Anonymous
Post 01/22/2016 22:07     Subject: Best treats to try in England?

These are all disgustingly unhealthy cliches from the 1970s

yuk.
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2016 19:37     Subject: Re:Best treats to try in England?

Gooseberry fool.

I love this story from the actor who played Mr. Bennet for A&E's Pride & Prejudice:
https://www.janeausten.co.uk/fancys-fools/

Anonymous
Post 01/22/2016 17:47     Subject: Best treats to try in England?

Anonymous wrote:Make sure to get a 99p from an ice cream truck. Vanilla ice cream cone with a flake stuck in it. It's just fun.


Yes, this! Not exactly season, but one of my favorite treats from childhood.

And definitely a cream tea at a good place. Mmmm...
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2016 17:42     Subject: Best treats to try in England?

Another vote for chocolate covered digestives. Even plan digestives are great. I also like millionaire bars, but I can make those myself. I love apple turnovers.

The grocery store chocolate in England is different than in the US. Cadbury mini eggs taste completely different - much better in the UK. Try a Crunchie.

Anonymous
Post 01/21/2016 21:32     Subject: Re:Best treats to try in England?

Blackcurrent Ribena
Dolly candy
Scones and clotted cream
Magnum Ice Cream bars (yes, we have them here now but they don't taste the same as they do in the UK)
Whips
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2016 21:19     Subject: Re:Best treats to try in England?

Thank you everyone for all your suggestions. I have a long list now! I better up my exercise before the trip

My favorite places for treats have been Germany and Czech Republic so I can't wait to see how England matches up.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2016 21:18     Subject: Best treats to try in England?

Did anyone mention bakewell tarts yet? Amazing inventions. Have ten.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2016 21:14     Subject: Best treats to try in England?

Treacle
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2016 12:54     Subject: Best treats to try in England?

Make sure to get a 99p from an ice cream truck. Vanilla ice cream cone with a flake stuck in it. It's just fun.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2016 12:54     Subject: Re:Best treats to try in England?

Anonymous wrote:You can get a lot of the candies, digestives, etc. at World Market or Rodman's. Even Giant carries Aero.


These are manufactured for sale in the US. Not the same ingredients. More preservatives and artificial flavors here (because it sells better) Hmmmmpppfffhhh
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2016 12:44     Subject: Best treats to try in England?

Anonymous wrote:Mint Aero Bar
Violet Crumble/Crunchie
Luxury flakes

Irn Bru (Scottish drink - like Fanta but stronger)


second the flakes! I loved that stuff. Also in yogurt form: http://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/cadbury-flake-twinpot

Other treats. Go to a fancy hotel and have afternoon tea. I love me a good scone..
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2016 12:28     Subject: Best treats to try in England?

Mint Aero Bar
Violet Crumble/Crunchie
Luxury flakes

Irn Bru (Scottish drink - like Fanta but stronger)
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2016 12:24     Subject: Best treats to try in England?

A tin (make it two!) of Quality Street candy. yumm!
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2016 22:05     Subject: Re:Best treats to try in England?

Amelia Rope chocolate, they sell it in Liberty. The dark chocolate with honeycomb and sea salt is my favourite.

Not British but in London - Pierre Herme macarons. The best!
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2016 21:55     Subject: Re:Best treats to try in England?

You can get a lot of the candies, digestives, etc. at World Market or Rodman's. Even Giant carries Aero.