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I *love* the Cadbury eggs and buy many of them this time of year so that I can enjoy them beyond Easter. Mmmm.
Furthermore, I’m glad that article cleared up why UK Cadbury bars are so much yummier than the kind they sell here. When I visited England, I’m sure that I tried every kind of Cadbury bar–so heavenly! Even the weird flavors (Turkish Delight? The stuff with bubbles?) I was so disappointed to try a Cadbury bar when I returned home. :( The sad thing is that I was there during March, and more than likely before Easter, yet I don’t remember finding any Cadbury eggs. Maybe I thought they’d be the same and just focused on the bars. (Folly!) If I ever make it to England again, I’ll be sure to leave plenty of room in my suitcase for chocolate!
posted by kate on 4-10-2009 at 8:42 am
The caramel Cadbury eggs are good, too. But I like the little Snickers half eggs that are available around Easter, too.
posted by Vickey on 4-10-2009 at 12:20 pm
yum! Cadbury Creme Eggs are the best thing about Easter! last year i stocked up so i could have one whenever i craved one throughout the rest of the year. i plan to do the same this year.
posted by the creature on 4-10-2009 at 12:48 pm
Hey Kate, I advise you not to put them in your suitcase. Then it would melt all over your clothes and you wouldn’t be able to enjoy them.
posted by Sara in AL on 4-10-2009 at 1:49 pm
I’m not a big fan of the creme eggs. The mini eggs, however are a different story. I’m pretty sure the sugar coating is laced with crack. I was so happy when they started making them for Christmas.
posted by Danyel D on 4-10-2009 at 2:16 pm