Chocolate

[wolf]

Deep Fried Snickers looks very scary.

Walnut Whips, OTOH, sound like something that has to be tried.

[Cyclefrance]

On the Walnut Whips front, I seem to remember that there was another half-walnut in the base, under the fluffy stuff... Sundae Girl??

[Cyclefrance]

I think I may have discovered the ultimate Christmas present for all you chocoholics (don't forget to click on 'more pictures'...).

Shouldn't be any trouble finding this in the USA and Australia as well (you'll be pleased to learn...)

[richlevy]

Originally Posted by Cyclefrance

I think I may have discovered the ultimate Christmas present for all you chocoholics (don't forget to click on 'more pictures'...).

Shouldn't be any trouble finding this in the USA and Australia as well (you'll be pleased to learn...)

They have been selling them on one or all of the shopping channels this week. For some reason, every time I channel surf, I see it.

[Cyclefrance]

Originally Posted by richlevy

They have been selling them on one or all of the shopping channels this week. For some reason, every time I channel surf, I see it.

We lead a sheltered life in rural England - the shopping channels here are somewhat quiet about this product. Now you have infomed me, I can see it quickly finding its place amongst those other great inventions that now occupy deep corners of kitchen cupboards - like the Brevill Sandwich Toaster and George Foreman's Electric Grill - not to mention those machines that made sparking drinks (damn, I said I wouldn't mention them...!)

[richlevy]

Originally Posted by Cyclefrance

We lead a sheltered life in rural England - the shopping channels here are somewhat quiet about this product. Now you have infomed me, I can see it quickly finding its place amongst those other great inventions that now occupy deep corners of kitchen cupboards - like the Brevill Sandwich Toaster and George Foreman's Electric Grill - not to mention those machines that made sparking drinks (damn, I said I wouldn't mention them...!)

Actually, we get decent use out of the George Forman. It's the stove top hand-cranked popcorn kettle that's deep in the shelves although soon to be resurrected since I just bought some good popping corn.

The IMO most usless item I find in numerous garage/yard sales is the electric potpourri pot. I can understand peoples fear of tea candles left burning, but leaving a perpetual hot pot of water on any surface other than on a stove seems an invitation to disaster to me.

I actually find fondue sets interesting, although my opinion is that before you buy any small electric cooking item, you have to be able to picture yourself using it for a few months. This is why I never bought an electric hot dog machine like you see in the convenience stores.

BTW, getting back on topic, we were in the Booths Corner Farmers market yesterday and found that the discount grocery is now a discount dry goods store. In addition to candles and other home items, they sell candy. It was with great resistence that I did not spend $7.99 for the Ferrero Rocher 25 piece pyramind, especially after Sun_Sparkz reminded me how good it is. They also had the Nutella spread, which I have never tried.

[richlevy]

Originally Posted by richlevy

BTW, getting back on topic, we were in the Booths Corner Farmers market yesterday and found that the discount grocery is now a discount dry goods store. In addition to candles and other home items, they sell candy. It was with great resistence that I did not spend $7.99 for the Ferrero Rocher 25 piece pyramind, especially after Sun_Sparkz reminded me how good it is. They also had the Nutella spread, which I have never tried.

Went to the Farmer's market today to pick up a second toy for the Toys for Tot drive. The Ferrero Rocher 25 piece pyraminds were discounted to $5. I picked up one for New Years.

Sun_Sparkz, if you ever make it to the US, I'll treat you to a box.

Unfortunately, according to mythbusters, I will not be able to use the empty pyramid to keep my razor blades sharp. I guess this also rules out putting my MP3 player in it to protect the hard drive.

[Dagney]

Originally Posted by richlevy

They have been selling them on one or all of the shopping channels this week. For some reason, every time I channel surf, I see it.

Saw one at my local CVS this morning too.

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by Cyclefrance

On the Walnut Whips front, I seem to remember that there was another half-walnut in the base, under the fluffy stuff... Sundae Girl??

Walnut Whip update - Woolworths are currently selling 6 x Nestle Walnut Whips for £2.79. M&S are selling their own on special offer - can't remember the exact price but they work out cheaper. I have 3 to eat & photograph - will post later (my colleagues might suss I am not strictly working if they see the camera flash!)

I had no idea that Duncans used to produce the Whips - I bow to your superior knowledge. Talking of disappearing chocolate bars, the Texan is back on the market. Was tempted to buy one for the sheer retro pleasure of it, but remembered in time that I didn't like them the first time round...

Thanks for the Snickers pic BigV. I've had deep fried Bounty with pineapple sauce before - too sweet for my savoury tooth but it did work surprisingly well. I like the idea of ticking these experiements off though - I already have chocolate covered ants on my dance card

[Cyclefrance]

That mention of ants reminded me.

Two weeks ago when I was in Waitrose getting a lunchtime sarnie (just before Halloween), the young girl behind me was getting very excited, she was helping daddy do some shopping. She wasn't so excited about the shopping per se, but about one particular item.

'When can I have the maggots, daddy...?'

She fingered the tin in front of her. Sure enough it said 'maggots' all right! Even had one of those ring pull lids like you get on Baked Beans.

A kid wanting to eat maggots?? I didn't want to appear too conspicuous, but just had to steal a glance. Relief! The maggots were made of white chocolate!

But then I thought, well, wait a minute, we used to put the maggots in our mouths when fresh water fishing in winter, to keep them warm and lively before they were transferred to the hook as bait....