What unique food did you discover in your travels?
Dec 19th, 2003, 10:21 AM
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What unique food did you discover in your travels?
In Wales we found frozen quiche and I have been unable to find it in B.C.Canada - it was amazing! Loved the coffee in Paris, and also in Sydney. Tried to 'import' some coffee from Australia but unable to get it. 
Dec 19th, 2003, 10:52 AM
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Being unavailable in BC is not a very good definition of unique. Nancy's Specialty Foods is the largest producer of frozen quiche products in the United States. They are available in Canada at A&P and Costco.
Dec 19th, 2003, 11:06 AM
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Irn Bru - an orange soft drink from Scotland called "Scotland's OTHER national drink". It's one of those things you either love or hate, and I love it. It's supposed to be a cure for hangover also. You can get it in the U.S. at British import stores, but it's expensive since those cans & bottles are heavy.
Dec 19th, 2003, 11:11 AM
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Sorry you didn't find my choices unique. I was merely interested in hearing what other people discovered.
Believe me, I have looked at Costco and every frozen food section in every store I go to and have yet to find anything comparable. Btw we do not have A & P here.
Sorry you didn't find my choices unique. I was merely interested in hearing what other people discovered.
Believe me, I have looked at Costco and every frozen food section in every store I go to and have yet to find anything comparable. Btw we do not have A & P here.
Dec 19th, 2003, 01:15 PM
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I've tried to find liquid yogurt but haven't. I fell in love with that stuff in Spain.
And another thing I can't find are Magnum ice cream bars - the freaking best ice cream bar in existance. Only saw them in Italy (but I'm sure they are availible everywhere in Europe).
I'm guessin you can find both in the States but I can't seem to here in NorCal.
And another thing I can't find are Magnum ice cream bars - the freaking best ice cream bar in existance. Only saw them in Italy (but I'm sure they are availible everywhere in Europe).
I'm guessin you can find both in the States but I can't seem to here in NorCal.
Dec 19th, 2003, 01:23 PM
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Unique to me in that the flavor (with tiny bits of truffles) was divine: A wild game terrine that I've had several times in a small french restaurant in Edinburgh--I actually dream of this sometimes 
Dec 19th, 2003, 02:01 PM
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RAR, Yoplait makes a drinking yogurt--if we have it in Baton Rouge, you should have it. Dove ice cream bars will satisfy your craving for Magnum I think. Sohara, if Wal-Mart and Sams Clubs have invaded your area, they carry frozen appetizer size quiche. Do you have the British chain Sainsbury's? they might.
Wendy, describe the Swiss dish you had--I don't think I've heard of it!
I like the European version of Ovaltine--less sweet than the American one. I can sometimes find it at import stores. I also love the aspic covered open faced sandwiches in Switzerland.
Wendy, describe the Swiss dish you had--I don't think I've heard of it!
I like the European version of Ovaltine--less sweet than the American one. I can sometimes find it at import stores. I also love the aspic covered open faced sandwiches in Switzerland.
Dec 19th, 2003, 02:05 PM
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I've eaten the most delicious pumpkin soup in Australia. That, with a big chunk of bread, makes the most marvelous meal on a cool night. I've tasted the pumpkin soup that is served here in the US in various restaurants but it's NOT the same. Believe me! I'm thinking the Aussie "pumpkin" is more like our squash??? Anyone know?
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Dec 19th, 2003, 02:19 PM
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Duck Tongue! Sure brings back memories. Many years ago myself and a group of burn surgeons were invited to China to comment on their burn care - needless to say we were treated royally. At one meal there was a large tureen of dark meat morsels in a dark gravy. Everyone helped themselves and commented on the wonderful taste until we were told that they were duck tongues. Everyone stopped eating them except me! They were delicious. I have not been able to find any since.
Dec 19th, 2003, 03:29 PM
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There have been foods that I discovered while traveling - - and while I can find them NOW, it's only because I learned to look for them.
All kinds of cheeses, but especially Tomme de Savoie.
Cantuccini- - those little "mini" almond biscotti, dunked in vino santo
Red currants - - well, actually, red currant preserves - - though I like the black too.
Guinea fowl.
and special mention goes to tripe (as in Caen) - - dont know how hard t might be to find here, and wouldn't care if I never encountered it ever again.
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All kinds of cheeses, but especially Tomme de Savoie.
Cantuccini- - those little "mini" almond biscotti, dunked in vino santo
Red currants - - well, actually, red currant preserves - - though I like the black too.
Guinea fowl.
and special mention goes to tripe (as in Caen) - - dont know how hard t might be to find here, and wouldn't care if I never encountered it ever again.
Best wishes,
Rex
Dec 19th, 2003, 04:27 PM
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I thought that the Czechs did the most amazing things to meat. Like steak stuffed with blue cheese. Of course I've been able to duplicate it, but it never occured to me to make this little heart attack on a plate. Also Garlic Soup- loved it.
What a fun little topic,
What a fun little topic,
