Chocolate, eh?
June 14, 2007 by Heather R.
Filed under Chocolate, Chocolate Links, Chocolate Online, Chocolate Products
I’ve often wondered why Canadian chocolate goodies aren’t readily available in the US. I haven’t been able to find any good reason for it other than “they just aren’t.” My thought on it has always been that they’ve got a hugely untapped market this side of the border, so why don’t they just give it a shot? I for one would welcome them with open arms!
Anyway, I’ve been very fortunate to have good friends in Canada who don’t mind “goody swaps” every now and then — they send me Coffee Crisps and Aero Bars (as well as an amazing variety of potato chips) and I send them Whatchamacallits and Heath Bars. I’ve been jonesing for another trade but the weather this time of year isn’t very cooperative: the last time we swapped during summer I had to keep my incoming box in the fridge for a day before trying to peel the wrappers off the now-puddled chocolate chunks.
My favorite Canadian candy bar, Coffee Crisp, apparently had a petition going for it not too long ago, urging Nestle to make Coffee Crisp available in the US. They supposedly “won” last year and Nestle agreed to start selling nationwide, but I have yet to see anything in my area and the list of stores is still pretty short.
CanadianFavourites.com has a great variety of treats that they’ll ship nationwide, though shipping is ouchy and requires a minimum order of $30.
Though I could really, really go for a Coffee Crisp right now, I’ll wait a few months before it’s safe to ship back and forth myself — I like providing a friend north of the border with something they’re deprived of too.
I see Coffee Crisp pretty often in Los Angeles, usually at the 7-11 or Dollar Tree (2 for a dollar there).
Hi cybele! I haven’t been to a Dollar Tree in a while but I’m definitely keeping an eye out now that I know there’s a possibility! I’m not too far from you (well, Vegas) so hopefully that won’t make much of a difference.
We grew up with Coffee Crisp and I rarely ever think about them now, but there was a fast food place that made frozen desserts (”Blizzards”) using a Coffee Crisp. Now those were amazing!
OMG. Blizzards with Coffee Crisp. That’s all I’m going to be able to think about for the rest of the day now.
Greetings, Heather! Isn’t it funny how you don’t think about something for a while, then by the power of suggestion, you’ve just got to have it? This registered about a 9 on the craving richter scale. LOL Have you tried any of the new flavors? Caramel, Orange, and Latte, I believe.
I’m trying to exercise some restraint from ordering a case load of these bars! Bliss!
Hi Jules!
>Isn’t it funny how you don’t think about something for a while, then by the power of suggestion, you’ve just got to have it?<
Oh, ain’t that the truth! I’ve tried the latte (I think, it’s been a couple of years!), but didn’t know there was caramel and orange too!
Let me know when it’s safe to ship
N could use more Big Hunks! LOL
Oh you know I will!