Fenian Food: Irish Treats and Groceries - a list by tatorandtots

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I'm Irish. Very. And I need certain things to survive over here in the States. This list showcases many of the products I've stashed into my suitcase at duty free. They're now available direct to your doorstep here! Fabulous. I'll drink to that.

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Cadbury Chocolate Flakes

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Every year when I go back to Ireland I get a request from all our Irish friends on this side of the pond- BRING BACK FLAKES. BOXES AND BOXES OF FLAKES! Sigh. I literally load up on cases of chocolate at duty free on my way home. Thank god they're now available here. So those of you who always ask? Bugger off.

Now, once you've secured this most gorgeous of candy products, what can you do with it? Well, eat it comes to mind. But be careful- the name is a clue. It really will flake and crumble in your mouth and, if not careful, all over your clothes.

Or crumble it all up and sprinkle it on ice cream for a tasty treat. And if you make it over to the Emerald Isle, stop by one of the many petrol stations with a big fake cone in front and ask for a "99"- that's a soft-serve vanilla cone with a Flake poking out a la the picture I added. Yum.

Updated Oct 17, 2008

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Robinson's Orange Barley Water

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No, you don't taste the barley, silly.

And whatever you do, don't forget to DILUTE it before you drink it!

I'd always have a 'glass of orange' when I'd come home from the pub or to start the day. Sometimes the timing of those was a bit too close for comfort. But I digress. Great stuff, this. Great stuff.

Updated Oct 17, 2008

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McVities Milk Chocolate Digestives

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My absolute favorite of the McVities' cookies- the milk chocolate digestives. Horrible name, that. "Digestives." But the taste? Oh my god, delicious. Here's the trick- dip them in a hot cup of tea juuuust long enough (maybe 2-3 seconds) to get the chocolate a bit melted but NOT long enough to make the cookie soggy or it will fall into the cup. Yep. It's an art form.

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Robertson's Lemon Curd

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If you're not used to lemon curd on toast, this may be a bit on the sweet side for you. But for those of you from England and Ireland... well, you know how delicious it is.

It can be used as filling for tarts and pies as well, fyi.

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Cadburys Chocolate Buttons

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The first thing my kids do when we get off the plane in Ireland every year is race for the airport shop at Shannon to load up on all the treats they've been living without in the States. Buttons- both the milk chocolate and white chocolate varieties- are one of the top two favorites. The other? Cadbury's Chocolate Flakes. Yum.

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Bird's Custard Powder

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Add milk and sugar and voila! The creamiest, yummiest custard ever. I use it for Irish trifle- layer fresh berries, jams, custard and pound cake sprinkled with sherry (of COURSE there's booze in it. Did you expect otherwise from me?).

Bird's is the only "real" custard on earth, in my opinion....
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Updated Oct 17, 2008

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Ribena Blackcurrant Drink

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Another favorite beverage when I'm in Ireland. One of those, "tastes great and is good for you, too" drinks....

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Heinz Salad Cream

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If I had to choose a "last sandwich EVER," chances are it would have Heinz salad cream on it. No longer do I have to cart it back from Ireland- it's delivered straight to my door these days.

Irish bacon + tomatoes + Brennan's toasted white bread + salad cream = foodgasms

Updated Oct 17, 2008

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Irish Style Sausages

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I know, I know, they're pink and phallic and plump... and ohhhh so delicious. Bangers are an essential part of a traditional Irish breakfast.

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Traditional Irish Breakfast Pack

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If you know anyone Irish- really Irish- that you'll be putting on your holiday gift list, consider sending them a full traditional Irish breakfast package from Ireland. All the brands and tastes we love, all in one place....

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