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.)

--
Cheers, Harvey
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
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 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!