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« on: February 27, 2007, 10:42:14 PM » |
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I'm sitting here eating my Bournville just wondering what everyone elses favourites Lets talk chocy and biccys  How come there are Crisps in the US that look like walkers but are called something else, are they related, and have they messed up the colour code too,  green is cheese and onion and Blue is salt and vinage so let it be know. |
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mcgonagall
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2007, 10:50:53 PM » |
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tim tams tim tams ad did i mention tim tams lol sorry but i love them and of course any chcolate but i really love old style white rocky road mmmmmmmmmm
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Roz
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2007, 10:55:19 PM » |
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Are they called Lays? They also call them that on 'The Continent'. Over in the Netherlands the green ones are Bolognaise flavour, so when a dutch guy came over here, bought some green ones and got the vinegar taste he was NOT impressed... I laughed so much because it's my favourite flavour (and promptly stole the pack). Favourite Choc: Alpini by Thorntons... alas they are dreadfully calorific  Favourite Biccy: KitKat  |
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« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2007, 11:00:15 PM » |
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Yeah thats them. Lol, so is Salt and Vinager a British thing I wonder. Don't think I have seen Bolognaise. Oh tell me more, not sure I have heard of that one. Last time I went into Thorntons they had some cake bars that were only like 39p for the pack because they were going out of date, see I had to help them out  Have you seen the toblarone advert that works so well I really wany a toblarone when I see it  |
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mcgonagall
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« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2007, 11:11:47 PM » |
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maybe instead of secret santa we should have a one of secret chocolate lmao
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Morningangel-Iola
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« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2007, 11:19:29 PM » |
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Yeah just sent chocy parcels around the world |
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blackcat20
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2007, 11:30:30 PM » |
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maybe instead of secret santa we should have a one of secret chocolate lmao
I have a friend that belongs to another forum; they had in international lolly trade, like the secret santa, where people sent lollies that were only found in their country.... |
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HPfamily
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« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2007, 11:34:27 PM » |
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WOW!! This is so strange!!! It's like I'm reading a different language here!!!  Half of what you guys are saying is all new to me!!!  Are crisps....chips? What are walkers? (visualizes baby scooting away in a walker) Are they called Lays? They also call them that on 'The Continent'.
Lays are good, but Pringles are better!!!  Let's see, green here is onion... orange would be cheese light blue would be salt and vinegar (one of my favorites!!!! ) Whats a biccy? I know what KitKat is...unless it's something different there!  My favorite Chocolates are Godiva!!! Someone's gonna have to share Tim Tams...never had them but always hear you all talking about them!! |
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Nienna
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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2007, 11:46:49 PM » |
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hee hee Walkers is a brand name of potato chips (as you call 'em Jackie) in the UK.
Lays ... I remember there were fab LOTR collectibles in their crisps/chips a few years ago and they were Polish too ... never seen any to try though ...
Pringles - yep we get those here!
Biccy = biscuit ... erm not too sure what you call them tho, is it crackers?
Mind you, crackers in the UK are something different again! HaHaHa!!
Tim Tams are very similar to Penguin bars - they are milk or plain chocolate covered choccie-flavoured buicuits that are sandwiched together with either choccie-flavoured or different flavoured fillings. VERY yummy!!
Thorntons chocs .... hee hee they're made about 10 miles away from where I live ... you think their chocs are good, try their ice creams in the summer ... mmmmm
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« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2007, 11:49:16 PM » |
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I'm with Jackie. What in the world are you girls talking about? I like Lays or Ruffles brand potatochips. Ruffles have ridges, Lays don't. Sorry Jackie, but I can't stand Pringles! They press those out all the same shape so that they stack and put them in a tube! My favorite flavor of chip is plain salt, but barbeque is really good too. They come in a red bag. Tim Tams are AWESOME!!!! Thanks to Jo for those last year! Kit-Kats are one of my favorite chocolate bars. Although can you really call them a chocolate bar? Maybe chocolate bar-ettes? Godiva is soooo gooood! Phil buys me a box of chocolate-raspberry cordials every Christmas. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2007, 11:50:36 PM » |
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We have lays crips here too, but i think we've gone back to calling them "thins". I think Americans tend to call biscuits "cookies"; the only time I use that word is in reference to choc chip cookies...cos choc chip biscuits doesnt sound right I was sent a pack of Penguins, and a few of my friends did the taste test...and we decided that nothing beats Tim Tams....Jackie, want me to send you some Tim Tams? |
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« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2007, 11:59:34 PM » |
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I think Americans tend to call biscuits "cookies";
OOOOH!! COOOKIES!!!! Why didn't you say so!!! My favorite of those are UH OH Oreo's!! I was sent a pack of Penguins, and a few of my friends did the taste test...and we decided that nothing beats Tim Tams....Jackie, want me to send you some Tim Tams?
Actually, I just received an offer to have some sent to me from a fellow Yak!! Thanks so much!!! Godiva is soooo gooood! Phil buys me a box of chocolate-raspberry cordials every Christmas.
MMMMM!!! I love the variety boxes!! Dom and I love looking in the little booklet, "index of chocolates", to see what to eat next!!! |
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Roz
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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2007, 12:01:38 AM » |
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WOW!! This is so strange!!! It's like I'm reading a different language here!!! Half of what you guys are saying is all new to me!!! Are crisps....chips? What are walkers? (visualizes baby scooting away in a walker) I'm really sorry in advance for this Jackie... but this secret language we are speaking really is English... honest, you just changed the meanings of everything... chips to us mean fries chips to you mean crisps to me... sweets to me mean candy to you.. Oh that enough of all that I'm off to bed I prefer Crisps/Lays to Pringles (what a relief, that brand is the same here ) since it's not all been mashed up, but I have a weakness for all crisps/chips so anything will do A biscuit is a bit like a cookie really, but often come in packets. Crackers to us are the things you put cheese on as the final course of a meal. I didn't realise that the Americans called sweet biscuits crackers Jules, I'm still learning the language that the Americans speak. Wow, you really started this post late at night to confuse the Brits Dawn maybe instead of secret santa we should have a one of secret chocolate lmao
Yes yes... we could so do that. Mark entered into a 'sweet' (candy) exchange with some pals in Canada... they sent some really hideous 'sweets' , but they enjoyed ours which was good  Talking of Polish food Jules, I HATE cup-a-soup or anything else that 'poses' as soup when it's really just horrible, but I really recommend an instant soup that the Polish have, their instant beetroot soup is delicious. I'll get the name of it It's perfect for picnics/long days in the office etc. Kate, apparently Tim Tams taste the way penguins used to taste til they got cheapened Do they do individually packed tim tams for taking out to lunches? Of course you can always use cling film |
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2007, 12:11:16 AM » |
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Kate, apparently Tim Tams taste the way penguins used to taste til they got cheapened Do they do individually packed tim tams for taking out to lunches? Of course you can always use cling film ah, ok. I think for a while you could buy tim tam "bars"; slightly bigger and packaged separately, but not sure they are around any more. As far as i know, they only come in the normal packs. The strange too is that there are 11 in a pack...Ive heard a theory that this is so that there is "one left for mum once the family have eaten the other ten" In terms of the chips/crisps debate...we use chips to refer to potato chips (thins etc) and hot chips....confused yet? |
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Roz
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2007, 12:19:00 AM » |
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ah, ok. I think for a while you could buy tim tam "bars"; slightly bigger and packaged separately, but not sure they are around any more. As far as i know, they only come in the normal packs. The strange too is that there are 11 in a pack...Ive heard a theory that this is so that there is "one left for mum once the family have eaten the other ten" ... and yet more evidence that Australian politicians want women to have big families... (what was it - one baby for him, one baby for her, and one for Australia? ) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4115829.stmIn terms of the chips/crisps debate...we use chips to refer to potato chips (thins etc) and hot chips....confused yet?
Argh! I just wouldn't know what to order in a restaurant! I'll stick to the safe option: "new potatoes" |
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« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2007, 12:25:37 AM » |
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ah, ok. I think for a while you could buy tim tam "bars"; slightly bigger and packaged separately, but not sure they are around any more. As far as i know, they only come in the normal packs.
A while ago you could also buy them in 'share packs' like freddo's or kit kats where they have a big bag with like 16 individually wrapped chocolates...in this case tim-tams. But I dont know if they do that anymore, havent seen them for a while. They were good though to take with you for a little snack! ummmm yummy its making me crave chocolate....you are all evil! *runs to grab a pack of tim tams* |
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Brilliant Snape.... once again you've put your keen and penetrating mind to the task and as usual come to the wrong conclusion!!
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« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2007, 12:29:08 AM » |
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maybe instead of secret santa we should have a one of secret chocolate lmao
I have a friend that belongs to another forum; they had in international lolly trade, like the secret santa, where people sent lollies that were only found in their country.... That's a lot of fun!! We do that every year at this Japanese forum. We just decide on the size of the box we'll send, fill it with candy/sweets and ship it to someone  . And that would be great here since we're all scattered around the world. |
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« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2007, 12:29:58 AM » |
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Even more interesting...Tim Tam Balls! Kind of like maltesers, but with a tim tam filling... Check out this page: http://www.aussieproducts.com/default.asp |
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« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2007, 12:32:39 AM » |
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I think it would be a great idea! Who wants to sign up? That site is EXPENSIVE Kate! They must be making a bit of money from homesick ex-pats You are most welcome Kelly! I love sharing the Tim Tam love  *sudden craving... fortunately still have half a packet in the fridge! I'm going to the shops this afternoon, so I'll refill - I want to try the other "Love Potions" varieties* |
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« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2007, 12:34:28 AM » |
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I think it would be a great idea! Who wants to sign up? ME!!!!! |
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