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Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by snow-white
(Post 6390258)
my oh returned form trip to uk in march he said they were bringing back wispa bars i loved them too, cannot remember why they stopped making them in first place???? the only chocolate i like here that tastes the same is the bars of milk chocolate lindt.
I don't mind Aussie or Brit chocolate; the taste difference is not that great to me (although I'm not keen on the Aussie prices). Cherry Ripe is rank. It tastes like those ones you used to get in Quality Street that were always left till the end. I can't remember the name but there is a Peanut/Chocolate bar (squarish block with a gold coloured wrapper) here which is really nice - better than Yorkie. (That's another one for MoneyPenny to bring back to the UK - although I doubt she's read this far :D). I can't remember the name but there is a smaller chocolate manufacturer here who does a really nice box set (but it is expensive). Apparently Green and Black is owned by Cadbury. Not sure if this is just in Aus or worldwide. |
Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by MartinLuther
(Post 6390322)
I used to love the Wispa (and I was in B'ham when they launched it). Somewhere along the line I switched allegiance to Snickers. I did also like Yorkie until they got bought by Nestle.
I don't mind Aussie or Brit chocolate; the taste difference is not that great to me (although I'm not keen on the Aussie prices). Cherry Ripe is rank. It tastes like those ones you used to get in Quality Street that were always left till the end. I can't remember the name but there is a Peanut/Chocolate bar (squarish block with a gold coloured wrapper) here which is really nice - better than Yorkie. (That's another one for MoneyPenny to bring back to the UK - although I doubt she's read this far :D). I can't remember the name but there is a smaller chocolate manufacturer here who does a really nice box set (but it is expensive). Apparently Green and Black is owned by Cadbury. Not sure if this is just in Aus or worldwide. |
Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by NikiL
(Post 6390182)
Green and Black - especially if white chocolate is the preference. Not something you can eat a whole bar of in one sitting (although I've tried) as its tooo rich, but my God its good.
I'd bring back Galaxy and Cadbury's especially ripples and flakes. Yummm. There is something like Cherry Ripe in the UK but I think it's made by a little Scottish company. I think it's called Raspberry Ruffle. (Both rank in my opinion.) Remember a tub of Bisto gravy granules for me. :lol: |
Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Galaxy ??????...they still have Galaxy ????
I'd forgotten all about it :(....and I used to love it, 36 years ago :wub: Cherry Ripe?...uuurrrggghhh :eek: OH loves it though. |
Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by I_Will_Freckle
(Post 6390629)
Remember a tub of Bisto gravy granules for me. :lol: |
Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by moneypen20
(Post 6390643)
Did someone say something :unsure::lol:
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Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by moneypen20
(Post 6390422)
I did read it all, honest, :Dmost of it went over my head but not to worry.:lol: OK consensus is Cherry Ripe to UK and Galaxy and Wispa back home. Thanks :thumbsup:
Soemthing else you might want to take over is Violet Crumble, you can't get that in the UK either :) |
Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 6390707)
Bring me a wispa and you'll be my mate for ever, I've got a serious craving now. I can get UK chocolate Aeros in Pick n Pay, and I've just bought a mountain of Raisin Yorkies and Frys Choc Cream at Chermside, but I'd kill for a Wispa......!!!! :blink:
Soemthing else you might want to take over is Violet Crumble, you can't get that in the UK either :) |
Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by moneypen20
(Post 6390765)
I've got to go to Mothercare for a baby outfit for a friends grandson not yet born, I might as well get you a Wispa :lol: Will one do?;) What the hell is Violet Crumble:confused:
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Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 6390799)
Violet crumble is some kind of Aussie chocolate bar - don't ask me any more than that, I just know you can get them here but not over there, like cherry ripe. :D Everyone told me cherry ripes were the best chocolate ever so I tried one and it was disgusting, bit like a lamington, yeuch! Scared to try violet crumble in case thats stuffed with coconut too!!!
OH is having a thing for chocolate from the UK called 'munchies'. they are a packet of individual choccies, biscuit base, a blob of caramel, covered in chocolate, red packet............mmm :) (he's also having a thing for 'flammin hot monster munch' as well). |
Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Bring back some Cadbury's Twirl bars. They are the very best chocolate hit for milk choc people. Here they're just sweet and sickly. How about bringing back some walnut whips or chocolate gingers too:o. Come to think of it, anything by Thorntons would be nice.
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Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by herrchook
(Post 6390909)
Bring back some Cadbury's Twirl bars. They are the very best chocolate hit for milk choc people. Here they're just sweet and sickly. How about bringing back some walnut whips or chocolate gingers too:o. Come to think of it, anything by Thorntons would be nice.
OK so on the list should be: Galaxy Wispa Violet Crumble Twirl Walnut Whip Chocolate Gingers Munchies I've honestly got better things to spend my money on although I can't think what, nothing in the UK I haven't matched here yet but I think I'll need to rejoin the gym when I get back, there are that many meals out planned for various friendship groups, oh and the 'family' meal :blink: I'm going to come back looking like a blimp :eek: |
Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by I_Will_Freckle
(Post 6390629)
You can buy Green and Black here and it tastes just the same.
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Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Minstrels ... I can't find any over here, we all loved them in the uk. Mint aero's, that's about all I miss really :thumbup:
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Re: A question for those that know about chocolate!
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 6390799)
Violet crumble is some kind of Aussie chocolate bar - don't ask me any more than that, I just know you can get them here but not over there, like cherry ripe. :D Everyone told me cherry ripes were the best chocolate ever so I tried one and it was disgusting, bit like a lamington, yeuch! Scared to try violet crumble in case thats stuffed with coconut too!!!
What's a Black and Green?? Must be after my time, I've been here nearly 11 years! |
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