Food Not Available in the UK
 

We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

Yup we have Dorritos here.
Well, in Belgium anyway so I 'm sure they have them in the UK too.
What we don't have here is stuff like butterfingers, or Mountain Dew and uhm
.. well there 's lots of stuff we don' t have actually, but I can't think of
any names as we don't hear those names too often obviously. Could you
mention some more examples?

"Susan" schreef in bericht
news:[email protected]...
    > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

I'm in the UK and yes we certainly have Dorritos & Pringles here - very easy
to find.
Is there anything else you want to check?
Alan.

"Evognaf" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Yup we have Dorritos here.
    > Well, in Belgium anyway so I 'm sure they have them in the UK too.
    > What we don't have here is stuff like butterfingers, or Mountain Dew and
uhm
    > .. well there 's lots of stuff we don' t have actually, but I can't think
of
    > any names as we don't hear those names too often obviously. Could you
    > mention some more examples?
    > "Susan" schreef in bericht
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > > they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

In article , Susan
writes
    >We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    >to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    >Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    >they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!


There is very little that you have that we don't have, as far as snacks
are concerned.
--
Marie Lewis

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

[email protected] (Susan) wrote:
    > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category?

Healthful, such as carrots and bananas, or harmful such as Twinkies?
Do you want to help them or harm them? Or just turn them in to fat
slobs such as those found in the USA?

But your subject is quite right. Food is not available in the UK.
Well, at least not in London. They have stuff to put in your mouth to
chew on and provide some fuel but it's sure not stuff you'd want to
eat at home.
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Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

[email protected] (Susan) wrote in message news:...
    > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

When I lived in the UK a relative brought over those "gourmet"
jellybeans with all the unusual flavors. It's possible they're
available there now but back then (7 yrs ago) they were a big hit. I
wouldn't bring ordinary junk food--the brands may be different but the
taste is not really so different. Maple candy is very American and not
available (yet). Anyone know if Oreo cookies are in the UK now?

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

When our boys were that age, they delighted in"discovering" European
stuff -- They became connoiseurs of European snacks, and delighted in the
bragging knowledge when they got home. ( Orangina came in both 24 and in 25
cc bottles, and they could spot the difference across a room). And when
things such as Orangina and Nutella turned up in the U.S. they could give
"expert" advice to their friends. They are just the right age to become food
snobs. Encourage it.
rjf
"Susan" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

"Ariege" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > [email protected] (Susan) wrote in message
news:...
    > > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > > they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!
    > When I lived in the UK a relative brought over those "gourmet"
    > jellybeans with all the unusual flavors. It's possible they're
    > available there now but back then (7 yrs ago) they were a big hit. I
    > wouldn't bring ordinary junk food--the brands may be different but the
    > taste is not really so different. Maple candy is very American and not
    > available (yet). Anyone know if Oreo cookies are in the UK
now?


The jellybeans are widely available now. As are Oreos, reeses cupcakes and
now vanilla coke. Hey we even have peanut butter and jelly although not as
good as just adding strawberry jam to a peanut butter sandwich.

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

Years ago it was true of Wintergreen Lifesavers. Given today's
marketing I doubt that you will find much. You can find cooking
products that are expensive to find in the UK but not much for kids.

Frank Matthews

Susan wrote:
    > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

On 12 Apr 2003 03:53:18 -0700, [email protected] (Icono Clast) wrote:

    >Healthful, such as carrots and bananas, or harmful such as Twinkies?
    >Do you want to help them or harm them? Or just turn them in to fat
    >slobs such as those found in the USA?

That was uncalled for.

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

On 11 Apr 2003 20:54:24 -0700, [email protected] (Susan) wrote:

    >We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    >to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    >Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    >they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

How about regional foods in your area? Maple sugar candy if from New
England, etc.

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

Susan wrote:
    >
    > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

I understand that food is not available in the UK.

We will be visiting in the UK, but of course we only will
eat what we are used to at home. Can you please give me a
complete list of junk food from my homeland that is not
available in the UK? It goes without saying that you know
where I am from, and further, that you know the names of
all of the junk food from my home which is not available
in the UK. Preferably high-fat foods covered in disgusting
orange powder made from polysyllabic ingredients. We can't
bear the though of eating vegetables, meat, cheese, fruit,
or any other nutrition food.

Travel is so enriching.

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

Big Al wrote:
    > I'm in the UK and yes we certainly have Dorritos & Pringles here - very easy
    > to find.
    > Is there anything else you want to check?

Do you have Caramelts? Chicken Magic? Those little Golden Cluster Pops? Jars
of Boston Creme? Sweetsnaps?

miguel
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Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

grey wrote:
    > [email protected] (Icono Clast) wrote:
    >> Healthful, such as carrots and bananas, or harmful such as Twinkies?
    >> Do you want to help them or harm them? Or just turn them in to fat
    >> slobs such as those found in the USA?
    > That was uncalled for.

That's right. He should have posted about how it's incredibly dangerous
there, most of the people are pickpockets, none of the ATMs ever work, and
all the shopkeepers cheat tourists.

miguel
--
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Latest photos: Dubai and Vietnam

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

In article , Ariege
writes
    >When I lived in the UK a relative brought over those "gourmet"
    >jellybeans with all the unusual flavors. It's possible they're
    >available there now but back then (7 yrs ago) they were a big hit.


Jelly beans are easily available, although somewhat expensive.
    > I
    >wouldn't bring ordinary junk food--the brands may be different but the
    >taste is not really so different. Maple candy is very American and not
    >available (yet).

But terribly sweet. As cloying as our Kendal Mint Cake
    >Anyone know if Oreo cookies are in the UK now?

Yes: they have them in Tesco and have had for some years.

--
Marie Lewis

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

Well, thanks to those who provided "helpful" information. When I
travel to London - several times a year - I stick to the items that I
know I can't get here in the US (and there are alot!). Therefore, I
never look around for familiar brands I get easily at home.

I guess the best thing would be to not attempt to be unique, but bring
things that teenage boys would enjoy.

Thanks everyone.



"Bob Fusillo" wrote in message news:...
    > When our boys were that age, they delighted in"discovering" European
    > stuff -- They became connoiseurs of European snacks, and delighted in the
    > bragging knowledge when they got home. ( Orangina came in both 24 and in 25
    > cc bottles, and they could spot the difference across a room). And when
    > things such as Orangina and Nutella turned up in the U.S. they could give
    > "expert" advice to their friends. They are just the right age to become food
    > snobs. Encourage it.
    > rjf
    > "Susan" wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > > they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

Susan wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Well, thanks to those who provided "helpful" information. When I
    > travel to London - several times a year - I stick to the items that I
    > know I can't get here in the US (and there are alot!). Therefore, I
    > never look around for familiar brands I get easily at home.
    > I guess the best thing would be to not attempt to be unique, but bring
    > things that teenage boys would enjoy.
    > Thanks everyone.

Have you considered taking a couple of CDs of 'yoof' bands which are unheard
of outside the US? There's a certain kudos to be gained for yer average teen
if they have access to 'music' not available to the general UK populace. The
more outrageous the better (though of course their parents will curse you
for it).

Jo

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

In February I spent 8 days with my 14 year old son. We ate everywhere
"for a taste'. Wimpy's burgers were more to our liking than Macdonald's.
In Tesco and ASDA we bought all sorts of good food: vegetables etc. My
son was intrigued with all the candies and scacks. He particularly liked
the drinks in the black bottles that were 15% apple juice and the rest
carbonated water. When he brought a bottle back to Canada the
neighbourhood kids that had a slurp were impressed too.

From the USA my boys like NECO wafers - because each one in the roll is
usually a different taste. Almost 100% sugar though :-(

In conclusion, the Brits have all sorts of neat candies. Maybe something
like Baby Ruth candy bars?

Ken

Susan wrote:

    > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

In article , Icono
Clast writes

    >Healthful, such as carrots and bananas, or harmful such as Twinkies?
    >Do you want to help them or harm them? Or just turn them in to fat
    >slobs such as those found in the USA?
    >But your subject is quite right. Food is not available in the UK.
    >Well, at least not in London. They have stuff to put in your mouth to
    >chew on and provide some fuel but it's sure not stuff you'd want to
    >eat at home.

Ignore Iconoclast - in the past I've virtually made him admit that there
is good food to be had in London (although he wriggled about it being
expensive)!

There are Michelin starred restaurants here - but you don't have to
spend that much to eat well. For example, outside London there 's a
restaurant called Edmunds in a little village called Henley in Arden
near Stratford on Avon, which was awarded a Michelin star earlier this
year and sounds very good value. I haven't been there yet, but hope to
visit soon. You can find references to it by doing a search on
google.co.uk, although I haven't been able to track down a web site for
it yet.

--
congokid
Eating out in London? Read my tips...
http://congokid.com

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

Marie Lewis wrote:
    >
    > In article , Susan
    > writes
    > >We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > >to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > >Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > >they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!
    >
    > There is very little that you have that we don't have, as far as snacks
    > are concerned.

And even if brand names differ, I'm sure most foods like that exist, all
over Europe. (Along with MacDonalds.) Why not bring them something
non-edible that they really CAN'T get at home (or only at much higher
cost)?

    > --
    > Marie Lewis

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

DuBois wrote:
    >
    > I understand that food is not available in the UK.

(asinine diatribe snipped)
    >
    > Travel is so enriching.

I wonder how you'd know? You certainly don't seem to understand the
concept of wanting to bring one's host some souvenir of one's own
country, as a token of friendship! FWIW, I hadn't noticed the "snack"
foods of other countries being particularly conducive to slenderness,
either - although I confess I'd far rather have Belgian "frites" or
French pastry than something like Dorritos (which I suspect would not
travel well, in any case).

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

On Sat, 12 Apr 2003 03:54:24 GMT, Susan wrote

    > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!


I'm not sure about the US, but I'm visiting my brother back in Canada
this year, and I intend on bringing back a box -- nay, multiple boxes -
- of TURTLES!!!

(I've only seen them once here, as a Christmas food import.)

--
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Ottawa/Toronto/Edmonton for 30 years
Southern England for the past 20 years

For e-mail, harvey becomes whhvs

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

"Ken Pisichko" wrote in message
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    > From the USA my boys like NECO wafers - because each one in the roll is
    > usually a different taste. Almost 100% sugar though :-(

Are they available outside New England? NECO = New England Confectionery
Company. Their "mother" factory was down the street from where I worked in
Cambridge, MA, decades ago - sweet smell.

I think the Moon Pie has at least a different name. Do they reach the UK?

The problem w/ maple candy (also made in Geauga County, OH) is that it would
be gone in a flash. Not good time-value for the high price.

I noticed bags of "Cracker Jack" candy at the supermarket checkout
yesterday. Unfortunately we'll never again see the tradition box package
with the little metal models mixed in with the candy. Can you imagine what
a liability lawyer could do with those little cast metal toys?

Is apple butter a normal UK product? The Frederick County, MD, tradition is
cottage cheese (curds?) with McCutcheon's apple butter on top. I've never
seen that GOOD combination elsewhere. http://www.mccutcheons.com/

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

"Harvey Van Sickle" wrote
    | Susan wrote
    | > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    | > to the kids that they can't get there
    | I'm not sure about the US, but I'm visiting my brother back in Canada
    | this year, and I intend on bringing back a box -- nay, multiple boxes -
    | - of TURTLES!!!
    | (I've only seen them once here, as a Christmas food import.)

I have fond memories of Freddo Frogs. They have been discontinued in the UK
for years, but I understand they're still available in Australia.

Owain

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

Do I have this correct: you are bringing turtles back to Canada? Why? there
are lots of those candies here now as i push these keys down...

Harvey Van Sickle wrote:

    > I'm not sure about the US, but I'm visiting my brother back in Canada
    > this year, and I intend on bringing back a box -- nay, multiple boxes -
    > - of TURTLES!!!
    > (I've only seen them once here, as a Christmas food import.)

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

R J Carpenter wrote:

    > "Ken Pisichko" wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > >
    > > From the USA my boys like NECO wafers - because each one in the roll is
    > > usually a different taste. Almost 100% sugar though :-(
    > Are they available outside New England? NECO = New England Confectionery
    > Company. Their "mother" factory was down the street from where I worked in
    > Cambridge, MA, decades ago - sweet smell.

I get mine at a little gas station north of Hallock, MN. I have seen them in
many places in MN and ND. I thus must assume they are sold wherever they have
access to a candy distributor not shackled by the "big names".

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

Ken Pisichko wrote:
    >
    > R J Carpenter wrote:
    >
    > > "Ken Pisichko" wrote in message
    > > news:[email protected]...
    > > >
    > > > From the USA my boys like NECO wafers - because each one in the roll is
    > > > usually a different taste. Almost 100% sugar though :-(
    > >
    > > Are they available outside New England? NECO = New England Confectionery
    > > Company. Their "mother" factory was down the street from where I worked in
    > > Cambridge, MA, decades ago - sweet smell.
    >
    > I get mine at a little gas station north of Hallock, MN. I have seen them in
    > many places in MN and ND. I thus must assume they are sold wherever they have
    > access to a candy distributor not shackled by the "big names".

They may just be a memory of my Minnesota childhood, but I think I've
also seen them here in Southern California - usually in bags of candy
sold around Halloween for the "tricks or treaters"

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

R J Carpenter wrote:
    > "Ken Pisichko" wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    >
    >>From the USA my boys like NECO wafers - because each one in the roll is
    >>usually a different taste. Almost 100% sugar though :-(
    >
    >
    > Are they available outside New England? NECO = New England Confectionery
    > Company. Their "mother" factory was down the street from where I worked in
    > Cambridge, MA, decades ago - sweet smell.

Actually, "NECCO". I bought some here at a candy/soda shop in LA. I
guess you really have to be a kid to enjoy them--to me, they tasted more
of sugar than anything else. I'm more used to the stronger flavored
stuff, like Altoids, Lakerols, etc.


    >
    > I think the Moon Pie has at least a different name. Do they reach the UK?

Never saw them in the UK. They're sort of delicate and may not travel
well....

    >
    > The problem w/ maple candy (also made in Geauga County, OH) is that it would
    > be gone in a flash. Not good time-value for the high price.
    >
    > I noticed bags of "Cracker Jack" candy at the supermarket checkout
    > yesterday. Unfortunately we'll never again see the tradition box package
    > with the little metal models mixed in with the candy. Can you imagine what
    > a liability lawyer could do with those little cast metal toys?

Now you get stickers, or perhaps temporary food-dye "tattoos"...

Gifts for the UK
 

If you have the guts to try music tastes you will find that CDs are a
good gift. The trick is to find something they would like.

Frank Matthews

Susan wrote:
    > Well, thanks to those who provided "helpful" information. When I
    > travel to London - several times a year - I stick to the items that I
    > know I can't get here in the US (and there are alot!). Therefore, I
    > never look around for familiar brands I get easily at home.
    >
    > I guess the best thing would be to not attempt to be unique, but bring
    > things that teenage boys would enjoy.
    >
    > Thanks everyone.
    >
    >
    >
    > "Bob Fusillo" wrote in message news:...
    >
    >>When our boys were that age, they delighted in"discovering" European
    >>stuff -- They became connoiseurs of European snacks, and delighted in the
    >>bragging knowledge when they got home. ( Orangina came in both 24 and in 25
    >>cc bottles, and they could spot the difference across a room). And when
    >>things such as Orangina and Nutella turned up in the U.S. they could give
    >>"expert" advice to their friends. They are just the right age to become food
    >>snobs. Encourage it.
    >>rjf
    >>"Susan" wrote in message
    >>news:[email protected]...
    >>>We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    >>>to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    >>>Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    >>>they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

At 11, 14 and 16 perhaps they could be introduced to British sack
foods? I'm sure you can find lots of "junk food" over there...and
much of what your kids now eat is probably produced by global
corporations anyway....

On 11 Apr 2003 20:54:24 -0700, [email protected] (Susan) wrote:

    >We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    >to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    >Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    >they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

Carole Allen wrote:

    > At 11, 14 and 16 perhaps they could be introduced to British sack
    > foods? I'm sure you can find lots of "junk food" over there...and
    > much of what your kids now eat is probably produced by global
    > corporations anyway....

True, but for different markets. There is no accounting for tastes and
these multi-nationals are only there to satisfy varying tastes. The
availability of products seem to be driven only by the demands of the
market. For years no Cherry-Cola was available in canada because market
research done by the company showed a tiny demand that would not support
starting another manufacturing "line".

I remember going to the Coca-Cola building in Atlanta several years ago.
On one floor there were free soda fountains dispensing drinks made in
different parts of the world: Europe, South America, Asia, etc. . The
litter was incredible as kids ran around drinking different drinks made
by C-C to serve the different palates of different parts of the world.
There were rather bitter drinks from Europe that had a stronger
bitterness than the Tonic Water sold here in canada. I quite liked that
European drink and would actually go out of my way to purchase it here in
Canada IF it were available. I could not tell the difference between the
C-C sold in Europe and that sold here in North America, but I am told
there is a difference.

One other thing... I swear I heard low (almost inaudible) oinking sounds
coming from several dispensers that were surrounded by folks guzzling the
free sodas ;-)

Ken

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

A suitable reply to a shocking post!!!!

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"DuBois" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Susan wrote:
    > >
    > > We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > > to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > > Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > > they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!
    > I understand that food is not available in the UK.
    > We will be visiting in the UK, but of course we only will
    > eat what we are used to at home. Can you please give me a
    > complete list of junk food from my homeland that is not
    > available in the UK? It goes without saying that you know
    > where I am from, and further, that you know the names of
    > all of the junk food from my home which is not available
    > in the UK. Preferably high-fat foods covered in disgusting
    > orange powder made from polysyllabic ingredients. We can't
    > bear the though of eating vegetables, meat, cheese, fruit,
    > or any other nutrition food.
    > Travel is so enriching.

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

On 13/04/03 09:04, in article [email protected],
"MDJ" wrote:

    >> We will be visiting in the UK, but of course we only will
    >> eat what we are used to at home. Can you please give me a
    >> complete list of junk food from my homeland that is not
    >> available in the UK?

I once was visited in the Far East by a US businessman whose suitcase was
filled with tins of baked beans ... he was afraid to touch anything
resembling foreign food.

He didn't get sick. On the other hand, he pulled a stunt like Jeb Bush's
wife. He ahd told me he intended to stock up with gold jewellery in Hong
Kong; I warned him to declare everything to US Customs, that duty and tax
was insignificant in the USA. Greedy, he tried to smuggle his booty through
and got caught and hit with mitigated forfeiture (you have to buy back your
stuff from Customs and pay the tax on top -- in his case $10,000). Same
thing

http://www.newsherald.com/archive/vi...t/va062499.htm
http://www.sptimes.com/News/011600/P...year_wit.shtml
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=1436

From the published accounts, they seem to have dealt rather lightly with
Columba Bush. But then taxes, like other laws, are for little people, aren't
they?

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

In article , Miguel Cruz
writes
    >Do you have Caramelts? Chicken Magic? Those little Golden Cluster Pops? Jars
    >of Boston Creme? Sweetsnaps?


No, thank goodness. They sound revolting!
--
Marie Lewis

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

In article , R J Carpenter
writes
    >Is apple butter a normal UK product? The Frederick County, MD, tradition is
    >cottage cheese (curds?) with McCutcheon's apple butter on top. I've never
    >seen that GOOD combination elsewhere. http://www.mccutcheons.com/


No, apple butter is not generally available. But then, it is not
generally to our taste.
--
Marie Lewis

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

On Sat, 12 Apr 2003 22:08:52 GMT, Ken Pisichko wrote

    > Do I have this correct: you are bringing turtles back to Canada?
    > Why? there are lots of those candies here now as i push these keys
    > down...

No, no: I am going forward from the UK (where I live), back to Canada
(where I grew up and where my brother still lives), and when at the end
of the trip I return back home -- "home" being the UK, as that's where
I've lived for the past 20 years and where I pay my mortgage -- I shall
bring back some Turtles with me.

Bringing them from back in Canada, back with me to the UK......kinda'
back to front... ;)


    >> I'm not sure about the US, but I'm visiting my brother back in
    >> Canada this year, and I intend on bringing back a box -- nay,
    >> multiple boxes - - of TURTLES!!!
    >>
    >> (I've only seen them once here, as a Christmas food import.)

--
Cheers,
Harvey

For e-mail, harvey becomes whhvs.

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

Hmmmm...no, never heard of any of those, sorry. Mind you, sounds like real
junk food, perhaps we're better off without them?

"Miguel Cruz" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Big Al wrote:
    > > I'm in the UK and yes we certainly have Dorritos & Pringles here - very
easy
    > > to find.
    > > Is there anything else you want to check?
    > Do you have Caramelts? Chicken Magic? Those little Golden Cluster Pops?
Jars
    > of Boston Creme? Sweetsnaps?
    > miguel
    > --
    > Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu
    > Latest photos: Dubai and Vietnam

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

"EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)" schrieb:
    >
    > Marie Lewis wrote:
    > >
    > > In article , Susan
    > > writes
    > > >We're visiting family in the UK and wanted to bring snack-type foods
    > > >to the kids that they can't get there (3 boys - ages 11, 14 & 16).
    > > >Can anyone help me figure out what falls into this category? I know
    > > >they have Pringles - do they have Dorritos? Thanks!
    > >
    > > There is very little that you have that we don't have, as far as snacks
    > > are concerned.
    >
    > And even if brand names differ, I'm sure most foods like that exist, all
    > over Europe. (Along with MacDonalds.) Why not bring them something
    > non-edible that they really CAN'T get at home (or only at much higher
    > cost)?
    >

How about some weapons, for example.

Tom
    > > --
    > > Marie Lewis

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

"R J Carpenter" wrote in message news:...
    > "Ken Pisichko" wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > >
    > > From the USA my boys like NECO wafers - because each one in the roll is
    > > usually a different taste. Almost 100% sugar though :-(
    >
    > Are they available outside New England? NECO = New England Confectionery
    > Company. Their "mother" factory was down the street from where I worked in
    > Cambridge, MA, decades ago - sweet smell.

Oh god, I remember that factory! For a few months sometime in the late
70s I had a temporary job working at the Artificial Intelligence Lab
at MIT and had to walk by the Necco factory every morning. During
those months they seemed to be making a lot of Mystic Mints (chocolate
covered mint wafers) and to this day whenever I smell or taste that
combination of flavors I have a Proust moment, recalling that
neighborhood, the walk, the geeks who worked at the AI lab....

Re: Food Not Available in the UK
 

In article , [email protected]
(Miguel Cruz) wrote:

    > Big Al wrote:
    > > I'm in the UK and yes we certainly have Dorritos & Pringles here -
    > > very easy
    > > to find.
    > > Is there anything else you want to check?
    >
    > Do you have Caramelts? Chicken Magic? Those little Golden Cluster Pops?
    > Jars
    > of Boston Creme? Sweetsnaps?

I think so, no, no, no and no, SFAIK!