Contributing Member Denise Posted November 13, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted November 13, 2008 I think it extremely mean spirited of you Americans to have kept Oreos to yourselves for so long The unfair one I know about is the Aussies keeping all the TimTams down south. We loved them in 93-94 when we were down there, and my sister brought some back with her when they moved back here a few years later. But I've had none since, and they're GOOOOOOD! Quote
Contributing Member barra Posted November 13, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted November 13, 2008 Tim Tams on the way Denise. Barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Contributing Member Denise Posted November 13, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted November 13, 2008 WOW! Thanks Barra! I'm racking my brain trying to think of something uniquely Canadian, but not coming up with much. Maybe I am so used to these things I don't know they are "ours" only? Or maybe we just select from the good stuff from around the world so we don't need to come up with our own? Anything from up here that you miss down there, Barra? (Sorry, I don't think moose steak will make it through your customs department.) Quote
Members tonyc1 Posted November 13, 2008 Members Report Posted November 13, 2008 Plenty of Oreos and Tim Tams down here. Also crumpets and muffins and scones. We'd have hot scones once or twice a week for morning tea which contributes to me being slightly overweight, but she loves me!! I had a customer in the other day and we were discussing food and she said if you smear some Vegemite over potatoes before you bake them it makes them more delicious and if you do the same with a leg of lamb it is also very tasty! I haven't tried it yet so I can't comment, but I will try it within the next week or so and give you my verdict. Tony. Quote
tashabear Posted November 14, 2008 Report Posted November 14, 2008 WOW! Thanks Barra! I'm racking my brain trying to think of something uniquely Canadian, but not coming up with much. Maybe I am so used to these things I don't know they are "ours" only? Or maybe we just select from the good stuff from around the world so we don't need to come up with our own? Anything from up here that you miss down there, Barra? (Sorry, I don't think moose steak will make it through your customs department.) Poutine. mmmmmm... poutine. Doesn't travel well, but holycrapDELICIOUS. I got a craving for it while deployed, and you should have seen the looks on the faces of the chow hall guys when I asked them to put gravy on my fries. Then mozzarella from the salad bar and YUM. Pale imitation of the real thing, but it got me by. :-D Quote
Members cem Posted November 14, 2008 Members Report Posted November 14, 2008 The unfair one I know about is the Aussies keeping all the TimTams down south. We loved them in 93-94 when we were down there, and my sister brought some back with her when they moved back here a few years later. But I've had none since, and they're GOOOOOOD! I refuse to buy them very often as they last all of 5 seconds in my house, though an exception is made in winter as you can't beat the traditional dunking into coffee or hot chocolate. Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted November 14, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted November 14, 2008 Hey Ray..I`m pretty sure Oreo's are far more common in the UK supermarkets now than they were a year ago. Sadly not on the Welsh border, Merrik - we are just grateful if Tesco doesn't run out of basic stuff by 4pm on a Friday... Biltong is a different matter. Check out www.biltong.co.uk - I have been buying from Larry Susman down in Newhaven for the past 20 odd years. You can definitely trust his mail order service even if his taste in rugby teams is a bit odd. Too much information, Aaron... I'm hooked on Oreos, lard or not. Denise - think maple syrup... Have you ever had it with snow? Wassa Tim Tam? Do we need them in the UK? Poutine? recipe please! Fudge covered Oreos - nah, you're kidding... drool... Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Contributing Member UKRay Posted November 14, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted November 14, 2008 I forgot to add a real British delicacy to the list: you just have to try Spotted Dick: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_Dick This is one of my all time favorite puddings. Just the thing for a cold winter day. These days you can even get them ready made and ready to eat (remember: Spotted Dick should always be served with piping hot custard!). Aaron and Crystal, yours are already on their way! Those of you who are not on my foodie mailing list can take a look at: http://www.hub-uk.com/family03/family0117.htm for a recipe. Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Contributing Member barra Posted November 14, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) Wassa Tim Tam? Do we need them in the UK? http://www.arnotts.com.au/products/TimTam.aspx http://www.spiletta.com/UTHOF/timtam.html Barra. Edited November 14, 2008 by barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
tashabear Posted November 14, 2008 Report Posted November 14, 2008 Poutine? recipe please!Fudge covered Oreos - nah, you're kidding... drool... Poutine is a French-Canadian dish, that, much like Scotch eggs, is a heart attack on a plate. Take hand-cut French fries, cover them with chicken gravy, then put diced or shredded cheese curd on top. If you can't find cheese curd, shredded mozzarella will do in a pinch. YUM. And I wish I was kidding about the fudge-covered Oreos. There are a lot fewer in the box, but they are delish. Did you get regular Oreos, or the Doubl-Stuf version, which have double the creamy filling? They are also periodically available in flavors, like mint, peanut butter, or coffee. Quote
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