Quintessentially British food & snacks
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My American friend is going back to the US after a stay in Blighty. I want to send him off with a few bits which you can really only get here.
What snacks and foodstuffs would you say are quintessentially British? Must be easy to transport and ideally not need refrigeration. I’m starting the list with Branston Pickle and Marmite.
Go!
What snacks and foodstuffs would you say are quintessentially British? Must be easy to transport and ideally not need refrigeration. I’m starting the list with Branston Pickle and Marmite.
Go!
https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk
I’ve used these guys to get Brit stuff here in Austria. Can recommend for any expats (not affiliated, I’m just a happy customer even if the prices are a bit steep… still beggars an’ all that)…
Apparently they ship to USA as well.
I’ve used these guys to get Brit stuff here in Austria. Can recommend for any expats (not affiliated, I’m just a happy customer even if the prices are a bit steep… still beggars an’ all that)…
Apparently they ship to USA as well.
Remember, chains like tend to Kroger stock British snacks, so stuff like digestive biscuits, Worcestershire sauce, marmite, Bisto, Colmans and tea are actually quite accessible to people in the US.
They don't get our selection of chocolates though, they are always a big hit. Maoam goes down well from experience.
I recently sent a parcel to a friend that had Jaffa Cakes, Cadbury's Fingers, Matchmakers and Galaxy Caramel, all of which seem very popluar.
They don't get our selection of chocolates though, they are always a big hit. Maoam goes down well from experience.
I recently sent a parcel to a friend that had Jaffa Cakes, Cadbury's Fingers, Matchmakers and Galaxy Caramel, all of which seem very popluar.
55palfers said:
Decent beer and ales
They have this, in abundance.extraT said:
https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk
I’ve used these guys to get Brit stuff here in Austria. Can recommend for any expats (not affiliated, I’m just a happy customer even if the prices are a bit steep… still beggars an’ all that)…
Apparently they ship to USA as well.
Can confirm, I've used them many times for sending snacks to the US.I’ve used these guys to get Brit stuff here in Austria. Can recommend for any expats (not affiliated, I’m just a happy customer even if the prices are a bit steep… still beggars an’ all that)…
Apparently they ship to USA as well.
Some great suggestions so far, thanks! I'm definitely thinking some biscuits - Jammie Dodgers, Hob Nobs, Digestives etc are a winner, HP sauce a good call. Know these things can be bought in the US if you look hard enough, idea is to go back with a bit of a goody bag.
Not so convinced with a jar of mincemeat, he wouldn't know what to do with it (although could point him to some recipes). Could be tricky at customs too particularly if it contains suet.
Not so convinced with a jar of mincemeat, he wouldn't know what to do with it (although could point him to some recipes). Could be tricky at customs too particularly if it contains suet.
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