Question for Canadians

[warlord 72]

I definitely miss Twizzlers! They taste much different in the US. I'm not sure why, but they are so much better in Canada.

I think it's the sugar type they use. I hear Canadian soda versions of Coke, Pepsi are somehow sweeter as it's a totally different way the sugar is done. So the same goes for candies and such, where they just use a different type or different process for the sugar they add. In soda too, the water used is also another big thing that determines taste (but not for candies I don't think).

The US generally uses pure sugar, while Canada uses a sugar corn syrup...

Edited July 27, 2011 by warlord

[Marilyn. 340]

i think the difference is that the US uses HFCS and Canada uses real sugar...

[SapphireDreams 71]

I think it's the sugar type they use. I hear Canadian soda versions of Coke, Pepsi are somehow sweeter as it's a totally different way the sugar is done. I could be wrong, but I've heard that for ages that it's the sugar processing between the two countries that makes the huge difference in sodas and candies etc...

Yeah definitely! The texture is a bit off too, so I wonder if there is a difference in gelatin or how the sugar forms.

I think now that I've been here for 2 years, I'm pretty much acclimated to the differences in tastes of things like yogurt, meat, pop/soda, and I don't know whether ot be happy or sad, haha.

[PastryChef 0]

I just got this

I now have a ton of delicious smarties and caramilks and whatnot in my freezer, I am having a very hard time not eating them. I am addicted to sweets I guess(see username).

I've just got to order a few more things, then get a basket and some stuff to decorate it with, then I'll be able to post some pics for you all.

[Stuart and Thea 95]

Just having enjoyed a Caesar, it occurs to me how difficult it was for me to find a lot of my favourite drinks in the US, and I plan to bring a bunch of them with me. I know you can substitute for Motts Clamato when making a Caesar, or just get used to a Bloody Mary, but there is nothing so perfect on a hot sunny lazy SO day than a Caesar complete with a stick of celery. If you still have time, and know that she likes the drink, see if you can at least get some rimmer sent down, if not the Clamato juice itself.

I also have no hope in hell of ever having a Rye and Ginger. Best I can do is some American whiskey with gingerale, or even just suck it up and switch to 7 and 7. I do plan on bringing rye with me in my belongings, and mom and dad promised to bring me some whenever they visit, along with Shreddies! If there's a particular drink she's fond of, then see if you can't get it sent along.

On an opposing note, my fiance found it very odd that we don't have Yoohoo here in Canada, and it was one of the first things I was forced to try when I visited. Frozen yoohoo is very good, but add some Tia Maria or some Kaluha with a little vodka, and we're talking!

[PastryChef 0]

I also have no hope in hell of ever having a Rye and Ginger. Best I can do is some American whiskey with gingerale, or even just suck it up and switch to 7 and 7. I do plan on bringing rye with me in my belongings, and mom and dad promised to bring me some whenever they visit, along with Shreddies! If there's a particular drink she's fond of, then see if you can't get it sent along.

If it's Wiser's you're missing, try Wild turkey rye whiskey. It's pretty good!

What do you mean by rye and ginger? What's the difference between that and whiskey with ginger ale? I drink bourbon with ginger ale all the time and love it!!

[Stuart and Thea 95]

If it's Wiser's you're missing, try Wild turkey rye whiskey. It's pretty good!

What do you mean by rye and ginger? What's the difference between that and whiskey with ginger ale? I drink bourbon with ginger ale all the time and love it!!

It's Danfield's that I drink, and rye is nowhere near as sweet as bourbon, making for a much drier drink. Couple the sweeter bourbon with the sweeter kinds of gingerale available in the US, and it just doesn't taste right. I will definitely look for the Wild Turkey though, thanks for the tip!

Edited July 31, 2011 by Stuart and Thea

[PastryChef 0]

It's Danfield's that I drink, and rye is nowhere near as sweet as bourbon, making for a much drier drink. Couple the sweeter bourbon with the sweeter kinds of gingerale available in the US, and it just doesn't taste right. I will definitely look for the Wild Turkey though, thanks for the tip!

I'll have to try one with Canadian ginger ale. Also some Danfields, I've never heard of that one and am always eager to try out a new kind of whiskey!

Edited July 31, 2011 by PastryChef

[carslo 0]

Hawkins cheesies and if she bakes pastry ( yes I see your name here) Tenderleaf Lard. I also haven't found any Oreo cookie crumbs which I use for chocolate cheese cake. Shirriff Lemon Pie Filling too!

These are the three things my girls send me

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[Marilyn. 340]

It's Danfield's that I drink, and rye is nowhere near as sweet as bourbon, making for a much drier drink. Couple the sweeter bourbon with the sweeter kinds of gingerale available in the US, and it just doesn't taste right. I will definitely look for the Wild Turkey though, thanks for the tip!

They do sell Canada Dry down here in the US as least I have seen it here in the LA area...

I am confused about the clamato thing though are you saying you can't find it in the US because I have bought it down here.. my husband uses it when he makes a Chavela..

this is the one we usually buy but you can buy it without the picante too

Edited July 31, 2011 by Marilyn.

[Stuart and Thea 95]

They do sell Canada Dry down here in the US as least I have seen it here in the LA area...

I am confused about the clamato thing though are you saying you can't find it in the US because I have bought it down here.. my husband uses it when he makes a Chavela..

Do they have Clamato with the works and the rimmer spice? If so, I'll be a happy girl! When I was down last time, I ordered a rye and ginger at a bar. The waitress said "Where y'all from honey?" Turns out she spent some time in Montreal, so pegged me as a Canadian immediately. She told me to have a Canadian Mist and a 7-up instead, (yuck!) as they didn't have gingerale at the bar, apparently it's not a popular mix. She also told me how much she misses Caesar's as she just couldn't get any Clamato juice, and mixing tomato juice and clam juice just didn't do it. Maybe she just didn't look hard enough I'm hoping?

[Marilyn. 340]

I was just reading and someone said the stuff they use to rim the glass is Montreal Steak Spice which I have seen in the US..

[PastryChef 0]

What does everyone think of St. Hubert poutine mix? What's the difference between this and a jar of brown gravy? Is the gravy she'll get at the stores here good enough?

[skr 0]

I was just reading and someone said the stuff they use to rim the glass is Montreal Steak Spice which I have seen in the US..

I thought it was a celery salt mixture. Hum... Montreal Steak Spice might work though. As for Clamato, I buy it at my local HEB. You can buy it mixed with beer (red eye I believe it's called) here too. Quite tasty on a HOT Texas day!

[Krikit 1,163]

Whenever I ask for a whisky sour they substitute bourbon.

Celery salt is the rimmer on a caesar. You can buy it in the spice aisle. And you can even get clammy here too! If you can't find it in the grocery store you'll find it in the ABC store.

I have never tried the poutine mix but that makes me think..... she may like a few pouches of the Swiss Chalet sauce!