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Discontinued foods or items you miss?

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anitagreen · 27/05/2019 18:04

Posted a thread of what were treats growing up to you, and it was a really nice thread, got me thinking what foods now can't you buy that you used to love? Here are some of mine..
Milky Bar Chews
Those plastic drinks with the funny lid you twisted of,
Panda pops
Frufoo yogurts
Turkey Twizzlers
Dream Bar

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MadSweeney · 28/05/2019 15:57

Sizzle and Stir Tikka mix. Oh God that was divine. Iceland do something similar but not as nice.
There was also a bagged tikka called 'Curry to go' which was amazing. I miss those 😭

MyFamilyAndOtherAnimals1 · 28/05/2019 15:59

SunnyD.
... the 90s recipe!

graziemille567 · 28/05/2019 16:04

Snow Flake
Ben and Jerrys Fossil Fuel - it was amazing!

Bluearsedfly36 · 28/05/2019 16:04

Sun Pat cheese spread 😁 loved it.

theemmadilemma · 28/05/2019 16:15

Pacers

SunshineCake · 28/05/2019 17:02

@Cherylshaw. I'm sure I've seen Mississippi Mud pie fruit corners.

booksandcaffeine · 28/05/2019 17:04

@anitagreen where have you seen apple ribena!?

booksandcaffeine · 28/05/2019 17:06

*orange ribena even 😂

mrssalvatore14 · 28/05/2019 17:10

You can still buy panda pops

LabradorMama · 28/05/2019 17:23

Tim Tams!
And M&S used to do a 4 pack of ‘bbq biscuits’. Basically two chocolate chip cookies sandwiched together with chocolate and marshmallow.!they came in a metal tin which you just popped in the barbecue for hot, gooey, chocolate cookie goodness. Amazing. I miss them so much Sad
Toiletries - Boots ‘sunflower and cornsilk’ deep conditioner

Heyha · 28/05/2019 17:37

Oh yeah those M&S BBQ biscuits were my go-to for 'bring something to eat and drink' parties! The rest of my friends invariably stockpiled meat

anitagreen · 28/05/2019 17:50

@booksandcaffeine our shop sells it lol just a normal corner shop and the apple one I think although I might have that wrong but defo the original orange one x

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MissLadyM · 28/05/2019 17:53

Cabanas were like Bountys with cherries in the centre. Coconut Boosts had a coconut tube through the chewy chocolate. You could eat all the chocolate and be left with a long tube of crisp coconutty heaven. I mourn them along with Blitz mint or orange crisp chocolate, Banjo bars milk & dark, Secret bars, almond Yorkie and Spiras. Anyone remember dairy milk wholenut or fruit & nut in a purple bag like Revels? They were little balls!

thumper59 · 28/05/2019 17:54

Prawn cocktail wotsits and echo bars

AwdBovril · 28/05/2019 18:12

English Provender Company used to make a dark chocolate spread, it was delicious, even spread really thinly on toast. It was discontinued years ago, the bastards.

Also, Body Shop cocoa butter lip balm. When I discovered they were discontinuing the range I bought every stick I could find, it's the best balm I ever found!

ShaggyRug · 28/05/2019 18:17

NRFT but Northumberland Fudge.

Can’t get it anywhere. Miss that choccy chewy stuff of dreams 😩

CustardCreamLover · 28/05/2019 18:24

I didn't even know some of these didn't exist anymore!! Does explain why I can't find Ben and Jerry's cherry Garcia though 😭😭😭

There was a frozen pizza that had an amazing crispy crust with cheese on it but I can't for the life of me remember the name. Years and years ago. Probably more than 20 thinking about it 😖. I feel old!!

ssd · 28/05/2019 18:24

I miss lavender products from body shop

ssd · 28/05/2019 18:27

Gingerellas

Dipped in your tea, delicious 😁

Gotthetshirt23 · 28/05/2019 18:38

Nik naks are still available? Usually in a 6 pack with 2 spicy 2 rib 2 scampi/lemon ....

APurpleSquirrel · 28/05/2019 18:47

Never had a Cabana bar but you might find the Cadbury CherryRipe similar? It's coconut & cherry - it's popular in Australia but you can buy them over here through Amazon & Australian shops like Sanza.

bibbitybobbityyhat · 28/05/2019 19:37

I still miss the Body Shop herbal shower gel and bubble bath and I think they discontinued it in about 1990! I've never found another product that came close for a beautiful fresh green aroma.

Ronsters · 28/05/2019 20:00

Terry's Waifa, especially the dark chocolate one
Mintolas, the After Eight ones in a tube are similar but not the same.

JaneJeffer · 28/05/2019 20:01

Ponds Cocoa Butter. No other cocoa butter smells as nice.

Barbara Daly for Tesco make-up.

Cadbury Rum & Butter chocolate.

JaneJeffer · 28/05/2019 20:15

Romantica - bit like viennetta but round and more awesome
We still have this in Ireland.

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