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When I was growing up (SW Ontario, Canada, 1980's) we could only get variety packs by Kellogg's. I remember them having Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops and Special K, then doubles of a couple of them. If they had Apple Jacks or Corn Pops I don't remember as I would have pawned those off on my brother (along with the Froot Loops). The only sweet cereals I liked were Post Sugar Crisp and Kellogg's Mini Wheats.

Canadian Oreos have a different, and some say better, recipe. I think you should do a taste-test of the two side by side.

I am surprised that Kraft does not have a stand-alone brand of peanut butter in the US. It's one of the more popular ones in Canada. [img]http://www.5minutesformom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/kraft-canada-2.jpg[/img]

I'm Canadian, and I agree with the snack cakes. My favourite are Jos Louis, but my husband and my mom fight over Passion Flakies. You might want to compare a Canadian Caramilk with the British version of Cadbury Caramel. A must try is the Cadbury Crispy Crunch. I've never seen it in the UK. Also, our Reese's Peanut Butter Cups come in packs of three, not two like in the US. Better deal!

When my husband and I got married just over a year ago, we drank Johnnie Walker Blue in the ceremony. Before the vows we did our own reading back and forth, toasting each other at the end. It made for a tasty kiss at the end. ;)

I just remembered my dad used to like his Red River Cereal with melted butter on top.

I love the heel, but for some reason I've always called it the butt end. I prefer it as toast. My husband always saves the ends for me.

When I was in Jamaica we had "festival", which seemed sort of like a cornmeal infused donut hole/Timbit. They were served at room temperature.

Here's a recipe I just found, and now I'm feeling guilty I ate so many!
http://www.jamaicans.com/cooking/appetizers/festival.shtml

INGREDIENTS :

* 1 1/2 cups flour
* 3 tablespoons cornmeal
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
* 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 2/3 cup water

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METHOD:

1. Sift the flour, baking powder,salt, and cornmeal and combine.
2. Add the sugar and stir.
3. Add the vanilla to the water, and then add the mixture to the dry ingredients,binding to form a soft dough.
4. Knead lightly.
5. Leave covered for about 1/2 an hour. divide the dough into eight portions.
6. Flour hands.
7. Knead lightly, then roll and pull each portion to form a 6 in x 1 1/2 in length, about 1/8 in thick.
8. Dip the festival in a mixture of cornmeal and flour then deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.

These are a staple around here (SW Ontario) at Christmas as well. They're called haystacks here.

I'm Canadian and my mom has been making mint nanaimo bars since the late 70's, so they're not new. I've never seen candy corn for sale around here either.

I just had some Blue Label this weekend. Mmm, liquid gold.

Unless you are going to Quebec, I wouldn't worry too much about your french. Most of the general population of Canada (including me) speak just a smattering of it.