english food ideas for a gift

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english food ideas for a gift

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cowoman 09/05/2008, 21:13
Hello,We have just had a great 2 weeks in our newly bought house.The neighbours were so friendly and have promised to cut our very large garden another 2 times and strim it as well.They wouldnt take any money so we thought we would buy them something to say thankyou.O H said we could buy Whiskey but I thought we could buy some English bits and bobs and make up a basket.I am struggling to think what goodies we can buy for it so any ideas would be appreciated.I have got as far as thorntons toffee or chocolates maybe some shortbread and then I am stuck.Help me please if you can.Or if you have a better idea to say thanks I would love to consider it.

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Russethouse 09/05/2008, 21:25
Oatcakes, cheddar, Green & Blacks chocolate...

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sweet 17 09/05/2008, 21:28

My French friends seem to like savoury "biscuits for cheese" as they think it a bit of a change from bread.

They also love my Victoria sponge, especially when I fill it with strawberry jam.

Fudge is also much appreciated.

Will come back with other thoughts if you don't get many answers but I suspect that your thread could produce lots of stories as well as solutions to your problem.

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cowoman 09/05/2008, 21:59

Thanks for that

I hope you are right and I can get lots of ideas .Then I wont have to get a boring bottle of Whiskey.

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Just Katie 09/05/2008, 22:10
Try them with cornish pasties.  Now that is a real laugh, they nibble and look at each other slightly confused.  Oh and porridge, that's a laugh too.

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sueyh 12/05/2008, 7:03

Good morning Cowoman!

When our dutch friend did us a huge favour I made up a basket of:

English Tea, ginger conserve and other nice jams, special mint sauce, luxury biscuits, horseradish sauce, fudge, scottish shortbread and finally luxury bubble bath (just make sure they don't take that the wrong way!!).

She thought it was wonderful.

Suey

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TefkaC 12/05/2008, 12:15

Hello Cowoman, branston pickle, our french neighbours can't get enough of it!

 

 

Charlie.

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Lesley1952 12/05/2008, 20:00
branston pickle , selection of teas, tiger bread (my neighbours go big time for this !!) brown sauce ,jellies (well worth the quizzling looks !!)sandwich spread, custard (ready made) tinned rice ,pork pies,sausage rolls , cheddar cheese (or a selection from your area) parsnips !!! ginger beer,cream soda or any of the flavoured pops which are dificult to get here you could actually make them a trifle (lovely stuff) the above is a small sample of the shopping that I have to do for my neighbours !!!!

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Cathy 12/05/2008, 21:48

Pot Noodles?  Talking to a supermarket manager when I was back in the UK last month, I understand that it was his fastest selling line.

P.S. Are Pot Noodles British?

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Cathy
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