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Christmas Chocolates, Sweets and Food

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  • #102
    kitten_k
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    They look yummy


  • #103
    Loughc
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    kitten_k wrote: »
    They look yummy

    The Iceland ones almost look too good to eat.


  • #104
    DvB
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    Came back into this thread by mistake, saw that chocolate cake above & quickly reminded myself why I stay away from this thread.... oh man that looks divine!!

    Okay, I'm off out again before my willpower dissolves completely.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #105
    TRS30
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    DvB wrote: »
    Came back into this thread by mistake, saw that chocolate cake above & quickly reminded myself why I stay away from this thread.... oh man that looks divine!!

    Okay, I'm off out again before my willpower dissolves completely.

    There should be some kind of ban from going into the weigh loss motivation thread and this one! :D


  • #106
    [Deleted User]
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    There should be some kind of ban from going into the weigh loss motivation thread and this one! :D

    Nooooo :pac:


  • #107
    Sheep Shagger
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    Dunnes have the larger 800g Roses tins for €10


  • #108
    Loughc
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    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Dunnes have the larger 800g Roses tins for €10

    Oh €10 is pretty good.


  • #109
    Posy
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    The tin will have Roses in it, though. :p


  • #110
    Posy
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    Also, just remember this is a good natured Christmas sweets thread.

    It's totally up to the individual if you want to steer clear because you're dieting/lack willpower etc, but let's not risk making others feel bad for wanting to enjoy nice stuff at Christmas. :)


  • #111
    [Deleted User]
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    Posy wrote: »
    Also, just remember this is a good natured Christmas sweets thread.

    It's totally up to the individual if you want to steer clear because you're dieting/lack willpower etc, but let's not risk making others feel bad for wanting to enjoy nice stuff at Christmas. :)

    I'm staying :D

    Has anyone tried the aero snowbubbles? I sampled them at the weekend, too much white chocolate for my taste, very sweet. I need to find the orange buttons next!


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  • #112
    TRS30
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    Posy wrote: »
    Also, just remember this is a good natured Christmas sweets thread.

    It's totally up to the individual if you want to steer clear because you're dieting/lack willpower etc, but let's not risk making others feel bad for wanting to enjoy nice stuff at Christmas. :)

    Apologies, was never my intention.


  • #113
    Caranica
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I'm staying :D

    Has anyone tried the aero snowbubbles? I sampled them at the weekend, too much white chocolate for my taste, very sweet. I need to find the orange buttons next!

    The orange buttons were on special in Tesco at the weekend for €1.23 for a "share" bag. Yummy, and think they'd be even better from the fridge.


  • #114
    Loughc
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    Caranica wrote: »
    The orange buttons were on special in Tesco at the weekend for €1.23 for a "share" bag. Yummy, and think they'd be even better from the fridge.

    I can confirm they are amazing from the fridge :)


  • #115
    PaulT21
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    Loughc wrote: »
    I can confirm they are amazing from the fridge :)

    IMO all chocolate should be eaten from the fridge:), although in saying that almost lost a tooth once eating a Snickers from the fridge too:D

    And just saying ;), Chocolate and Red Wine are a dream combination:D


  • #116
    Loughc
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    PaulT21 wrote: »
    IMO all chocolate should be eaten from the fridge:), although in saying that almost lost a tooth once eating a Snickers from the fridge too:D

    And just saying ;), Chocolate and Red Wine are a dream combination:D

    Agreed. Things like moros and double deckers and mars and snickers need to stay well clear of the fridge. Plain chocolate in the fridge is the best.


  • #117
    Caranica
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    Loughc wrote: »
    Agreed. Things like moros and double deckers and mars and snickers need to stay well clear of the fridge. Plain chocolate in the fridge is the best.

    I love Moros (or Boosts as they now are) and Mars bars from the freezer!


  • #118
    otnomart
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    PaulT21 wrote: »
    And just saying ;), Chocolate and Red Wine are a dream combination:D
    Absolutely !


  • #119
    Sheep Shagger
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    Caved in and got a box of Heros while in Dunnes getting some steaks for the BBQ tonight - paid €4.90....dont care I paid more than the weekend special lol


  • #120
    freshpopcorn
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  • #121
    otnomart
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    Is it just me, or there is a lot of packaging in there ?!


  • #122
    0xzmro3n4y7lb5
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    freshpopcorn wrote: »
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    Janey who packed them? Scrooge? Seems a bit miserly for €20.


  • #123
    Loughc
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    Deacon Zealous Soul wrote: »
    Janey who packed them? Scrooge? Seems a bit miserly for €20.

    Yeah. Not for me. I rather buy 2 of the big boxes that are usually on offer for €5 each.


  • #124
    Jude13
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    I am back also, that such a waste of packaging. Those cakes a few pages back!!! I am going to stock up when the Christmas sweets when they come out but I am going to aim to hold of having one until Christmas fm launches. I love all the updates here.

    I will not be stockpiling orange buttons as they would for certain get eaten.

    Keeping an eye out for gluten free mince pies.


  • #125
    messrs
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    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    Does anybody know where you can buy the blue Lindt?
    It’s something I have rarely seen.

    You anywhere near Kildare Village? There is a massive lindt shop there and has all the different flavours:P


  • #126
    Sheep Shagger
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    messrs wrote: »
    You anywhere near Kildare Village? There is a massive lindt shop there and has all the different flavours:P

    Yel great deals on the boxes there too.

    Just 36 balls on those €20 tins.


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  • #127
    DvB
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    Ah I keep looking in here without thinking, I just see new posts & check all the different threads. Sod it, may as well work that willpower & build up some enthusiasm for the coming festive season (not that I need much :D) anyways, that Lindt tin is a woeful in terms of value, as pointed out above I'd rather buy two large boxes of our favourite flavours and pour them into an empty QS tub (trust me there'll be an empty one early enough as we start every festive season with a QS tub)
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #128
    messrs
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    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Yel great deals on the boxes there too.

    Just 36 balls on those €20 tins.

    Dont think id pay €20 for a tin of 36 as possibly not going to like all the ones in it - as previous posters have said rather buy 2 or 3 boxes of the ones i really like- works out about same value


  • #129
    0xzmro3n4y7lb5
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    Found the Lindt tin on Amazon for £15 which works out at around €16.30 today.

    The picture of the sweets in the tin deceptively make it look like it's packed with sweets.


  • #130
    [Deleted User]
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    That Lindt tin is shocking! I'd almost rethink having my honeymoon in their factory!


  • #131
    TRS30
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    For any vegans out there

    https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/15/rowntrees-changes-fruit-pastilles-recipe-as-whole-range-goes-vegan-for-first-time-13272407/


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  • #132
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    For any vegans out there

    https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/15/rowntrees-changes-fruit-pastilles-recipe-as-whole-range-goes-vegan-for-first-time-13272407/

    Wonder would the taste change much? I love jelly tots :)


  • #133
    Posy
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    Lindt tin massively scabby for €20!! Especially as I wouldn't be overly mad about the dark and white ones.
    I'll definitely just buy 2 of the big boxes. I love the hazlenut ones.


  • #134
    DvB
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    Posy wrote: »
    Lindt tin massively scabby for €20!! Especially as I wouldn't be overly mad about the dark and white ones.
    I'll definitely just buy 2 of the big boxes. I love the hazlenut ones.

    ooh, i love the dark ones. To be fair dark chocolate would be my preference anyway & I'd eat any of the lindor chocolate balls other than the white ones (far too sweet) but would always without fail go for the dark ones first.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #135
    TRS30
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    As I have stated a few time before, not a massive chocolate fan (ducks!) however when I do partake is dark chocolate all the way 70%+ if possible.


  • #136
    DvB
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    As I have stated a few time before, not a massive chocolate fan (ducks!) however when I do partake is dark chocolate all the way 705+ if possible.

    Ooh yeah, love the 70%+ stuff.

    Not a huge choccy fan myself (more of a baked goods man) but am fond of a Moro/Boost, Double decker, bounty & randomly catch bars too.
    If talking chocolate with no gooey/toffee fillings etc. am fond of twirl & used to love the yorkie raisin & biscuit.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #137
    Loughc
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    DvB wrote: »
    Not a huge choccy fan myself (more of a baked goods man) but am fond of a Moro/Boost, Double decker, bounty & randomly catch bars too.
    If talking chocolate with no gooey/toffee fillings etc. am fond of twirl

    Some stellar choices there. Stellar!!


  • #138
    DvB
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    Loughc wrote: »
    Some stellar choices there. Stellar!!

    Glad someone approves!:D
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #139
    otnomart
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    Oreo Spooky Graveyard Chocolate Cookie Kit - basically the Halloween version of a gingerbread house
    Source: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a34055904/oreo-graveyard-cookie-kit/

    oreo-1600353573.png?


  • #140
    Sheep Shagger
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    Is it OK for 2 people to polish off a box of Roses/Quality Street/Hereos in say 2 evening - asking for a friend.....


  • #141
    Loughc
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    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Is it OK for 2 people to polish off a box of Roses/Quality Street/Hereos in say 2 evening - asking for a friend.....

    Tell your friend I see nothing wrong with this.


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  • #142
    Autosport
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    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Is it OK for 2 people to polish off a box of Roses/Quality Street/Hereos in say 2 evening - asking for a friend.....

    I see nothing wrong with that :D


  • #143
    TRS30
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    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Is it OK for 2 people to polish off a box of Roses/Quality Street/Hereos in say 2 evening - asking for a friend.....

    Could you check with your friend if it was a box of one of those or a box of each??

    If one box then no issues, if a box of each...............still no issue :D


  • #144
    Sheep Shagger
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    Could you check with your friend if it was a box of one of those or a box of each??

    If one box then no issues, if a box of each...............still no issue :D

    Lol was a single box......but a few boxes over a few evenings.....


  • #145
    Sheep Shagger
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    Chocolates not as cheap as they've been but not bad....then the boxed biscuits!!

    At Tesco


  • #146
    tscul32
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    Got a tub of quality street this morning and opened them this evening. We all just needed a pick me up after Level 3 announced. The youngest was supposed to be getting back to swimming lessons tomorrow, now cancelled. The communion he was supposed to make in May and was rescheduled for 2 weeks time is now cancelled again. My first year had his first ever "weekend homework" and my poor 14 year old had to go to the barber's - just a trim but he loves his long hair and hates getting it cut. Chocolates were gooood....mmmm


  • #147
    DvB
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    Dunnes in Blanchardstown starting to expand their Christmas displays over the weekend.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #148
    TRS30
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    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Chocolates not as cheap as they've been but not bad....then the boxed biscuits!!

    At Tesco

    Hmmmm........biscuits


  • #149
    0xzmro3n4y7lb5
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    DvB wrote: »
    AJj3yhN.jpg

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    Dunnes in Blanchardstown starting to expand their Christmas displays over the weekend.

    I usually don’t get over excited for Christmas but this year I am giddy seeing this as there’s nothing else to look forward to.


  • #150
    Sheep Shagger
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    €3.50 for the lindt bunny's in Dunnes.....mmmmmmmm

    €20 for the small lindt tins, much better with the 2 for €5 bags/boxes of balls.


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  • #151
    DvB
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    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    €3.50 for the lindt bunny's in Dunnes.....mmmmmmmm

    €20 for the small lindt tins, much better with the 2 for €5 bags/boxes of balls.

    There was another stand with nothing but Lindt christmas chocolate that had the larger boxes and smaller christmas bunnies etc. there too, loads of different flavours available.
    Seeing the tins & picking one up, they're definitely poorer value than the boxes and bags.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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