anyone miss candy from their home country?

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Khmu Nation wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:24 am Twinkies aren’t from the UK. I went back to England for Xmas and was requested to buy various crisps such as frazzles monster munch etc . Forgot and came back with nothing
If you're after UK sweets & stuff, then this is the place to go: https://www.aquarterof.co.uk/

Must admit shipping cost is a bit eye watering, but watching a Khmer have their first rhubarb & custard was worth it. :hattip:

Your other problem is keeping the ants out of the sugary stuff as they won't all be wrapped in plastic like domestic sweet. Best to get airtight jars to put sweets & things in, I picked up a few from Thai Huot, all good.
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I'm too busy eating fresh tropical fruit, French pastries, Italian desserts, homemade mango-date bread, scones with honey, German chocolate, etc.

I'd eat a twinkie if paid $100. Well, maybe $50.
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Plenty of processed food at the various supermarkets. I miss Cornish pasties sometimes and strawberries that don't look half dead when you buy them. My Mum brought some Cornish cheese over once. That was a treat.
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Lollies there called back home, naa miss nothing
Candy's my ex wifes name and definitely don't miss her
I'm standing up, so I must be straight.
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GMJS-CEO wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:35 am Never candy, but I'm not much into the sweets.

As a New Yorker I am sure you can appreciate what I do miss.....NY Pizza.
BAGELS from ny :beer3:

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Can by buy generic brand in PP, BUT 750 mgs 96 tablets $8.50, not available at all in Thailand
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Bagels from NY suck, though they're admittedly probably better than anything currently in the kingdom.
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Kung-fu Hillbilly wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:50 am
anyone miss candy from their home country?
Not Candy so much. Amber and her sister Chrystal are another story.
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sigmoid wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 1:16 pm I'm too busy eating fresh tropical fruit, French pastries, Italian desserts, homemade mango-date bread, scones with honey, German chocolate, etc.

I'd eat a twinkie if paid $100. Well, maybe $50.
So you would a twink for $100, bargained down to $50....??

Made me laugh sir.... But then I'm a Brit

Twink is gay slang for a young man in his late teens to early twenties whose traits may include: general physical attractiveness; little to no body or facial hair; a slim to average build; and a youthful appearance that may belie an older chronological age.

Mmmmm - can't get over American Terms for Chocolates and sweets.

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Bitte_Kein_Lexus wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:46 pm Bagels from NY suck, though they're admittedly probably better than anything currently in the kingdom.
are you crazy?? no way.. if your saying bagels from NY suck, where can you get bagels that you think are worthy of your taste buds?
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Cadbury's Flake...... Beats a Bagel anyday..

Usually comes with a lady to.... let you know how your 'stick' will be eaten...

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