Canadian Coke - but I’m told that Kosher Coke is the same. Coffee Crisp Bars. Cadbury’s chocolate liqueur. Proper Smarties (which are close to M&Ms). Red Rose tea. Tim Horton’s is available in very limited markets and it tastes like crap here, from what I’m told. I can’t buy my favourite hair product - even though it is “Salon Selectives” brand, and it seems that everything else in the line is sold here. Aero bars. My brand of feminine protection (this is important, as I’m allergic to a lot of things). Maple-Nut Oatmeal Crisp. “This Hour Has 22 Minutes”. I’m sure I could come up with many other things, given the time, but I’m just getting depressed. It may be time for me to call Mom for a care package again.
Season 5 of Buffy on DVD
Another vote for bacon
Curry and kebabs. Just the everyday stuff which is available everywhere in the UK.
You can get excellent doner kebabs (better than the UK versions) in the States from Greek delis - they’re called “gyros”.
You can get that in the states in any Brasilian barbecue restaurant. I’m not a big fan of it, though.
You can get it on the Pacific Northwest, I know that. Don’t know about Midwest or East Coast.
I’m curious to know what the basis for this cell-phone-service-is- better-in-Europe idea is. I can get reception just about anywhere in the US, with no roaming or long distance fees, for about $40 a month. That’s the equivalent of having Europe-wide service from Paris to Moscow. I got my phone for free (a Nokia 3360) when I signed up for the plan. If I wanted to spend the money, I could get a better phone, including several types of picture phones with digital imaging, etc. When I was living in the UK, people were using the same types of phones with the same basic capabilities that we have in the US with not nearly the same amount of coverage.
I will have to say that Guiness is better in Ireland. They also had these delicious candy bars that I can’t find in the US, but that’s probably because I can’t remember the name.
Where do you get mangoes from India ? The Alphonso variety.
(Yes, I know about seasons.)
I’ve been to the States twice and was astonished at the amount of stuff available on the shelves in stores, so I don;t know what you’re moaning about!
Guinness should only be drunk in Ireland the water here’s “different” [more lime or something] so it doesn’t the same anywhere else on earth …
Describe the candy bars Neurotik and maybe I can find some for you?
Leaving kababs and quality aside, what curries are you referring to ?
I can’t speak for Tapioca, but I’m guessing s/he is referring to the ubiquity of Indian restaurants (practically one on each street, even in the smallest of towns), maybe the manner in which they’re frequented (every time you’ve been drinking), and maybe the style of curry: chicken tikka masala is a UK phenomenon.
What’s the difference between American Smarties (a favorite of mine) and non-American Smarties?
Gyan9, kebabs are also another critter over here as compared to the US (even gyros, as mentioned by jjimm are different). They are another lovely phenomenon that are fantastic if you get the good ones. Also, curries are to die for. Absolutely a must try.
Neurotik, my phone is a pay-as-you-go which, at the time, was not an option in Oregon. The US mobiles I had at that time had international capabilities but at a huge cost. My UK mobile can also phone world wide without a contract, which is very convenient. It is just my opinion that coverage, options (contract and PAYG), and phones are more advanced over here.
We have RED Smarties over here Boyo Jim. The chocolate also tastes different - less bitter in the UK.
American Smarties are like Sweet Tarts. The Canuck version are like M&Ms, but flatter.
Now, that’s the thing. I’ve had chicken tikka masala many times back home in Bombay. And I don’t consider it a “curry”. The sense of “curry” is a lot different. Anyway, go to any Indian restaurant in a major city in the US (like those on Devon Ave. in Chicago) and you can get “curry” there.
From Asia:
Drink yogurt.
Knife-cut noodle soup with beef.
Stinky tofu, ma-po tofu, and fried tofu.
Durians.
Sticky rice.
As stated above, the Canadian “Smarties” are like M&Ms…while ours are the tart/sweet sugar things. Their “Smarties” are made by Nestle…can’t remember who makes ours though.
Oh and about European chocolates, we can get them in specialty stores but I prefer to buy local when the urge happens. I enjoy spending about the same but supporting my local economy. There are some excellent local confectioners here.
As for cell phone technology, I know people with all kinds of gadgets on their phones. Personally, it’s not my cup of tea. I prefer to have a phone that is just that, a phone. My coverage isn’t as good as some others because I use the local telephone company but I can use it anywhere. I just don’t travel that much so local service is all I need.
im not american…
but i reckon you can’t get absynthe (sp?)
that green, alchy bev
You can get absynthe in England. Hard to come by but you can get it.
It’s the availability more than anything. In Austin (population c. 1 million) there are less than 10 places serving Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi food. Back home, there were that many within 10 minutes walk.
Necco IIRC.
There is also an off brand smartie made by another company I can’t remember.
I read in Libas that chicken tikka masala was invented in the UK because the Brits liked having “sauce” with their chicken tikka and is something like the most sold tv dinner over there.
I think drinking yogurt is somewhat like Yop no?
bags of milk instead of cartons…
I must say that the US has the best selection of coffee creamers imaginable…whenever I go into 7-11 I am impressed with the selection and is something that is lacking here in canada.
marks and spencer tv dinners are not available
and alot of the candy/gummie bears for example I didnt see sour jolly rancher gummy bears that I can get up here.