My American Goodies
By sishy7
@sishy7 (27167)
Australia
November 22, 2016 11:08am CST
# 45
As often the case, we don’t start missing things until they are no longer around as much.
Common food that I’m familiar with in the States often remain as memories - either I can’t find them down here, or if I do, they will understandably be expensive since they have to be imported.
Every now and then, I still like to venture inside specialty stores selling American goodies just to look around and perhaps to walk down memory lane a bit.
These stores do have all kinds of all-time favorites snacks like Twinkies, Graham Crackers, Reese’s Peanut Butter, all the different flavors of Pop Tarts, and of course Hershey’s...
On my latest visit, I saw a HUGE version of the original Hershey’s Milk Chocolate. It’s like the size of an A4 paper – okay, for those in the States who use Letter size instead, A4 paper measures 8.27 × 11.69 inches. And it looks like around half-an-inch (about 1.5cm) thick...
I was bad on that visit because I ended up home with the goodies in my picture above...
(Collage made using free Photovisi site)
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Nov 16
Basing on the pictures of what you bought in that store , i can say that you have a sweet tooth .
Usually , i only like Chocolate bars- Cadbury is my favorite brand , but the medium sized ones only , which me and my hubby can consume in just one eating . At least , we will just open another when we feel like eating one again on next days .
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
22 Nov 16
you know, you know enough americans that if there is something you really really want, I am sure one of us would do a trade for some local random fun items!
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
24 Nov 16
@Jessicalynnt Yeah, that's some sweet thoughts...
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
24 Nov 16
@sishy7 Oh I know, cant do tons, but every now and then!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Nov 16
I totally understand and don't blame you for spending so much and loading up. When we travel, I enjoy trying foods in other countries. However, I noticed some American candy is made special for Europe, for example, and tastes nothing like the original made in the USA. Enjoy your goodies!!!!!!!!!
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
22 Nov 16
Were you not happy with your shopping?
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
23 Nov 16
@HAPPSINGH I'm usually happy when I shop
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
25 Nov 16
@HAPPSINGH yes...but since 2 months it has shifted away a bit far from my place so now the visits have reduced
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@Tampa_girl7 (50258)
• United States
28 Nov 16
Yes, you were very naughty in buying all the junk food.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
22 Apr 17
@Tampa_girl7 We did - we tried to make them last as long as possible while enjoying them...
@Tampa_girl7 (50258)
• United States
22 Apr 17
@sishy7 I hope that you enjoyed it
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 Nov 16
Yes these things are favourites- I live in Canada and can get them here as we import a lot but we all are guilty of loving them---LOL!
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
24 Nov 16
I can go without them for a long period of time, but the temptation is there from time to time... And although I can always get a really nice bottle of pure Canadian maple syrup at any time, I just had to get the Aunt Jemima only because I knew I may not find them as easily at other times...
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
25 Nov 16
@sishy7 Hahaha! Maple syrup really is a natural favourite and it seems- an International one too!
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
23 Nov 16
Those are a lot of goodies....I got some nice chocolate biscuits too today called Dark Fantasy.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
24 Nov 16
@sishy7 A sort of gooey chocolate mixture comes out when you bite it :)
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@annastasiaaaaaa (727)
• Philippines
4 Dec 16
The goodies look so good still. I love sweets too. One of my stress-relievers.
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@annastasiaaaaaa (727)
• Philippines
5 Dec 16
@sishy7 Yeah, slow down too. But sweets are irresistible. .
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@marguicha (223028)
• Chile
24 Nov 16
Those are the sort of things that should not be around. Everytime I see a piece of chocolate, no matter what the size, it fits exactly in my mouth. And I have a piece of paper in the fridge´s door with the list of no-nos that the doctor told me. Chocolate and salami are among them. And I´m sure that your list is forbidden too
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
23 Nov 16
i remember the tootsie roll chewy stick growing up. cinnabon is a coffee shop that serves cinnamon rolls here.
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