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I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« on: December 30, 2008, 10:18:33 AM »
True?


I will also miss jolly ranchers.
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2008, 10:20:18 AM »
This is what you'll be looking for:
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2008, 10:24:20 AM »
cheers!

I'll totally make you some cookies for that.
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2008, 10:25:47 AM »
You can get jolly ranchers either online on cybercandy.co.uk or nip into their shop at Covent Garden...
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2008, 10:26:56 AM »
Quote from: dangerface on December 30, 2008, 10:24:20 AM
cheers!

I'll totally make you some cookies for that.

I'll hold you to that!

As for the Jolly Ranchers, I can't really help you, but others will be able to. I don't miss American candy very much. There are websites where you can order that sort of thing, but I think they're quite expensive.

(x-posted with the speedy and knowledgeable StephanieLea!)
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2008, 10:31:13 AM »
You guys rawk my socks.
 This is the most helpful forum ever!!



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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2008, 11:07:15 AM »
Quote from: chary on December 30, 2008, 10:26:56 AM
I'll hold you to that!

As for the Jolly Ranchers, I can't really help you, but others will be able to. I don't miss American candy very much. There are websites where you can order that sort of thing, but I think they're quite expensive.

(x-posted with the speedy and knowledgeable StephanieLea!)

Bless you! But i'm with you.. the allure of jolly ranchers and US candy in general alludes me, but I did see them at the shop.....

Now Hostess crumb donuts is a different matter!!!!
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2008, 11:19:43 AM »
Quote from: StephanieLea on December 30, 2008, 11:07:15 AM
Bless you! But i'm with you.. the allure of jolly ranchers and US candy in general alludes me, but I did see them at the shop.....

Now Hostess crumb donuts is a different matter!!!!

I had some of the Mr. Kipling's Country Slices, and I swear they tasted just like those donuts.  Give them a try and see if it cures the craving!

I haven't seen Jolly Ranchers, but Starburst and Skittles are easy to find.  Don't worry, you will find loads of new addictions once you get here!  Be sure to bring a few big bags of your favourite candy when you move.  I brought stuff like that (loads of Mexican Velveeta for poor man's queso!) and still hoard it in the cabinets for when I am craving something.  I had Jello instant pudding last night!   ;D
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2008, 11:33:26 AM »
Quote from: Jewlz on December 30, 2008, 11:19:43 AM
I haven't seen Jolly Ranchers, but Starburst and Skittles are easy to find.

Jolly Ranchers were available here in the mid-late 90's, but I guess they must not have been selling too well because they disappeared from the shops a few years ago :(.

Starburst and Skittles are both actually British products originally anyway, with Starburst first being made in the UK in 1960 (as Opal Fruits) and then introduced in the US in 1976 as Starburst, and Skittles being made in the UK in 1974, but not introduced in the US until 1981 - so you'll definitely find them everywhere here :).
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2008, 11:34:45 AM »
I always have a few boxes of Sweettarts in my kitchen cupboard, i keep them for a desperate moment.
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2008, 11:35:14 AM »
Quote from: ksand24 on December 30, 2008, 11:33:26 AM
Jolly Ranchers were available here in the mid-late 90's, but I guess they must not have been selling too well because they disappeared from the shops a few years ago :(.

Starburst and Skittles are both actually British products originally anyway, with Starburst first being made in the UK in 1960 (as Opal Fruits) and then introduced in the US in 1976 as Starburst, and Skittles being made in the UK in 1974, but not introduced in the US until 1981 - so you'll definitely find them everywhere here :).

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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2008, 03:04:31 PM »
Just be aware with Skittles & Starburst the purple ones in the UK are NOT grape flavoured - they're Blackcurrant!   :P  You won't find very much cherry or grape flavoured sweets in the UK.   ;)
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2008, 04:16:54 PM »
Quote from: Teletabby! on December 30, 2008, 03:04:31 PM
Just be aware with Skittles & Starburst the purple ones in the UK are NOT grape flavoured - they're Blackcurrant!   :P  You won't find very much cherry or grape flavoured sweets in the UK.   ;)

Yes, thats true and Blackcurrant is the flavour of the devil. Its gross.
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2008, 05:48:56 PM »
Quote from: Teletabby! on December 30, 2008, 03:04:31 PM
Just be aware with Skittles & Starburst the purple ones in the UK are NOT grape flavoured - they're Blackcurrant!   :P  You won't find very much cherry or grape flavoured sweets in the UK.   ;)

I love blackcurrant! It's so nice not to have to throw away the purple ones anymore!
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Re: I hear there's no baking soda in the UK
« Reply #14 on: December 30, 2008, 07:26:09 PM »
Quote from: Teletabby! on December 30, 2008, 03:04:31 PM
Just be aware with Skittles & Starburst the purple ones in the UK are NOT grape flavoured - they're Blackcurrant!   :P  You won't find very much cherry or grape flavoured sweets in the UK.   ;)
Or cinnamon.  I really miss the cinnamon gum like Dentyne or Big Red.
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