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  • #61
    Re: American vs British

    Actually a better picture of American Smarties

    http://www.oldtimecandy.com/smarties.htm


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    • #62
      Re: American vs British

      We have Smarties in Spain and also M&M`s

      I´m getting hungry
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      • #63
        Re: American vs British

        Our Smarties are like the British Smarties. American Smarties are like Canadian rockets. Moon Pies are like British & Canadian Wagon Wheels.

        And Diet Rite?? I think that's something that can only be found in the U.S. I haven't seen it here. I don't drink much pop (that's soda to you Americans - lol) but sometimes a tall glass of something other than water over ice would be a nice change. We get commercials for it here, but I don't think we can get it. I may have to make a run over to Buffalo or something.
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        • #64
          Re: American vs British

          Some parts of the US call soda - pop, where I came from its pop!


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          • #65
            Re: American vs British

            That's probably b/c all the snowbirds from Canada who don't want to drive all the way to Florida end up staying in your part of the world. We're teaching you new words. LOL
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            • #66
              Re: American vs British

              LIR, looks like Cott Beverage company as well as Seavan distributes Diet Rite cola's in Canada

              Cott Beverages Canada Diet Rite

              Cola Cott Beverages Canada Diet Rite Red Raspberry

              Cott Beverages Canada Diet Rite Tangerine

              Sea-Van Distributors Ltd. Diet Rite (US) red raspberry 355 ml alum

              Sea-Van Distributors Ltd. Diet Rite (US) tangerine 355 ml alum tangerine

              Sea-Van Distributors Ltd. Diet Rite (US) white grape 355 ml alum white grape
              http://www.encorpinc.com/cfm/index.cfm?It=903&Id=1&St=d


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              • #67
                Re: American vs British

                Originally posted by ladyinred
                That's probably b/c all the snowbirds from Canada who don't want to drive all the way to Florida end up staying in your part of the world. We're teaching you new words. LOL
                LOL, we call our northerner's snow birds as well, besides, I'm from a town really close to your borders. Actually here they call it soft drinks or coke. They don't call it pop around here--they have no idea what you're talking about unless you call it 'soda-pop" then they get it! If you order a soda, you will get "soda water" or seltzer water!


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                • #68
                  Re: American vs British

                  My home town is York

                  A city where ancient walls surround incredible local businesses, attractions, shops, accommodation and eateries, with exciting events every day.



                  the home of an old sweetie (goodie) maker, Rowntrees (Joseph Rowntree and Co Ltd, a quaker foundation)

                  A few years ago they were bought out by those French upstarts Nestle (with accent). When I was a boy only Condensed Milk was found in the shops sold by Ness-ells, and the chocholate vending machine on the railway stations sold horrible chocholate by Ness-ells.

                  When Nestle bought out Rowntree they promised the brand name and the product range would survive, but they have progressivlely removed the Rowtree name and replaced it with "Nestle" (with accent) and have insisted on the FRENCH pronunciation. This Engliahman has views about that.

                  Sadly it seems that the Rowntree name is now only retained on the fruit and gum based confectionary - anything chocholate bears the name Nestle (with accent) which I will subbornly continue to call Ness-ells.

                  So there!
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                  • #69
                    Re: American vs British

                    Mmmmmmmmmmm, Rowntree. Now that you mention it, I don't think I've seen that name around in a while. Didn't they used to make KitKat and Aero? I think they have the Nestle name on them now. Hmmmmm. What about Dairy Tray? Was that Rowntree? Maybe that was Cadbury. mmmmmm, Cadbury. Okay, now, don't get me started here.
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                    • #70
                      Re: American vs British

                      This is becoming a dangerous topic for a Low Carb board!


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                      • #71
                        Re: American vs British

                        Yup. Almost pornographic in nature.
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                        • #72
                          Re: American vs British

                          Originally posted by ladyinred
                          Mmmmmmmmmmm, Rowntree. Now that you mention it, I don't think I've seen that name around in a while. Didn't they used to make KitKat and Aero? I think they have the Nestle name on them now. Hmmmmm. What about Dairy Tray? Was that Rowntree? Maybe that was Cadbury. mmmmmm, Cadbury. Okay, now, don't get me started here.
                          Kit Kat and Aero - yep, unique products - and Polo mints (with the hole)

                          Milk Trya was Cadbury

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                          • #73
                            Re: American vs British

                            Originally posted by MotherOfGizmo
                            They look like what we call 'lovehearts' which are the same shape but have words in raised letters on them. They are a slightly sharp flavoured sweet and if you bite them they turn into a mouthful of powder - quite a refreshing taste. They come in a wrapped plastic roll.

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                            • #74
                              Re: American vs British

                              Originally posted by MotherOfGizmo
                              Is it true that a Liquor store is called an "off-license"? What the heck does that mean?
                              Licensed to sell alcohol to be consumed off the premises only - a takeaway booze shop. Pubs and restaurants are licensed to sell alcohol to be consumed on the premises.
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                              • #75
                                Re: American vs British

                                Originally posted by MotherOfGizmo
                                Wash up = Wash your hands
                                . .
                                Braces = Suspenders
                                'Wash up' in English means doing the washing up (plates and cutlery etc) as in the often used phrase after a family celebration - in our house at least -
                                "I'll wash up if someone else will dry"

                                'Suspenders' are those clips that hold nylon stockings up - as in the film 'Cabaret'. Also used around the lower leg to hold old fashioned men's socks up in old black and white British comedy films or Whitehall farces.

                                BTW 'Pants' means underpants here - which is why when we hear 'He wore just pants and suspenders' it brings an unsettling image to most British imaginations!!
                                Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
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