Help from an american cousin

[northern_munkie]

Greetings all

Been thnking about something for a while,so now i got chance to ask some decent people for a small favout???

Iv allways wondered about certain american snacks....like twinkies or oreos or hershey bars...whatever 1 of them is?

If i sent the cash over...would someone be able to goto their local shop and buy a load of american treats and post them over to me??

id be able to send the price of the goods....postage..and a little extra for your trouble???

Anyone interested in this small adventure??...anyone???

Thanks

[Dewi]

You can buy Oreo's over here now... might have some for my tea!

Cheers, Dewi

[northern_munkie]

I know...but i want proper american stuff......

Its like dolmio sauce.......thats made in germany....not right is it??

[caseydog]

There are places here to buy real British foods, and it appears that there are places there to get American Foods. This site has an impressive listing of popular American brands for sale in the UK.

http://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/Americ ... fault.aspx


Also, there are regional snacks in the US that can't be bought in every state and region. For example, Hostess Twinkies are everywhere, but in the NY, NJ, PA area, Tastycake Krimpets are the regional favorite (they taste way better than Twinkies).

Those will be harder to find over there. You may need some Yankee help getting some of them.

[northern_munkie]

Thanks Casey....

I will be looking though that website....didnt even know there was 1

[caseydog]

Here are some of my recommendations from the American Soda site I posted above...

Sodas: IBC Root Beer and IBC Creme Soda (always in my fridge), and Dr. Pepper is a Texas staple.

Candy: Baby Ruth, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, York Peppermint Pattie, Butterfinger, Altoids, Life Savers five fruit flavors, Cracker Jack, and definitely some Jolly Ranchers (yum).

Snacks: Original Oreos, Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, Cheetos, and just to say you ate one, get some Twinkies.

Cap'n Crunch and Fruit Loops are breakfast cereals that have been around forever, too. Loaded with sugar!

[northern_munkie]

Now thats a list and 1/2!!!!!

[Spotman]

You really want to look at this site also, I order from there, nostalgia.

http://www.hometownfavorites.com/

Bob

[northern_munkie]

Old fashioned........hope its not out of sell by date!!!!


Cool...thanks for the linc

[Spotman]

Old fashioned........hope its not out of sell by date!!!!


Cool...thanks for the linc

No, I know your kidding, the products are still being made, just not on the market because of "new stuff" taking it's place, unfortunately.

Bob

[northern_munkie]

Just been havving a look though those sites.....some of that stuff looks yummy....

And found the twinkies!!!!!!!!

[dreadcptflint]

I know a few relocated Brits that I could check with to see if they wanted to do an exchange with you.

I would recomend going with someone from the states verses a website. The reason is that some products are made for export. Currently, I am buying Mexican Coke because that is produced with Cane sugar while the local stuff is High Frucose Corn Syrup. There will also be slight variations in taste just from water differences in each region.

Let me know if you want me to contact some of my people.

[northern_munkie]

If you would please?

Id rather deal with someone off this forum....more honest people i think!!!!

[stomperxj]

I'm willing to help... Sounds fun. Let me know...

[cs_whypt2]

Yeah, if you need someone to collect and send, I could also help.

Dianne