American sweets you can't get in Ireland?

LolaLuv · 07-09-2008 6:49am #1

Hey, I'm coming to Ireland soon and want to bring some candies sweets for a few friend, but I want it to be a surprise or else they'd tell me not to bother out of politeness. What can't you get in Ireland that I can bring from here?

Black Swan · 07-09-2008 6:59am

Methinks the US falls short in terms of candy sweets quality or taste, the one exception might be the salt water taffy made in San Francisco.

LolaLuv · 07-09-2008 7:03am

Well, that was helpful. :rolleyes::p Anyway, I don't think the flavor is as important as it being something you can't get in Ireland because it's always fun to try new things, even when they taste horrid.

brettmirl · 07-09-2008 8:57am

You can't get a lot of the peanut butter stuff here.

Personally I like peanut butter M&Ms, York Peppermint patties, and chocolate covered pretzels.

The Hershey's chocolate tastes totally different to choc you get here, and not in a good way.

cozmik · 07-09-2008 9:05am

+1 for Peanut Butter M&Ms

Toto Wolfcastle · 07-09-2008 9:32am

I don't think you can get almond M&Ms here and they're pretty nice. Don't bring Hersheys. Making your friends feel sick is not a good thing.

Ooh if you want to find me a jar of Ben and Jerry's chocolate fudge sauce that'd be good!

rubadub · 07-09-2008 4:16pm

cozmik wrote: »

+1 for Peanut Butter M&Ms

+2!
only had them last week, lovely, you can get all these things on ebay.

LolaLuv · 07-09-2008 4:41pm

Thanks everyone! I was also thinking about taking chocolate peanut butter, do you think that would be well-received?

And re: Hershey's. I despise the stuff and a couple months ago my mom and I were discussing what I could take over, and she said Hershey Kisses. I said no way in hell, because Hershey's chocolate tastes like wax and there's no way I'd be giving out little blobs of waxy crap. Anyway, she thought I was being an elitist but now I feel vindicated!

Janeybaby I've never seen B&J fudge sauce. It sounds incredible!

Toto Wolfcastle · 07-09-2008 4:43pm

PillyPen wrote: »

Thanks everyone! I was also thinking about taking chocolate peanut butter, do you think that would be well-received?

And re: Hershey's. I despise the stuff and a couple months ago my mom and I were discussing what I could take over, and she said Hershey Kisses. I said no way in hell, because Hershey's chocolate tastes like wax and there's no way I'd be giving out little blobs of waxy crap. Anyway, she thought I was being an elitist but now I feel vindicated!

Janeybaby I've never seen B&J fudge sauce. It sounds incredible!

Sweet Jesus I despise peanut butter but that looks so good!

I got B&J fudge sauce in a scoop shop in New York. It lasted about 2 hours after I stepped off the plane.

PhotoMe · 07-09-2008 5:08pm

Twizlers. I love the strawberry and cherry ones. Haven't seen them here though. Any time I go to the US I bring a load back with me.

LolaLuv · 07-09-2008 5:13pm

Thanks for the Twizzlers suggestion. I'm not too crazy about them myself, but I imagine little kids would love them, and that's whom I'm giving the candy to.

I saw in another thread that someone mentioned Jolly Ranchers. Are those not available in Ireland?

whiskeyman · 08-09-2008 8:42am

As mentioned above, Peppermint Patties. YUM!!
Junior Mints are also yummy!
Beef jerky is also a favourite... love the stuff!!

Pigletlover · 08-09-2008 10:58am

Skittles? we only have the regular fruit ones here.

Someone brought me back a bag of Hershey's Kisses years ago, I thought it was great at the time even if they were horrible.

I haven't seen Jolly Ranchers around in years, don't think they're still available here.

brettmirl · 08-09-2008 10:59am

Oh thought of another one...you know the way M&Ms do special edition packets?

It would be a good idea to bring over some of the Halloween ones if they are out yet as they dont sell them here.

XxlauraxX · 08-09-2008 12:22pm

AND

LolaLuv · 08-09-2008 11:47pm

Sweet mother of god, there's no fluff in Ireland???

And the different Skittles and Halloween edition candies are great ideas!

Whiskeyman that's hilarious that you like beef jerky. That isn't available in Ireland either?

Elem · 08-09-2008 11:56pm

You have to bring over ding dongs!

LolaLuv · 08-09-2008 11:59pm

I don't think I've ever had a ding dong, I was always a Twinkie girl myself!

Toto Wolfcastle · 09-09-2008 7:38am

PillyPen wrote: »

Sweet mother of god, there's no fluff in Ireland???

And the different Skittles and Halloween edition candies are great ideas!

Whiskeyman that's hilarious that you like beef jerky. That isn't available in Ireland either?

You can get ridiculously overpriced Fluff in some ridiculously overpriced shops in Ireland.

whiskeyman · 09-09-2008 9:05am

PillyPen wrote: »

Whiskeyman that's hilarious that you like beef jerky. That isn't available in Ireland either?

Never seen it here. It's probably banned due to public health concerns.
It's gorgeous though!!! I've gone through bags and bags whenever I go over.
Mmmmmm jerky!!

Never tried Turkey Jerkey yet though... someday.

Oh, and get Fudge covered Oreos. Sometimes they're mint fudge covered too. Only get the plain non covered ones here.

lord lucan · 09-09-2008 9:41am

twinkies rule!! just came back from NY with half a suitcase full.

hersheys milk duds are gorgeous too.:D

blah · 09-09-2008 9:43am

Peanut butter M&Ms!

XxlauraxX · 09-09-2008 10:36am

flavours of poptarts you cant get in ireland like American Smores,Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and other lovely choc flavours !!:pac: what about flavoured lipbalms and the likes !:D

Pigletlover · 09-09-2008 1:53pm

janeybabe wrote: »

You can get ridiculously overpriced Fluff in some ridiculously overpriced shops in Ireland.

Aldi sell it when they're doing their American promotions, it's a different brand, but it's the same stuff and only cost a couple of Euro.

XxlauraxX · 09-09-2008 3:46pm

Pigletlover wrote: »

Aldi sell it when they're doing their American promotions, it's a different brand, but it's the same stuff and only cost a couple of Euro.

thank you so much i love it !!! and couldn't find anywhere that sold it
(at a resonable price anyway!)

XxlauraxX

Dlite · 09-09-2008 3:50pm

Watchamakalit bars...they were lovely!

Jeez i'd love a twinkie.

Toto Wolfcastle · 09-09-2008 4:04pm

Pigletlover wrote: »

Aldi sell it when they're doing their American promotions, it's a different brand, but it's the same stuff and only cost a couple of Euro.

Good to know! It's awful stuff really though.

XxlauraxX · 09-09-2008 8:17pm

gram crackers and choc (use galaxy it lovely:pac::pac: lol) and marshmallows !! and you are good to go !:D

LolaLuv · 09-09-2008 8:22pm

whiskeyman wrote: »

Never seen it here. It's probably banned due to public health concerns.
It's gorgeous though!!! I've gone through bags and bags whenever I go over.
Mmmmmm jerky!!

Never tried Turkey Jerkey yet though... someday.

Oh, and get Fudge covered Oreos. Sometimes they're mint fudge covered too. Only get the plain non covered ones here.

I've never had the fudge-covered Oreos. They just seem too decadent! Yeah jerky is delicious, especially some of the home-made stuff you can get in the PA wilds.

lord lucan wrote: »

twinkies rule!! just came back from NY with half a suitcase full.

hersheys milk duds are gorgeous too.:D

Lol, Twinkies are pretty much the best snack item in the world. That's hilarious that you took a half a suitcase back.

XxlauraxX wrote: »

flavours of poptarts you cant get in ireland like American Smores,Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and other lovely choc flavours !!:pac: what about flavoured lipbalms and the likes !:D

I didn't know Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pop-Tarts existed, but the S'mores are my favorite ones! Yummers. That's a bummer, actually, I'll have to have my mom ship me some every so often I guess.

Dlite wrote: »

Watchamakalit bars...they were lovely!!

Jeez i'd love a twinkie.

Nooo!!!! You don't get Watchamacallits??? This thread is just depressing me now!!

janeybabe wrote: »

Good to know! It's awful stuff really though.

Take it back, commie!

Toto Wolfcastle · 09-09-2008 8:25pm

PillyPen wrote: »

This thread is just depressing me now!!

Don't worry. You'll get to sample such delights as the Macaroon bar.

LolaLuv · 09-09-2008 8:27pm

janeybabe wrote: »

Don't worry. You'll get to sample such delights as the Macaroon bar.

Oooh I forgot about those, I will love it, I'm sure! Plus that ginger cookie Pighead was talking about the once. And kebabs and delicious varieties of take-outs, etc.

XxlauraxX · 09-09-2008 8:27pm

janeybabe wrote: »

Don't worry. You'll get to sample such delights as the Macaroon bar.

lol actually they are really nice and i haven't had one in years i'm going to buy one tomorrow !!:D:pac::D

LolaLuv · 09-09-2008 8:35pm

XxlauraxX wrote: »

lol actually they are really nice and i haven't had one in years i'm going to buy one tomorrow !!:D:pac::D

Hey, were you posting graham crackers? If you tell me they aren't available in Ireland the trip is off!:(

Toto Wolfcastle · 09-09-2008 8:38pm

PillyPen wrote: »

Hey, were you posting graham crackers? If you tell me they aren't available in Ireland the trip is off!:(

Are they kind of like digestive biscuits in a different shape?

LolaLuv · 09-09-2008 8:43pm

janeybabe wrote: »

Are they kind of like digestive biscuits in a different shape?

I don't think I've ever had a digestive biscuit, but Wiki says digestive biscuits are used in cheesecake crusts, so I think they must be pretty similar. Trip is still on!:pac:

Earthhorse · 09-09-2008 9:26pm

My brother brought back mint M&Ms from his trip to America years ago. Bring lots of them.

For me.

Other than that, I hear you guys do nice ice cream. Maybe bring some of that.

LolaLuv · 10-09-2008 1:05am

Earthhorse wrote: »

My brother brought back mint M&Ms from his trip to America years ago. Bring lots of them.

For me.

Other than that, I hear you guys do nice ice cream. Maybe bring some of that.

Hmm, I've never had those. They must be seasonal. And wtf is with the Irish obsession with M&Ms? That's probably my least favorite candy, they're crap!

Ice cream noted.

Earthhorse · 10-09-2008 8:35am

PillyPen wrote: »

Hmm, I've never had those. They must be seasonal. And wtf is with the Irish obsession with M&Ms? That's probably my least favorite candy, they're crap!

It's the novelty M&Ms we crave. You yanks keep keeping them to yourselves!

PillyPen wrote: »

Ice cream noted.

If you put it in your pockets customs won't go anywhere near you.

brettmirl · 10-09-2008 9:23am

PillyPen wrote: »

Hmm, I've never had those. They must be seasonal. And wtf is with the Irish obsession with M&Ms? That's probably my least favorite candy, they're crap!

Irish Obsession?

I was in Vegas last year and there is a 3 story M&Ms store there. The place was jointed!

Toto Wolfcastle · 10-09-2008 9:28am

PillyPen wrote: »

Hmm, I've never had those. They must be seasonal. And wtf is with the Irish obsession with M&Ms? That's probably my least favorite candy, they're crap!

My parents came home with New York with 6 bags of pick and mix M&Ms. They spent $60 on them. It must be an obsession.

WindSock · 10-09-2008 9:56am

XxlauraxX wrote: »

I and a few others from this site can confirm that this can be gotten in Fallon & Byrne. Goes well with Gubeen :pac:

MarkR · 10-09-2008 10:03am

Baby Ruth's, butter fingers, tootsie rolls. All of the earlier mentioned items.

Awayindahils · 10-09-2008 10:05am

PillyPen wrote: »

Sweet mother of god, there's no fluff in Ireland???

There is Fluff, it's just sold in more specialist shops as opposed to in the regular supermarket. You can buy it in Donnybrook Fair if anyone is looking for it.

I love Joly Ranchers, we used to be able to get them here once upon a time!! They were soo good.

Twizzlers are a good idea.

XxlauraxX · 10-09-2008 10:32am

PillyPen wrote: »

Hey, were you posting graham crackers? If you tell me they aren't available in Ireland the trip is off!:(

ye about that lol ! im sure you can get it in specialist stores as posted above but nowhere i have seen

Toto Wolfcastle · 10-09-2008 10:42am

XxlauraxX wrote: »

ye about that lol ! im sure you can get it in specialist stores as posted above but nowhere i have seen

Ooh they look way better than digestive biscuits! Bring them!

XxlauraxX · 10-09-2008 11:28am

janeybabe wrote: »

Ooh they look way better than digestive biscuits! Bring them!

ye i dont like digestive they suck and are proberly the most bland biscuits ever

brettmirl · 10-09-2008 12:37pm

Oh if you live near a Whole Foods - bring over some of their veggie chips - for me

bad2theboneB · 10-09-2008 12:47pm

Two words.....Lucky Charms! Oh Yeahhhh!

XxlauraxX · 10-09-2008 2:10pm

bad2theboneB wrote: »

Two words.....Lucky Charms! Oh Yeahhhh!

woo:D

Earthhorse · 10-09-2008 2:54pm

We're agreed then?

PillyPen, when you back your bags for Ireland it's four suitcases of chocolate, candy and ice-cream we're wanting. You can worry about clothes etc. once we have them.

Toto Wolfcastle · 10-09-2008 3:02pm

Earthhorse wrote: »

We're agreed then?

PillyPen, when you back your bags for Ireland it's four suitcases of chocolate, candy and ice-cream we're wanting. You can worry about clothes etc. once we have them.

I was starting to worry about how she was going to fit it all in, but you have solved that problem.

Bring a good few bags of the small peanut butter cups, they always go down well. (Except with me because I hate them.)

American sweets you can't get in Ireland?

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