The foods you miss

[meriad]

It always makes me giggle whenever a friend or family member is coming either from SA or from Germany to here; what we ask them to bring. And vice versa - when we go there, the things they ask us for

From here to Germany for my vist in December: Cheddar Cheese, Ginger Nut biscuits, some things from the South African shop and a jar of pickled onions
In return I'll bring back coffee, toiletries, maybe some cold meats. Oh and Tomy Mayonnaise and horseradish remoulade - yum

In the past I'd also take over tea, but my sister now has found a shop that sells PG Tips at a really good price so that's no longer required

Isn't it funny the things you miss

[Ally]

Marmite.

Marmite crisps.

Fruit pastilles.

Jelly beans.

Love hearts.

Branston pickle.

Seedless raspberry jam.

Trashy magazines.

Those that visit know what to bring.

Of course I can live very happily without them but what a treat when I do get them.

[Diflower]

Allyluvsmarmite

[JoM]

Ria, you wouldn't believe the times we've travelled to John's aunt in the US and had large tins of Quality Street (yes, tins in plural) in our bags

[Diflower]

Now you mention it I would miss pickle, and of course the extra mature cheddar to go with it

[Ally]

Allyluvsmarmite

With a passion!

Jo - we're bringing a 20kg case back next month which will be filled with goodies including Celebrations and Heroes.

[JoM]

Allyluvsmarmite

With a passion!

Jo - we're bringing a 20kg case back next month which will be filled with goodies including Celebrations and Heroes.

I'd have to have mint Matchmakers and After Eights too

[meriad]

Of course I can live very happily without them but what a treat when I do get them.

Excactly

[Workingman]

When I was stationed in Germany there was not much to take out there as we had the NAAFI stocked with 'normal' stuff, but coming home:

Curry-Gewürzketchup - as you would guess - curry tomato ketchup
Kartoffelsalat - potato salad
Fritessaus - a very creamy Dutch mayo - for chips
Frikadellen - a Dutch herby and spicy sausage

The only thing I can't get in the UK now is the Dutch mayo - I have to make my own.

[JoM]

We've always brought loads of sweets and chocolate back from the US but now it's quite easy to find them over here - even B&M have an American confectionery section and have peanut butter M&Ms, mint M&Ms etc. I can even walk into the Co-op over the main road and get Reese's Cups.
Wish I'd filled a case with coffee nut M&Ms though! First time I'd ever seen them this holiday and never gave it a thought!