Say you are visiting Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver and you want to look Canadian.  Say you have perfected saying "eh?" at the end of most sentences - thus turning a statement into a question.  Okay, maybe an example will help.  "I see you like those Smarties, eh?"  Pronounce the "eh" like a hard A and with an up lilt to make is a question and you will pass. Great weather we are having, eh?  

In any case, you are walking down the street and trying to look Canadian.  Sneak into a snack shop and get yourself a box of Smarties, an Eat-More candy bar and a bag of Cheezies.  No, they are not cheese curls, they are cheezies.  Made only in Canada you say, eh?  So, I suggest that you get yourself a copy of this photo on you phone so that when you go into the store (especially in Quebec where you might have a little problem adding the French accent) you can show the clerk exactly what you need.  Good luck this summer, when you come visiting.  I will be watching for those Smarties.

 

 

Valerie Zinger  valeriezinger@gmail.com 

Ottawa, Canada      613-859-7759

 

 
Post is included in group: Bartender, Make it a Double
Post is included in group: Things to Do/Places to Visit
Post is included in group: Canada, eh
Post is included in group: The Lounge at Active Rain
Post is included in group: Almost Anything Goes

22 Comments on Hey Smartie. Want to pass for a Canadian?

20 Most Recent Comments Displayed Show All

JUL
28
444,511 Points 70 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Valerie, Thanks for the lesson on how to fit in as one of the locals. I'm not much into that junk food though so I guess I wouldn't fit in.
3:24pm • #3
544,696 Points 120 Featured Posts Called Shot Master
Debbie. Laughing out loud.... No one says you have to eat this junk food, just carry it around with you.
3:26pm • #4
780,618 Points 38 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

This is a lesson for me...I'm not familiar with any of these items.   Good thing I have you to coach me!  
4:56pm • #5
544,696 Points 120 Featured Posts Called Shot Master
Sharon. I will be here for you any time you need my help!
5:43pm • #6
550,772 Points 19 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Valerie~ I had no idea that you had different snack foods in Canada.  Maybe we need to exchange some "care packages", eh?
7:34pm • #7
227,499 Points 2 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

My Canadian friend brought me Smarties as a treat knowing that I love chocolate. I didn't know that you can buy them in Canada only. My friend did also mention the best ice cream ever that you can't find here  in TX.
7:39pm • #8
JUL
29
544,696 Points 120 Featured Posts Called Shot Master
Donna. We certainly could. I live 44 minutes from the border so can make a snack run if you have some recommendations. As if my ever expanding hips need another bag of treats.
3:36am • #9
544,696 Points 120 Featured Posts Called Shot Master
Anna. Smarties are a British favourite but Canadians adopted those little candy treats a long time ago. I do like M&Ms (the same type of candy) but love the colours in the Smartie collection.
3:39am • #10
646,861 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Good morning Valerie. As usual a funny and charming start to my morning, eh? Just loving it. Enjoy your day, my friend.
4:28am • #11
544,696 Points 120 Featured Posts Called Shot Master
Sheila. Do you like my photo and framing? I had fun doing this.
6:52am • #12
JUL
30
470,604 Points 24 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hi Valerie,

With my Dutch heritage, I must admit that smarties were popular in Holland as well decades ago, but I am more a licorice person... I am happy to report that candy from many any place in the world can be found in our corner of paradise.
7:16am • #13
544,696 Points 120 Featured Posts Called Shot Master
Peter. Salty black licorice from Holland - yummy. Glad to know that it is all available in Victoria. I am still dreaming of the move.
7:47am • #14
470,604 Points 24 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Yes,

Tea and crumpets or High tea at the Empress,

Dutch pastries, croquettes, and uitsmijter at the Dutch bakery

Schnitzel, bratwurst and sauerkrout at the Ratskeller

Deli's from every region in the world

Produce and home grown specialty foods right from the road side stands, picked that morning

 

 
8:21am • #15
408,922 Points 12 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Valerie - Too funny!  Hey, you forgot another Canadian junk food classic...  the Mackintosh's Toffee bar - guaranteed to removed even the most solid fillings from your teeth!  Actually, I'm not sure they are originally from Canada or England, but I've always thought of them as a Canadian classic. 

Mackintosh's Toffee
8:41pm • #16
JUL
31
544,696 Points 120 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Peter:  You make it all sound so good.  Of course the saurkraut got me where I live.  LOL

 
4:23am • #17
544,696 Points 120 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Sally:  I must have eaten dozens of them as a kid - they lasted a long time - between dental appointments   LOL.  
4:24am • #18
447,681 Points 11 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Valerie. I bet you didn't know that Hawkins cheezies are made in Belleville Ontario. Just one more reason to visit the Quinte area.
7:55am • #19
544,696 Points 120 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Malcolm:  I saw it on the package that I bought for the post.  We had some last night and it brought back all those cheezie memories.  
8:55am • #20
868,771 Points 5 Featured Posts

Valerie,

This is one of the prime reasons that I miss AR. Thanks fot the mention.

Brian
7:50pm • #21
AUG
01
544,696 Points 120 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3391397/do-you-know-these-canadian-smarties-

Brian:  I gave you your own Smartie...  
3:30am • #22

20 Most Recent Comments Displayed Show All


What does the graphic say?
Leave a response…

(optional)
Spam Prevention:
 

Find ON real estate agents and Ottawa real estate on ActiveRain.