The Penny Arcade Expo International Food Exchange - PAX East 2011

Lopt

Hey! Does anybody know of any exotic, strange treats that happen to be gluten free?...and dairy free?...and oat free? By chance? No? Oh, well let me know if you do! I can likewise bring allergen free goodies (such as local Taza chocolate or such).

Fetch26291

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/prohibited_restricted.xml

So none of you coming from overseas get your luggage seized at Logan.

Frugus

So quick question: Are Kit Kats available in the US?

I have to ask since the most common Nestle candy bars do not appear to be sold in the US (Coffee Crisp, Aero, Smarties). I just found a box that sells various Nestle bars for a really good price, however the savings will be moot if Kit Kats are not part of things people actually want to see.

Also... this!

We compared this American Kit Kat (made by Hershey) to the British version of Kit Kat (made by Nestle) and found that this was half an inch shorter.

Hum, maybe I just answered my own question... None the less, input and desires would be most welcomed. I am about to head out and grab two or three of them.

cynthetic

Yup, Kit Kats are indeed sold here

HowMuch

I'll do my best to bring a selection along from the UK.

TheRobotGuy

Manchester's Asian market sucks. I got some good munchies, though. Fear not, PAXers, there will be interesting goodies coming from me.

Krissta

TheRobotGuy wrote: »

Manchester's Asian market sucks. I got some good munchies, though. Fear not, PAXers, there will be interesting goodies coming from me.

Just go for the maple candy. Haha!

TheRobotGuy

Krissta wrote: »

TheRobotGuy wrote: »

Manchester's Asian market sucks. I got some good munchies, though. Fear not, PAXers, there will be interesting goodies coming from me.

Just go for the maple candy. Haha!

I wanted to get Cabin Fever maple fudge, but had no luck finding any yet. The week is still young, and the time altering Christmas-esque anxious feeling is cooling my veins. Time to crank up some MC Frontalot and bake some chocolate chip white chocolate chip coconut vanilla oatmeal cookies.

kropotkin

HowMuch wrote: »

I'll do my best to bring a selection along from the UK.

Be mindful on what to bring. Many sweets we have in the UK also appear in the US. Notably: Toblerone, Kit-kats, M&M's, Milky-Way (Three Musketeers in the US), Mars Bar (Milky Way in the US) and Snicker.

I suggest you bring some of the following:

Jaffa Cakes
Minstrels
Custard Creme biscuits
Boost Bar
Double Decker
Crunchie
Whisper
Bounty (especially Dark Chocolate variety)
Roses
Quality Street
Thornton Chocolates
Monster Munch Crisps
Munchies
Aero bars
Foxes Glacier Fruits/Mints

I think that's about it. There might be more, but on the whole we Brits seem to have a sweeter tooth than our American friends

Decius

Well here's the final tally. Commence drooling :lol:



The Aero Mint bars are already spoken for, and I don't know how long the Coffee Crisp will last. However you can get a Caramilk or a maple cookie from me in BYOC. I'll be with the IRC crew.

D Versus A

I think someone had already mentioned it, but I have bottles and bottles of Autocrat Coffee Milk Syrup I can bring. I hate coffee but I could live off this stuff.

Rdr

Decius wrote: »

Well here's the final tally. Commence drooling :lol:



The Aero Mint bars are already spoken for, and I don't know how long the Coffee Crisp will last. However you can get a Caramilk or a maple cookie from me in BYOC. I'll be with the IRC crew.

Some of those mint aero bars are mine right?

Decius

Rdr wrote: »

Some of those mint aero bars are mine right?

At least 1 :wink:

Frugus

Decius wrote: »

Well here's the final tally. Commence drooling :lol:



The Aero Mint bars are already spoken for, and I don't know how long the Coffee Crisp will last. However you can get a Caramilk or a maple cookie from me in BYOC. I'll be with the IRC crew.

Two can play that game!!!

Spoiler:

Though obviously I have less stuff and now I feel sad and un-generous.

Also, there's a difference between UK/CAN and USA Kit Kats.

Landerolin

The question really has to be, is there a difference between the stuff from Canadia and from the UK? All chocolates are not created equal... I may have to bring an Aero across specially for Rdr to offer his expert judgement!

withacapitalz

i know this is late notice, but if someone brings me some jelly babies they will be my new best friend. there's not much that's that interesting from south jersey to bring (i guess i could bring some tastykakes if people really want them?) but i will just reimburse anyone who has jelly babies. twhirl bars are also appreciated too =)

Rdr

Fuck yes. I love you guys. Can't wait for Aero bars

BeerNgaming

Interesting idea. I'm coming down from Canada. I'll bring a few beers from my favorite local brewery. And if I get any requests for Canadian foods before I I run errands tomorrow, I'll pick something up. Just let me know what you want, and I'll do what I can.

Rdr

BeerNgaming wrote: »

Interesting idea. I'm coming down from Canada. I'll bring a few beers from my favorite local brewery. And if I get any requests for Canadian foods before I I run errands tomorrow, I'll pick something up. Just let me know what you want, and I'll do what I can.

I'm interested in mint Aero bars. Don't think anyone is bring me any

BeerNgaming

Rdr wrote: »

I'm interested in mint Aero bars. Don't think anyone is bring me any

Happy to help out an enforcer. Consider it done.

PM me with how to get ahold of you. I'm arriving Thursday evening and planning to park at BCEC.

King of Mars

Decius wrote: »

Frugus wrote: »

Decius wrote: »

I'll start with my list. I'm bringing the following

• Caramilk bars - 1 box of 48 (at least a dozen need to go to Tycho, so back off)
• Dare Maple Creme Cookies

I just read that, and I really wonder if our friends down south have a liking for them or not.

PS. They should, to be consumed with generous amounts of Milk.

I've had a couple requests for maple candy. Don't know if I can get it, as I think it may be more of a Quebec thing. The delicious cookies are the next best thing.

Those are seriously the best cookies EVER. I discovered them by stocking them on the shelf at my last job. I went, "Huh???" and bought a package after work, along with the lemon creme ones, which are also amazing.

Jotacon

Hey, everybody long time lurker who decided to check in on the forums days before the show to see what's up/can't sleep. And it turns out I find the most awesome thread imaginable, so I join and post. Luckily, I am a baking sort of fellow and I'll be going grocery shopping tomorrow (I'll be making some on the road treats for the trip to PAX) so I ask if there is anything I should pick up for you Southron folk.

I'm thinking some Smarties, All-dressed chips, (do you guys have Hot Wing Ruffles? those are my favourite chips right now) and of course Mint Aero bars for Rdr, at this point it seems to be a requirement.

On a related note, Decius you are a so GDLK for bringing Dare Maple cookies. Best Cookies ever.

Landerolin

Rdr wrote: »

I'm interested in mint Aero bars. Don't think anyone is bring me any

Rdr, you are such an Aero-whore... :mrgreen:

zerzhul

Landerolin wrote: »

Rdr wrote: »

I'm interested in mint Aero bars. Don't think anyone is bring me any

Rdr, you are such an Aero-whore... :mrgreen:

Any surplus he gets I'll gladly take

Reverend Snide

For Parmaynu and other interested parties:

Spoiler:

Tim Tam get!

http://gallery.me.com/ozhoopsdrek/100011/Tim%20Tams/web.jpg?ver=12995916300001

No image embedding, I can't verify file size from my iPad easily.

Okay, so I took a slight detour en route to Boston.

TheRobotGuy

I found where I could get maple fudge! It's even in walking distance from my apartment.

Parmaynu

Reverend Snide wrote: »

For Parmaynu and other interested parties:

Spoiler:

Tim Tam get!

http://gallery.me.com/ozhoopsdrek/100011/Tim%20Tams/web.jpg?ver=12995916300001

No image embedding, I can't verify file size from my iPad easily.

Okay, so I took a slight detour en route to Boston.

!!!!! There may have been squeals. Would you like anything from Canada in return? Or just some plain old fashioned shinies?

cacia

My boyfriend and I will have lots of Canadian treats.

Smarties, Aero, Maple cookies etc as long as supplies last

Frugus

zerzhul wrote: »

Landerolin wrote: »

Rdr wrote: »

I'm interested in mint Aero bars. Don't think anyone is bring me any

Rdr, you are such an Aero-whore... :mrgreen:

Any surplus he gets I'll gladly take

I have regular Aeros too if you want, I'd be glad to pass some along bud!

Also, and this goes for everyone else: what's the deal with the Jelly Babies and now I want some!

Landerolin

Okay, can the following people:

MTSonic
Decius
Rdr
SoCo_and_Lime
kitties_on_acid

let me know how to get in touch with them so I can distribute their noms.

Rdr should be easy, behind the BYOC desk in a fort made of Aeros.

peiangel

We're bringing a box of mini chocolate bars (aero's, kit kats, coffee crisp's and smarties) as well as a box of ketchup, all dressed and plain chips
I also have baked goods but am trying to figure out how to get involved in the cookie Brigade ( I am not a gamer.. my fiance is I'm just tagging along Don't hate me lol I'll feed you)

Frugus

peiangel wrote: »

We're bringing a box of mini chocolate bars (aero's, kit kats, coffee crisp's and smarties) as well as a box of ketchup, all dressed and plain chips
I also have baked goods but am trying to figure out how to get involved in the cookie Brigade ( I am not a gamer.. my fiance is I'm just tagging along Don't hate me lol I'll feed you)

Lot's of people are coming in with non-gamer girlfriends, just as I am.

Well, non-gamer is an exaggeration, but she is obviously less into gaming than I am.

Anyway, them cookies They are also just as welcomed!

kitties_on_acid

Landerolin wrote: »

Okay, can the following people:

MTSonic
Decius
Rdr
SoCo_and_Lime
kitties_on_acid

let me know how to get in touch with them so I can distribute their noms.

Rdr should be easy, behind the BYOC desk in a fort made of Aeros.

zomg! Really? I was just begging with nothing to offer... I didn't know someone would actually do it. Squee! <3

I'll PM you about meeting and see if we can find some food I can bring you.

workswithbeads2

I have a box of 36 Mint Aero bars that I'm bringing with me along with a box 0f 24 70%Dark Chocolate Aero's that I found at the Wholesale. I tweet under workswithbeads2 as well and we'll be in Boston by Thursday afternoon. Now if anyone could find me Tupelo Honey . . . They'd make me very happy.

workswithbeads2

You forgot Curly Wurlies - those are the best!

Frugus

So, anyone want's to trade for some jelly babies the kids are raving about?

TheRobotGuy

I got some Sixlets. I haven't seen those since I was a kid. Anyone want to trade for those?

emf715

Anyone bringing Flakes? I really, really like Flakes.

SoCo_and_Lime

Landerolin wrote: »

Okay, can the following people:

MTSonic
Decius
Rdr
SoCo_and_Lime
kitties_on_acid

let me know how to get in touch with them so I can distribute their noms.

Rdr should be easy, behind the BYOC desk in a fort made of Aeros.

I'm giggling. Jelly Babies are my and my g/f's crack cocaine. She has no idea that this is going down, she'll go nuts when I come home.

Sent you a PM

jovel

Hi!

I just found this thread, and I think it is super awesome.

Not sure how popular Japanese food are here but I'm bringing the following:
* Calorie Mate (chocolate flavored)
* Rice crackers
* Bean cake
* Baby cookies (does not translate very well)
* Gummies (I have pizza, burger, and hot dog)
* Good News chocolate (it looked interesting so I grabbed one)

Are people meeting at a specific location to trade and exchange?