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The Joker · 14 July 2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Allrighty, boys. I just got back from visiting two grocery stores but struck out on the particular brand Wes and Karis recommended. Most of the imported cookies were from Belgium, France or Germany. Not one from England - Walker's Shortbread from Scotland was the closest they had, but since I've tried it before (it's easy to find) I decided on a couple of kinds I'd never tried.

Here's what I brought home. Have you heard of these? They're both from Germany. They're quite good (have sampled both already), but do you think they taste anything like the digestives?

Have to say Lisa they don't look great, They look a bit too sugary, yucky. Everytime I go abroad to Europe, they just don't have McVities, or anything remotely the same. I don't know why.

Just been onto amazon.com, judging by the prices(ouch) I doubt you will find these in your shops. They look like they are speciality imported.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...ities+biscuits

Please tell me you have Jaffa cakes in the US. Ohhhh Karis, I need help here.

The Joker · 14 July 2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

I found a recipe for homemade Jammy Dodgers, also known as Imperial cookies...
ingredients:
1 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup jam- strawberry, raspberry....whatever
1 cup icing (confectioners) sugar
2 tsp water as needed

method:
-in a big bowl cream together butter and 1/2 cup gran. sugar
- add flour mx into a big ball
- on floured surface roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick
-cut into round shapes
-put on ungreased cookie sheet, bake 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden
-cool on a rack
-in a small bowl mix 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and water- to make an icing
-spread jam on one cookie; top with another cookie; ice the top and decorate with a maraschino cherry piece

-enjoy with a nice cup of tea

They look lovely. Blimey if you guys want a decent biscuit you have to make it yourself.

Lisa · 14 July 2012, 08:40 AM

Yeah, I know, Wes. Err, blimey! But it wasn't a waste, really. Violet has already eaten about a dozen by herself, washed down with a mug of milk! And I'll help her with a few more to go with my coffee tomorrow.

Actually, the prices on Amazon aren't too bad compared to any imported biscuit/cookie. Thanks for the link.

There are a few more places I might try here in town. Not giving up yet.

Lisa · 14 July 2012, 09:26 AM

Wow... was searching for info about McVities and found someone from Oklahoma City who had been looking for them locally as well. He found several varieties at our Wal-Mart SuperCenter. I wouldn't have guessed! But will give it a try. There's one not far from where I live.

The Joker · 14 July 2012, 09:43 AM

Lisa they're nice, but they are not that nice

Lisa · 14 July 2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Lisa they're nice, but they are not that nice

What, you mean braving a Wal-Mart?

Kinnakeet · 14 July 2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Wow... was searching for info about McVities and found someone from Oklahoma City who had been looking for them locally as well. He found several varieties at our Wal-Mart SuperCenter. I wouldn't have guessed! But will give it a try. There's one not far from where I live.

Good luck on your digestive biscuit hunt Lisa- I'm sure your tenacity will pay off! (I hope its all worth the effort, too, as I'm sure I've had digestive biscuits, and they are kinda dry-they beg to be dipped into hot milky tea!)

The Joker · 14 July 2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Well, just a wee bit Irish from my Mum's side.... Grandma was Mildred McCulley O'Neal.

But obviously not enough influence that I know how to properly spell "Earl Grey."

Night-night, Karis.

My mum's Irish (we have so much in common

) Mum and Dad retired over there year and half ago now, it's so beautiful. They bought the house about 25 years ago planning to retire there one day. But Dad is so grumpy in his old age that he's never happy. It's in the middle of no where, theres nothing to do. Basically they don't know what to do with themselves in retirement. Fair enough they are away from me and my brother, but we've been out a couple times, they've been back, the flight is one hour, airports are close. And are probably gonna sell it and come back. The housing market is shocking at the moment in Ireland, so is a bad idea. Just wish they could be happy and content.

FeelingTheBlues · 14 July 2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

My mum's Irish (we have so much in common

) Mum and Dad retired over there year and half ago now, it's so beautiful. They bought the house about 25 years ago planning to retire there one day. But Dad is so grumpy in his old age that he's never happy. It's in the middle of no where, theres nothing to do. Basically they don't know what to do with themselves in retirement. Fair enough they are away from me and my brother, but we've been out a couple times, they've been back, the flight is one hour, airports are close. And are probably gonna sell it and come back. The housing market is shocking at the moment in Ireland, so is a bad idea. Just wish they could be happy and content.

Well I sure would in such a house, it looks lovely!

Kinnakeet · 14 July 2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

My mum's Irish (we have so much in common

) Mum and Dad retired over there year and half ago now, it's so beautiful. They bought the house about 25 years ago planning to retire there one day. But Dad is so grumpy in his old age that he's never happy. It's in the middle of no where, theres nothing to do. Basically they don't know what to do with themselves in retirement. Fair enough they are away from me and my brother, but we've been out a couple times, they've been back, the flight is one hour, airports are close. And are probably gonna sell it and come back. The housing market is shocking at the moment in Ireland, so is a bad idea. Just wish they could be happy and content.

What a beautiful view they have!
Happiness and contentment have to come from within, though....
The biggest, scariest thing about retirement is what to do with all that free time that you were longing for...
I hope your parents can find a purpose again- to get moving and active again

dbelle7 · 14 July 2012, 12:30 PM

I order my favorite British import...Cadbury Crunchie bars....from here:
http://www.britishfooddepot.com/Crun...FcVgTAodHTkqfg
I noticed they sell one variety of McVities for $1.25. I might have to try them the next time I order a case of Crunchie bars. :-))

The Joker · 14 July 2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

I order my favorite British import...Cadbury Crunchie bars....from here:
http://www.britishfooddepot.com/Crun...FcVgTAodHTkqfg
I noticed they some variety of McVities for $1.25. I might have to try them the next time I order a case of Crunchie bars. :-))

Oh yes now we're talking, I like to chip all the chocolate off then eat the honeycomb.

And you have to eat these on friday, for some reason

dbelle7 · 14 July 2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Oh yes now we're talking, I like to chip all the chocolate off then eat the honeycomb.

And you have to eat these on friday, for some reason

I eat the chocolate off first tooooo!!!

FeelingTheBlues · 14 July 2012, 01:20 PM

Crunchie bars, are there any better chocolate bars than those?

I haven't got one in months (due to diet), I guess I'm due now!

dbelle7 · 14 July 2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Crunchie bars, are there any better chocolate bars than those?

I haven't got one in months (due to diet), I guess I'm due now!

Nope. There isn't! I ate my first Crunchie in Canada, btw.

Oh Canada!

FeelingTheBlues · 14 July 2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Nope. There isn't! I ate my first Crunchie in Canada, btw.

Oh Canada!

Even better! You do know that Canada's Crunchie bars are better than the ones from good ol' UK, do you?

dbelle7 · 14 July 2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Even better! You do know that Canada's Crunchie bars are better than the ones from good ol' UK, do you?

Is there a special Canadian version? Secret ingredient?

Lisa · 14 July 2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

My mum's Irish (we have so much in common

) Mum and Dad retired over there year and half ago now, it's so beautiful. They bought the house about 25 years ago planning to retire there one day. But Dad is so grumpy in his old age that he's never happy. It's in the middle of no where, theres nothing to do. Basically they don't know what to do with themselves in retirement. Fair enough they are away from me and my brother, but we've been out a couple times, they've been back, the flight is one hour, airports are close. And are probably gonna sell it and come back. The housing market is shocking at the moment in Ireland, so is a bad idea. Just wish they could be happy and content.

Sorry to hear your folks aren't content. To echo Michelle, I hope they can find something to do that's fulfilling. Man, I'd be out fishing every day if I lived there! Or hiking, or planting a garden, or watching the stars at night. That would be heavenly.

FeelingTheBlues · 14 July 2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Is there a special Canadian version? Secret ingredient?

Nothing but Canadian love Dbelle...

Now what province did you visit?

dbelle7 · 14 July 2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Nothing but Canadian love Dbelle...

Now what province did you visit?

Manitoba. Went up to Churchill to photograph polar bears.

Had a Crunchie in Winnepeg on the way. :-)

FeelingTheBlues · 14 July 2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Manitoba. Went up to Churchill to photograph polar bears.

Had a Crunchie in Winnepeg on the way. :-)

Sounds lovely! I prefer to eat mine in Quebec though. You know, with the French accent and stuff...

The Joker · 14 July 2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Well I sure would in such a house, it looks lovely!

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Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

What a beautiful view they have!
Happiness and contentment have to come from within, though....
The biggest, scariest thing about retirement is what to do with all that free time that you were longing for...
I hope your parents can find a purpose again- to get moving and active again

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Sorry to hear your folks aren't content. To echo Michelle, I hope they can find something to do that's fulfilling. Man, I'd be out fishing every day if I lived there! Or hiking, or planting a garden, or watching the stars at night. That would be heavenly.

Thanks, think Dad is most annoyed that there is no pub he can walk to. The one hobby he does have is fishing, but don't think he has even been since he has been there. He says the Loch is infested with the Zebra muscle, and fishing is not good.

Kinnakeet · 14 July 2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Manitoba. Went up to Churchill to photograph polar bears.
)

Wow! Dbelle- would this have been like a Great White North safari ? what a great alternative to African wildlife tours.....

Kinnakeet · 14 July 2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Thanks, think Dad is most annoyed that there is no pub he can walk to.

Love these pics Wes! Where are they taken from?
So here's an idea for your dad...can he start his own pub?

The Joker · 14 July 2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Love these pics Wes! Where are they taken from?
So here's an idea for your dad...can he start his own pub?

A little town in Shannon called Killaloe. Think I would like to live there one day, that why I don't want them to sell.

Certainly a change from London life.

Their house is in the middle in the first pic.

Kinnakeet · 14 July 2012, 11:25 PM

Wow...Wes, the "Emerald Isle" is appropriately named! Beautiful !

The Joker · 14 July 2012, 11:55 PM

Well hope everyone here has a great weekend.

Some U2

Lisa · 15 July 2012, 01:22 AM

My word, Wes. Those photos just take my breath away. I sure hope your parents hang on to it. Just looks heavenly.

Okay, now to listen to your newest video... I'm getting all dreamy-eyed with anticipation.

You really ought to give us a narrative first, like Carl does, so we can admire your accent.

Kinnakeet · 15 July 2012, 01:23 AM

YES!! MORE MUSIC!!!
Unfortunately, at this present moment, I'm sitting in a Starbucks, waiting for my boy to finish hockey practice.....it's too loud in here to hear you Wes...

I'm looking very forward to listening at home...in about 1 1/2 hours.....

Lisa · 15 July 2012, 01:26 AM

Woohoo, Wes! That was fabulous! What a great way to start off a Saturday.

Thank you!

14 July 2012, 01:20 PM	#10184
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: C Location: Always moving Posts: 22,309	Crunchie bars, are there any better chocolate bars than those? I haven't got one in months (due to diet), I guess I'm due now! __________________ He never sleeps, the judge. He is dancing, dancing. He says that he will never die.

14 July 2012, 08:40 AM	#10173
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Yeah, I know, Wes. Err, blimey! But it wasn't a waste, really. Violet has already eaten about a dozen by herself, washed down with a mug of milk! And I'll help her with a few more to go with my coffee tomorrow. Actually, the prices on Amazon aren't too bad compared to any imported biscuit/cookie. Thanks for the link. There are a few more places I might try here in town. Not giving up yet.

14 July 2012, 09:26 AM	#10174
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Wow... was searching for info about McVities and found someone from Oklahoma City who had been looking for them locally as well. He found several varieties at our Wal-Mart SuperCenter. I wouldn't have guessed! But will give it a try. There's one not far from where I live.

14 July 2012, 09:43 AM	#10175
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,648	Lisa they're nice, but they are not that nice

14 July 2012, 12:30 PM	#10181
dbelle7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: wilderness Watch: Everose DD Posts: 1,400	I order my favorite British import...Cadbury Crunchie bars....from here: http://www.britishfooddepot.com/Crun...FcVgTAodHTkqfg I noticed they sell one variety of McVities for $1.25. I might have to try them the next time I order a case of Crunchie bars. :-))

14 July 2012, 11:25 PM	#10196
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 3,001	Wow...Wes, the "Emerald Isle" is appropriately named! Beautiful !

14 July 2012, 11:55 PM	#10197
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,648	Well hope everyone here has a great weekend. Some U2

15 July 2012, 01:22 AM	#10198
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	My word, Wes. Those photos just take my breath away. I sure hope your parents hang on to it. Just looks heavenly. Okay, now to listen to your newest video... I'm getting all dreamy-eyed with anticipation. You really ought to give us a narrative first, like Carl does, so we can admire your accent.

15 July 2012, 01:23 AM	#10199
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 3,001	YES!! MORE MUSIC!!! Unfortunately, at this present moment, I'm sitting in a Starbucks, waiting for my boy to finish hockey practice.....it's too loud in here to hear you Wes... I'm looking very forward to listening at home...in about 1 1/2 hours.....

15 July 2012, 01:26 AM	#10200
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Woohoo, Wes! That was fabulous! What a great way to start off a Saturday. Thank you!

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