Strange things you're not used to

[Gemmie 142]

MJ doesn't bleach his skin.

Also, I've noticed that chocolate in the US has a funky taste to it... I can't explain it, but it has a "twang"... have any other foreigners found this? Especially Brits who come from the land of awesome chocolate.

Edited August 25, 2008 by Gemmie

[TBoneTX 48,090]

I've noticed that chocolate in the US has a funky taste to it...

That's because we put bacon in it.

[Krikit 1,166]

MJ doesn't bleach his skin.

Also, I've noticed that chocolate in the US has a funky taste to it... I can't explain it, but it has a "twang"... have any other foreigners found this? Especially Brits who come from the land of awesome chocolate.

I wasn't being literal!

Chocolate has been discussed a LOT here. It's definitely not to many people's liking. I think most Americans are used to it because that's what they've grown up with. I brought back a TON of chocolate from England. But now I'm in a chocolate frenzy because I can't. Stop. Eating it.

[Laura+Tom 2]

British chocolate is the best, I'm def going to miss that. Even Hershey's 'Cadburys' tastes wrong. When I go to see Tom I fill my case with Maltesers and Mars bars as they are his favourites. However I am fond of Reeses, I shouldn't be, have you seen how many calories are in them?!

[Reba 2]

I miss bacon too. I hate the fatty strips here. bleah. I want some nice back bacon. dammit!

Some stores here in the US sell what they call "Canadian style bacon" but its totally wrong. They smoke it for some reason, but in Canada we don't smoke it, its brined. Gives it a completely different taste altogether.

Peameal bacon is made from boneless pork loins, short cut from the leaner portions of the loin, to ensure a more uniform product. External fat is trimmed to within 1⁄8 inch. Smokeless and tender, this product is sweet pickle-cured and rolled in a traditional golden cornmeal coating, maintaining the processing tradition of real Canadian peameal bacon.

You can get http://www.realcanadianbacon.com real Canadian bacon from here but I can't afford it. Its crazy expensive.

There might be some on-line British food shops that can ship proper bacon over here, but I can't find the one I bought from before...they had some really nice bangers...

Edited August 25, 2008 by Reba

[Marilyn. 340]

to me taht seems more like ham...

I love the fatty strips of bacon.. mmm yum

[Jeraly 4]

Ham is what we put in sandwiches... sometimes it can be carved thicker off the bone but...

Also, I've noticed that chocolate in the US has a funky taste to it... I can't explain it, but it has a "twang"... have any other foreigners found this? Especially Brits who come from the land of awesome chocolate.

I dunno about the UK being the land of awesome chocolate - Switzerland or Belgium is much much better But the UK is better than the US that is for sure...

I don't know if it helps, but here goes anyways:

The "Cadburys" made by Hershey is dire and nothing like Cadburys. I keep trying it in case it gets better, but it doesn't. Hershey bars are like the "chocolate" flavour laxative you get that tastes of wax - don't bother there either. If you can afford it in World Market they sell Lindt, Ritter Sport and real Cadburys but as a half decent and cheap substitute, I have found that Hershey (*GASP*) do a semi-ok chocolate called "Symphony". It is not as waxy as the other stuff and if it is at room temperature, it melts in your mouth like cadburys It's in a cream wrapper and costs about $1.49 for a large bar (like 150g or something)

[Marilyn. 340]

see what you guys call bacon is taken from the back of the pig and the strips of bacon you find here are taken from the pigs belly... I like the fatty strips it has a different flavour then the back bacon...

[TBoneTX 48,090]

I have found that Hershey (*GASP*) do a semi-ok chocolate called "Symphony". It is not as waxy as the other stuff and if it is at room temperature, it melts in your mouth like cadburys It's in a cream wrapper and costs about $1.49 for a large bar (like 150g or something)

Aly is correct (and, of course, lovely). "Symphony" is available at just about any supermarket or drugstore.

This conversation about chocolate is interesting. I've noticed that chocolate in Ecuador & Mexico -- even the bargain-priced stuff -- is largely superior in taste to that in the U.S., for some reason. The foreign chocolate melts FAR more quickly, though.

Gee, 57 words without a punchline... I must be sick.

Recovery: If we smear the above-mentioned melted confection on a large, antlered Canadian animal, do we then have chocolate mousse?

Edited August 26, 2008 by TBoneTX

[Laura+Tom 2]

see what you guys call bacon is taken from the back of the pig and the strips of bacon you find here are taken from the pigs belly... I like the fatty strips it has a different flavour then the back bacon...

We have streaky bacon too in the UK and it doesn't seem as fatty as US bacon. I prefer back bacon as I can't stand eating fat unless it's really, really crispy.

[Big Papa Zone 93]

see what you guys call bacon is taken from the back of the pig and the strips of bacon you find here are taken from the pigs belly... I like the fatty strips it has a different flavour then the back bacon...

We have streaky bacon too in the UK and it doesn't seem as fatty as US bacon. I prefer back bacon as I can't stand eating fat unless it's really, really crispy.

Spot on, Laura. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a bit of streaky bacon - provided it's more meat than fat. Our streaky bacon looks like prime rib compared to the stateside stuff!!

[Gemmie 142]

When I move to MA, I'll be a happy bunny as there's a British store right by that sells LOADS of favourites... chocolates (all kinds!), Bisto, Marmite, just everything..

And I would be happy to send British goods to people in the US once there.

[Reba 2]

Its less fatty in Canada too. I still prefer back bacon though.

[Laura+Tom 2]

When I move to MA, I'll be a happy bunny as there's a British store right by that sells LOADS of favourites... chocolates (all kinds!), Bisto, Marmite, just everything..

And I would be happy to send British goods to people in the US once there.

I may have to take you up on that offer lol

[English Muffin 59]

When I move to MA, I'll be a happy bunny as there's a British store right by that sells LOADS of favourites... chocolates (all kinds!), Bisto, Marmite, just everything..

And I would be happy to send British goods to people in the US once there.

Oooooh, which store is that Gemmie? I've never found anywhere around here that sells much British stuff - apart from a very 'touristy' shop in Plymouth.