well thats one way of getting rid of the in-laws, by firing squad lol

I hope you jest

I got a bollocking yesterday by an immigration official yesterday for missing out a section on my landing card. I didn't have anything to declare ('ish), so I left it blank. Naughty, naughty, naughty. I can't imagine what they do to someone with a pound of chipolatas.

this has had me giggling away omg when we went over all my mate asked for was tea bags and chocolate , lol

They should also be declared. I've been told off for not declaring, as food, a bar of Toblerone I'd bought in the duty free shop at LHR.

Much depends on the officer you find yourself in front of. I try to avoid women, particularly Asian ones. I've idea why it is but they seem to be the most officious and little-Hitlerish.

You can get Bisto Gravy granules at the regular supermarket for $3.99.

which one ????

Nope. When they were over in October they brought a huge bag of PG Tips. Almost filled one suit case by itself!

Tea bags and jaffa cakes are OK.

Meat and any meat products are NOT. And if they don't declare it, let's hope the sniffer dogs are not working that day

Seriously - don't ....

ann m is correct they do have sniffer dogs trained for meat (as well as more exotic substances), I've seen one in action in St John's.

If you do get caught the products will be confiscated, you may be fined, and you will be searched every time you enter Canada for the next 5 years.

My wife has 3 local butchers who make the 6 varieties of British Sausages, Pork Pies and Bacon she sells, so if you ask around your area you may find a Butcher who can help you.

I've been 'sniffed' the last two times I have come into Canada

Independant Grocer, Canadian Superstore, Loblaws to name a few- its in the tinned gravy section next to the Bisto Powder. Available in chicken and beef granules.