Shipping English Candy Bars

[MasterWuuf]

I've been checking out some candy bars from other countries, which are just about unavailable in my country.
Anyone have access to the Flake candy bar (Cadbury)?
The Turkish Delight (Frys) is another I'm hoping to locate.

I'm sure I can find these (for a price) online, but I thought someone might be able to buy them locally,j
and then be kind enough to care to ship some to me in Louisiana.

Any input would be appreciated (unless it's negative or harsh, of course).

[Gambit37]

We should certainly send you some real chocolate. American chocolate is not much more than flavourless dust.

[cowsmanaut]

that's funny, we have both those in Canada

[Ameena]

We have tons of Cadbury's stuff here (UK) - the Cadbury factory is over here too (though I've not been to visit it, but a few people I know have). And Fry's Turkish Delight (imo the yummiest Turkish Delight around...shame the bars are so dinky) is something we definitely have here too .
It always seems weird to me that you (Americans in general, that is, not you personally ) refer to chocolate as "candy" - when I think of candy, I tend think of boiled sweets, if anything.

[MasterWuuf]

We should certainly send you some real chocolate. American chocolate is not much more than flavourless dust.

I purchased boxes of Cadbury chocolates, years back, with 'rose flavored' (whatever you call it Ameena ) candy, covered in Cadbury chocolate. WOWZER and SHAZAM! Dat wuz gooowee and good.
I realize now that it must have been Turkish Delight. (gotta find more)

Hey Gambit. PM me about what you call 'real' candy/chocolate/whatever it is.
If you'd be willing to take the time to mail some, I'd surely be interested in sending you funds to cover the cost.

Same goes for anyone else (hint, hint, Ameena) who would be kind enough to consider doing the same.
(Perhaps that French teacher might help...Poor...Little...Flavourless Dust Loving...Sterling...MasterWuuf )

[Jan]

I'm warning you, MasterWuuf! Somewhere else, Mr. Zoom wrote that "Dogs lose their eyesight if they eat chockolade". I'm afraid this may apply to wolves too!

[zoom]

..or teeth and what would a wolf be without teeth??

[ian_scho]

Suggestion - Go Belgian. Great beer, fantastic fries, sublime chocolate.

[cowsmanaut]

http://www.nestle.ca/NR/rdonlyres/9D64E ... BigTrk.jpg
http://www.esnacks.com/img/full/flake.jpg

are those the ones you are looking for? As I mentioned before, you can look across your local canadian border and probably find them there.

we also still have "thrills" the gum that tastes like soap

I've not had a big turk since I was 11 or so.. and I've never eaten a flake bar, but I've seen them. I used to like 3 muskateers, skor, and coconut bar. But the only one I still touch is the coconut one

We have a "ye olde sweete shoppe" here in BC which imports candy from all over the world, she often has a lot of the stuff that's harder to find.. you may want to check and see if you have any candy enthusiasts in your area.. you might be surprised

[Ameena]

Bahh, Cows, that's what you should've done while you were over here for the meet - raided all the choccy shops and tried a bit of everything .

[beowuuf]

Sadly busy all weekend once again during post office times or I would offer to ship stuff.

I remember goign to america when I was 14 and taking over chocolatefor the people we were visiting, because the taste is indeed different!

[cowsmanaut]

I was exposed to british food.. my stomach has never forgiven me... at least not yet. I'm not sure british candy is a good idea

[MasterWuuf]

Er, 'thrills' soap-tasting gum? As one friend told me, "Thanks, I don't want some of that."

That's a picture of the Flake. Looks interesting, for sure.

I'm considering a box of Sultan's Turkish Delight I found on the net.

I've noticed the Big Turk bar, as well, but the Sultan's has had a couple of good reviews.
(They actually said it was much better than Fry's)

The 'Flake' makes my mouth water, even though I've never had one.

P.S. I'm not a heavy person, weighing about 175 pounds (U.S. weight), but would consider going to 180 for a bit,
if gorging on fantastic (non-flavourless dirt 'hee, hee') sweets caused such a situation.

[cowsmanaut]

thrills don't actually taste like soap, they have a flower extract in them instead of a fruit extract, which makes it have this sort of taste which reminds people of the SMELL of soap but not the taste of soap. There are a few other goodies which use extracts from flowers to flavor their hard candies or even chocolates. However it is an aquired taste I suppose.. but I like them..

[MasterWuuf]

Cowsmanaut, the connoisseur of soap-flavored candies.

Puts a whole new meaning to the "I'll wash your mouth out with soap" idea.

(That may be an American saying, but it's a good one)

[MasterWuuf]

..or teeth and what would a wolf be without teeth??

Sounds like a new line of candies...

Gummi Bears.
Gummi Wuufs.

Oh dear, someone will 'wash my mouth out with gum' if I'm not careful.

[MasterWuuf]

I understand that shipping is a difficulty. It seems small packages aren't all that bad.
The bigger ones (like a full case of Flakes ) exceed the small package limit on weight.

It would seem that 'constant sorrow' may be destined to be a part of our lives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08e9k-c91E8

[MasterWuuf]

I purchased 3 boxes of Sultan's Turkish Delight. I'm still negotiating a number of milk chocolate covered Flakes, as well.
Looking forward to trying some 'flavourful' dust.

P.S. I visited with a family visiting the area from England, this past weekend.
I understand the English version of the Snickers is even much better than the U.S.A. version.
They both thought the Sultan's brand was superior to the Fry's brand (Turkish Delight).

[Jan]

Wuufie, wuufie, you're gonna lose your teeth! instead of

Still looking for the shipping? I'd like to help you, but I think it must be done from the UK.

[MasterWuuf]

Kind of puts a smile on your face, doesn't it?

[MasterWuuf]

I found a specialty store in Lafayette (about 20 miles east of me).

Regular Flake...disappointment.

Walker's Turkish Delight slims...less of a disappointment, but I liked the smaller servings.

Nestle's Mint Aero...also a disappointment.

Yorkie...decent bar of chocolate, but the 'American' Symphony is possibly better (good flavourless dust, Gambit. )

Bounty (coconut with milk chocolate covering)...not bad, but the Almond Joy is about as good, if not better (my opinion).

Fry's Turkish Delight...delightful, the gelatin-like inside is more firm, and the rose flavor is more prominent.

Lion bar...now THAT'S a candy bar/sweet.

I may have to spend the night in the hospital, getting introduced to an insulin additive for my future diet.
I'm actually feeling a little....

[Jan]

Didn't you need some MON VI BRO potions to neutralise this?

My most favourite chocolate was... can't remember its name... it was very long time ago, in the 1980s... it was from New Zealand, sent to us by my uncle who lived there, a large table of chocolate with a pattern like on a motorcycle tyre... the most sweet delight of my childhood... although maybe because during communism almost nothing could be imported from the West to Czechoslovakia and most of the eastern goods incl. chocolates was crap, so this chocolate might have been only *relatively* the best (when compared to everything else I used to eat in these times)... but I still think it was the best chocolate I've ever eaten... I think I'll make a trip to NZ and storm local shops!

[Ameena]

I love Toffee Crisps...and Galaxy chocolate is yummy (Galaxy Caramel Swirls, NOM ). I agree with you on Lion Bars being yummy too MW . And Mars Bars are quite nice. And Dairy Milk Double Choc bars. Ohh and loads of other stuff .

[Des]

Enjoy it while you can.. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090312/tuk ... a1618.html

[Ameena]

Hrmmm, anything makes you fat if you eat too much - you've just got to balance it out with exercise. That article seems to be saying that peopel are getting fat from eating too much chocolate. Maybe, but not just chocolate, I'm sure .

[MasterWuuf]

Enjoy it while you can.. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090312/tuk ... a1618.html

A 'fat' tax? Wow! Talk about needless 'control' concepts.

I'd have to eat a lot of chocolate to get a 'rounded' personality Des.

I think my greatest 'sweet' memory, as a child, was the Ice Cube. I may have to try locating them.
I tried them later (in High School, I believe), but they weren't as 'melt in your mouth' then.
They actually gave me a sense of 'coolness' as they melted.

[beowuuf]

Indeed, gvernments can't seem to gte it right - laisse faire then nanny states, there's never the balance about educating then bloody well treating people like responsible adults! In both positive and negative ways!

[MasterWuuf]

I'm going to buy some Cadbury Eclairs and Fingers today.
I'll probably pick up some Frys Turkish Delights and a few Lion bars, as well.
Then???...Well, the wait for the 'scale' to start lying to me.

[cowsmanaut]

our answer to the ice cube chocolate.. we have Icy Squares and the Zero bars.. which do exactly as you mention.. melt with a cool sensation on your tongue.

http://canadiandelicacies.com/ice-chocolate.html

tasty stuff.. love those little guys

[Jan]

Yeah, me too!

http://chocoland.cz/cs/1025-kosticky-le ... ady-v-doze