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Unexpected Food Gifts

liuzhou

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Kerry Beal

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1 minute ago, MaryIsobel said:

I haven't thought of Garibaldi biscuits for years. My great aunts always had them on hand for out after church visits for tea. They called them currant biscuits. Were these purchased in Canada?

Yup - at a Brit shop 

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MaryIsobel

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4 hours ago, Kerry Beal said:

Yup - at a Brit shop 

Lovely, thanks. Not aware of a Brit shop near me, but next time I visit Victoria I'm sure I can find them. Great memories. The great aunts also had those hard little animal shaped cookies that were iced in pink or white with non-pareils for special occasions. They probably tasted horrible, but any "store bought" cookies were such a novelty to us that they seemed like a luxury.

Kerry Beal

Kerry Beal

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47 minutes ago, MaryIsobel said:

Lovely, thanks. Not aware of a Brit shop near me, but next time I visit Victoria I'm sure I can find them. Great memories. The great aunts also had those hard little animal shaped cookies that were iced in pink or white with non-pareils for special occasions. They probably tasted horrible, but any "store bought" cookies were such a novelty to us that they seemed like a luxury.

they ship and they are in Surrey 

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liuzhou

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McVities are quite international. Their products are easy to find here in China.

But not Garibaldis (not a McVities product), although there is a local version which isn't at all bad.

 

No doubt, you have been wondering all your life what McVities is in Chinese - 麦维他 (mài wéi tā).

 

http://www.mcvities.com/

 

 

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MaryIsobel

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53 minutes ago, Kerry Beal said:

they ship and they are in Surrey 

Oh wow - thank you. My daughter lives in Surrey but I haven't explored it much. I'll check it out.

 

liuzhou

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On 4/17/2023 at 5:31 AM, liuzhou said:

McVities are quite international. Their products are easy to find here in China.

 

I unexpectedly gave myself a gift today!

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Anna N

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Though unfortunately I could not attend or help with this year's Chocolate Workshop , I nevertheless benefitted enormously from it. 
 


 

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To the left @Chocolot's signature packaging and wonderful bonbons!  To the right a selection from the Show and Tell session of the workshop with some of the product from the workshop itself.   
 

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then, as if @Kerry Bealdid not have enough to do keeping everybody on track of the workshop she found time to visit Trader Joe's, Sam's Club, Wegmans and who knows what else. There will be more photos to follow as I get up the energy.

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rotuts

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Nice !

 

and some Penzie's spices 

 

I recognize three there ,

 

and the one on the R 

 

is ' something ' of flavor.

 

enjoy it all .

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KennethT

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@Anna N Wow, that is quite the haul!!  I've said this before, but if everyone had a friend like @Kerry Beal, the world would be a much better place.  All of those chocolate pieces look amazing - those are some talented folks.

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Anna N

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is ' something ' of flavor.

Mural of flavor. 

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Anna N

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@Anna N Wow, that is quite the haul!!  I've said this before, but if everyone had a friend like @Kerry Beal, the world would be a much better place.  All of those chocolate pieces look amazing - those are some talented folks.

Kerry makes the world a better place and not just for me! You are right we need more Kerrys in this world. Most of those who have known Kerry become better human beings as a result of her quiet example. 

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Anna Nielsen aka "Anna N"

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Anna N

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1 hour ago, Anna N said:

There will be more photos to follow as I get up the energy.

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At the top is a Cave-aged Blue from TJ's. The Beehive Cheeses are from @Chocolot. The chuck eye has some siblings in my freezer. 
 

 

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Anna N

Anna N

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4 minutes ago, Shelby said:

That apple walnut cheese looks interesting.  I'll be right up.

That was my thought too. You'd be very welcome! 

 

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Anna N

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And finallyIMG_2996.thumb.jpeg.a6a3bc694f496ffd7b0c4d9d26d9cf51.jpeg

@JoNorvelleWalkershares some of the responsibility for this!

 

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Smithy

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19 minutes ago, Anna N said:

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At the top is a Cave-aged Blue from TJ's. The Beehive Cheeses are from @Chocolot. The chuck eye has some siblings in my freezer. 
 

 

 

13 minutes ago, Shelby said:

That apple walnut cheese looks interesting.  I'll be right up.

 

I agree that looks interesting, but it's the Red Butte Hatch Chile cheese that catches my eye! Make room for me!

 

That is a delightful haul from Kerry. I love the looks of the chocolates!

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JoNorvelleWalker

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5 hours ago, Anna N said:

And finallyIMG_2996.thumb.jpeg.a6a3bc694f496ffd7b0c4d9d26d9cf51.jpeg

@JoNorvelleWalkershares some of the responsibility for this!

 

 

As I recall @rotuts has also served as a resident Progresso shill.  A warm can of Progresso soup has eased my way through many a long night.

 

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kayb

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Wasn’t exactly unexpected, as I had actually asked for it, but a friend who visited overnight brought me two pounds of Andouille sausage from a little Cajun meat market near Baton Rouge. Red beans and rice coming soon!

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