Comments | isihac: Invasion of the edibles

isihac

Invasion of the edibles

Jun 23, 2006 10:10

Over the past few years, I've noticed a number of foreign foods arriving on our shelves. I don't mean different types of Thai food and the like, I mean branded items that we're only previously available in far-off lands.

First there came the Oreos, then there came the Tim Tams, now comes the Miracle Whip. I'd heard of the latter, but was very ( Read more... )

food, shopping

Comments 11

miss_next June 23 2006, 09:23:31 UTC

I'm definitely with you on the stroopwafels. I'd also like a wider selection of Thai and Indian spices.

fba June 23 2006, 09:44:14 UTC

stroopwafels.

I used to get them in the vending machine at Elsevier. The advantages of working for a Dutch company...

megabitch June 23 2006, 11:00:00 UTC

Local deli had "toffee waffles" which were very similar to stroopwafels - must nag them to get more in :)

bopeepsheep June 23 2006, 12:24:27 UTC

The Fabulous Bakin' Boys make a reasonable stroopwafel - half-Dutch SIL used to be one of their reps and her 100% Dutch mother approved of them so they must be alright. ;-)

I would love to see flavours of fizzy drink currently only sold in the USA - Dr Pepper Berries and Cream, Sunkist Cherry Limeade, that kind of thing. And the spreadable Brie in tubs we found in Virginia.

fba June 23 2006, 13:25:29 UTC

And the spreadable Brie in tubs we found in Virginia.

Ewewewewewew!

bopeepsheep June 23 2006, 13:26:18 UTC

No, no. Think of it not as Brie but as a superior cheese spread and it's fabulous. ;-)

jacqamoe June 23 2006, 13:09:10 UTC

Ok, where are you getting the Miracle Whip? Our local Morrison's had it for a few months but have stopped selling it and I am once again suffering withdrawal symptoms! :( It's just sooooooo go! :)

isihac June 23 2006, 13:52:33 UTC

Tesco. A large store, but not a huge one.