less expensive than here in New Jersey and Manhattan. Thanks for Sharing Hannah

  • @nelliemelba4967
    @nelliemelba4967 3 місяці тому +7

    The cut and colour of jacket looked effortlessly stylish on you, Hannah. And when you get to my age you accept that the face is what it is! 🤷😊 Amazon: The fact that it's cashless and camered throughout, with weighted shelving, IS a no no for me. I want the choice to use cash. But I liked your mozy around this and Whole Foods, lovely food, good for a treat but not as a regular thing. Loved your chat, and that bit of music right at the end! Cheers Hannah!

  • @josephinepoku1260
    @josephinepoku1260 2 місяці тому +1

    Whole milk is definitely better, you’re right. Much more healthy. All natural and much tastier too.

  • @maleekakhan2316
    @maleekakhan2316 3 місяці тому +11

    Ooooo lovely unique vlog was fascinating to watch this. Thank you for sharing. Btw you so beautiful girl. Sending you love in the world ❤😊🥹🌍🫶

  • @priscillas.5314
    @priscillas.5314 3 місяці тому +2

    WholeFoods in the UK is now an average supermarket with very high prices. It used to be very good and now I discovered that it's been bought by Amazon I understand why it deteriorated so much.

  • @g.s.632
    @g.s.632 3 місяці тому +4

    Thank you so much for your weekly videos !!!! And please, you look so pretty! Legit, everytime I begin to watch your videos I always think first « she looks so nice and fresh »

  •  3 місяці тому +2

    Hey beautiful Hannah, it is WHOLE PAYCHECK!!! Where I live we have a Whole Foods then across the Street is a Trader Joe’s (owned by the same German corporation that owns Aldi and Lidl)! You buy a couple of specialty things from Whole Foods then spend the rest at Trader Joe’s which is fairly cheap and affordable!!! Stay awesome young lady!!! ✌👍💟🤠

  • @gloriastone3211
    @gloriastone3211 3 місяці тому +3

    Loved the video Hannah. We don't have a Whole Foods in our town of 10,000 people - probably a good thing. lol I would definitely buy some things for a treat now and then but it wouldn't be my regular grocery store. I love your jacket and you do not look horrible! You always look beautiful my dear. Thanks for taking us shopping!

  • @niclifts3831
    @niclifts3831 3 місяці тому +1

    Does anyone know if London is safe for travelers with current protests? London has been my favorite city and I am planning to go for holidays this year. Kindly let me know. Thank you, Hannah, for your lovely blogs and cheerful spirit! This is such a nice community of viewers.

  • @emidyl24
    @emidyl24 3 місяці тому +3

    fun trip Hannah, and thanks for the chuckles as always!

  • @leighalmond4128
    @leighalmond4128 3 місяці тому +1

    And you always look nice! Please don't be so hard on yourself! You're a lovely person!

  • @wendynaish8055
    @wendynaish8055 3 місяці тому +12

    The stitching on the towels is called blanket stitch ( just saying 🤣)❤

    • @HannahRicketts
      @HannahRicketts  3 місяці тому +1

      Oh yes!! Thanks!

    • @wendynaish8055
      @wendynaish8055 3 місяці тому

      @@HannahRicketts needlework at school wasn’t completely wasted on me lol ❤️

  • @kristenoten7824
    @kristenoten7824 3 місяці тому +2

    USA here - even with the conversion those prices are really cheap compared to Whole Foods in California where I live. Companies can charge US Americans anything and we just pony up :( Also please spend more time at the meat counter - that's always my favorite portion of these videos😆 Thank you!

  • @rockytroyer6642
    @rockytroyer6642 3 місяці тому +3

    You are so funny…enjoying your blogs tremendously

  • @ravenprice6112
    @ravenprice6112 3 місяці тому

    I visited England for the first time last July and was SHOCKED at the great prices compared to back home in the states. I'm from Georgia originally but I have lived in WA state for the last five years. I visited Waitrose when staying in York and found the prices to be excellent. For reference, here are some prices of food and other household items I have gotten at local stores:
    Whole chicken:$22
    Heavy cream: $5
    Bag of coffee beans: $12 for one pound
    Deodorant (if you want the non toxic kind) : $8-$15
    Avocados: $2-$3 dollars PER AVOCADO
    Toilet paper: 12 rolls for $12
    I could make a huge list, but this is a decent representation of prices in Washington State. I can't WAIT to move to England

  • @sarahgee9598
    @sarahgee9598 3 місяці тому +4

    Great vlog, did not know Amazon owned them. Loved the jacket and hope you got home without the bags getting soaked. Oh and you looked fine Hannah ❤🎉

  • @bronwencampbell6943
    @bronwencampbell6943 3 місяці тому +1

    Hannah! So lovely! Inside and out! Please don’t let perception get the better of you- you looked a bit tired but who wouldn’t be with a full time job and vlogging, editing, and personal life, whew! I don’t know how you do it all. After my 8 hours of work, I go home for a nap 💤

  • @phileagle8432
    @phileagle8432 3 місяці тому +6

    Tower of Terror! 😂😂😂😂 the tech in that Amazon store still impresses me to!

  • @kelliewilson8221
    @kelliewilson8221 3 місяці тому +2

    Firstly you look fine. Don't be so hard on yourself. And your new jacket is lovely. We shop at both out major supermarkets in Australia Coles and Woolies but very rarely buy our meat from there as most of it can be a bit dodgy. I'm noticing a lot of heat and eat stuff appearing more at the shops. Think a lot of people don't have the time to cook from scratch any more which is a shame. I liked this vlog as it shows if I get to the UK next year what sort of budget I will need yes may need to remotgage the house ha ha. Have a great rest of the week and will catch you Saturday morning ❤❤❤