Whenever I go to Canada, I bring back candy, specifically Mackintosh's toffee. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the toffee on this trip, but I grabbed a few goodies from a gas station in Swan River on our way back from the fishing camp.
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Just to clarify, that one on the bottom is a Big Turk. With a K. It's basically a massive chocolate-covered gummy bear. I'd never had one before, but I've now tried it and can attest that it is an exception to the yummy Canadian candy rule. The makers of Big Turk can go ahead and replace the K with something else.
I often wondered what those Canucks are putting in the stuff that makes it taste better. Is it the fresh air and clean water? The fancy French translations on the labels? The friendliness of the cashiers and their cute accents?
Thanks to careful observation of the Canadian Kit Kat wrapper (it was a long ride home), I think I've found a clue.
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"Chocolate Plus Onctueux". Is "onctueux" the French word for "creamy", or is it an amazing food additive developed by the Canadian version of Clark Griswold in some Laboratory of Deliciousness? Flipping over to the ingredient list:
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"Salt*, Yeast* - *may or may not contain." You'd think the Kit Kat people would have a pretty good idea of the recipe by now, but apparently they like to retain a sense of mystery about its actual contents.
Canadian candy even contains friendly warning labels. Because they care.
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This is a work in progress. In order to solve the case, I'll have to consume more Canadian candy. A lot more.
I looked at the photos first and immediately saw Mackintoshs Toffee missing! What was up with that! I couldn't remember the name for sure; had to google it. Then I read your post -- and understand why the picture was missing. But what's the deal!!!???
ReplyDeleteMackintoshs Toffee was my favorite growing up in North Dakota. I brought back as much as my budget could afford when I visited Canada as a teen-ager. Usually about 10 bars.
I wanted to take a moment and say thank you for all the wonderful cupcake blogs and articles you have forwarded my way. I've bookmarked them for research and love all the stuff you've been sending. Thanks for being so thoughtful. Keep em' coming. Did you happen to see my Prius blog that I posted just for you? you never commented so I wasn't sure if you read it. I tried to answer some of the questions you mentioned. I'm glad you had fun in Canada!
ReplyDeleteHilarious. I grew up right next to the Canadian border just south of Vancouver, and share your love for Canadian candy. I never go up there without going into a drugstore and stocking up. I am really enjoying your blog.
ReplyDeleteOoooh. Is it the same as European chocolate? Nothing was better than the chocolate in England. I don't have a huge thing for candy bars, but was converted by their kit-kats. There is an international store in Minot where I can still get European Cadbury chocolate bars and salad cream. Augh the memories flood back.
ReplyDeleteOne day on my England adventure we were all too hungover (big surprise) for our planned trip to Cadbury world, so instead we ate a candy bar every hour during the day to celebrate their greatness. I made it eight hours (eight candy bars).
I am coveting your candy huge right now!
Big Turk suck! They have awesome Cadbury and Kinder candy though. Don't forget the ketchup chips, although Dan's now carries them, but not the good brand.
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