Culture: Two nations divided...

[electrathon]

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.

I sent him a Costco box of Oreos. They were classic Oreos. There were enough there to make most people sick. Since it was such a hit I was figuring on the next shipment having a differnat kind of Oreos in it.

Also, Ray, do you have snicker bars over there? Another item in a differant direction, Mr Clean magic erasers.

Aaron

[Johanna]

You haven't lived until you've had a deep fried Oreo. They are a dieter's sin, but worth every calorie!

Johanna

[tonyc1]

You haven't lived until you've had a deep fried Oreo. They are a dieter's sin, but worth every calorie!

Johanna

Johanna, how do you deep fry an Oreo? Do you coat it in batter, breadcrumbs or what?

Tony.

[UKRay]

Barra, I have just read about a Tim Tam Slam - where you Aussies apparently suck a beverage through a biscuit... is this for real?

Yes, we have Snickers over here Aaron but I have never heard of a Mr Clean Magic Eraser... until now!

I'm not sure even I could go for a deep fried Oreo, Johanna... and I ought to tell you Aaron, we have barely scratched the surface of our Oreo mountain. Just one packet and we both felt very slightly queasy... Oreos are great but obviously need to be enjoyed in moderation!

Sorry, Tashabear, but Poutine simply doesn't... no not even a little... no no no! You must have the constitution of a mule to eat that stuff. I've seen pictures now and I'm afraid for you. Very afraid!

[Merrik]

Ray,

I was born in Rhodesia and subsequently teethed on biltong, droewors. Think industrial tree chipper with added drool!

I also used to source it from retailers in the UK, which has become much easier over the past few years as the SA shops have boomed. However i stumbled across a couple of sites about making your own and i have been ever since. It works out so much cheaper and is surprisingly easy to do. If you want more info then feel free to PM me.

Cheers

[wildrose]

Johanna's right about the deep fried Oreos...they've become a staple at county fairs I've gone to. Another thing I adore at fairs is funnel cake.

[barra]

Yes the Tim Tam slam is true. You take a Tim Tam and a good cup of coffee. Bite a corner off from each end and drink the coffee thru the Tim tam like it is a straw. You get one or two sips before the Tim Tam melts. There is no alternative but to eat the Tim Tam and get another.

Barra

[tashabear]

Sorry, Tashabear, but Poutine simply doesn't... no not even a little... no no no! You must have the constitution of a mule to eat that stuff. I've seen pictures now and I'm afraid for you. Very afraid!

Chicken. Have you never had gravy on potatoes? It's a short step from there to poutine. Besides, I get it once a year, if that.

And now I want to go up to Manchester to Chez Vachon for poutine, and they're only open for breakfast and lunch. Dammit.

[Denise]

Tim Tams have arrived! Thank you Barra! They are GOOOOOOODDDDDD! I'll be sending a parcel soon. Just have to figure out what to put in it first. Never had poutine myself. Maybe the name puts me off...

[BillB]

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.)

Denise,

What about Canadian Bacon or Pauline's Pilot Biscuits? Those are the two things I remember most from canoe trips in canada in the 50's and 60's. Nothing like the smell and taste of Canadian Bacon frying in the skillet on a cool June morning in the Quetico Park.

BillB