The new Mystery Sweet in Revels

by **EMDEE** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:55 am

Had to do a Google search for the MB bar but I remembered them as soon as I saw the pictures. They were the "penny tray" version of Fry's Cream. Caramac-OK in small doses, but too much of it could act as an emetic.

Anybody remember "Bliss"?

by **Martin** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:48 am

Govangirl....The Lime Barrel has gone ? When ? That's terrible, it was one of my favourites.
Emdee....What was Bliss, don't remember that ? Do love Caramac though, please don't tell me that's gone as well.

Bring Back Golden Cup.

by **EMDEE** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:40 am

Bliss was a wonderful chocolate bar that appeared for a short while I think in the early 60s. It had I think 5 raised sections containing a white gooey sweet substance similar to snowball filling, and a walnut in each section. Something like mini Walnut Whips, but with a different flavour. I don't know who made it or how long it was on the market. It was a bit of a blow when they disappeared.

by **Martin** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:44 am

Thanks Emdee, I don't remember that at all. I think I may be a wee bit too young

by **The Hitman** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:51 pm

Toffo's?? Now there was a packet of sweeties, not sure if they are still on the go but the assortment tubes were the best!!!

by **Martin** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:55 pm

I'm probably getting mixed up, but did Toffos come in a square packet ? Small things maybe likme Mintos (if I've got the name right).

by **Beachcomber** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:21 pm

Martin wrote:I'm probably getting mixed up, but did Toffos come in a square packet ? Small things maybe likme Mintos (if I've got the name right).

I think you're thinking about Munchies, which are still available. Toffos came in a round tube-like wrapper.

by **EMDEE** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:35 pm

Another change of name was Mintola became Mint Munchies.

by **Martin** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:37 pm

Oh dear, I was getting things a*se around face again. Thanks Emdee and Beachcomber.

by **UP THE ROAD** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:46 pm

I wish they would change Milky Way back to the original recipe as it tastes nasty. If there are any old sweet shops left they still do a version of an MB Bar which is quite nice. Dairy Box removed the little chocolate wafer which I loved and Milk Tray or Roses are not as nice since they changed some of the contents. Thorntons Coffee Creams are to die for and their Turkish Delight--I treat myself to a little bag when I am up the town shopping and scoff them over a few days at home.

by **Govangirl** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:08 pm

Martin, where have you been? Lime barrels haven't been around for the last 20 years! They were brill and the best thing was Milk Tray Bar which was a bar of chocolate with 8 chocolates, one being a Lime Barrel, all joined together. Yummy! I also remember a box of chocs called Reward that had an advert with a diamond necklace in it. And anyone recall an Old Jamaica Bar?

I can't believe there's so much attention given to confectionary nostalgia, it's great!

by **SARID** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 6:57 pm

Have you heard about the old fellow who was buying "Smarties " but only eating the blue ones. He was
hoping they would have the same effect as Viagra.

by **Martin** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:35 am

Govan Gal, 20 years doesn't surprise me, I don't eat much chocolate. The Old Jamaica Bar....have they stopped that as well ? That was wonderful. Mum used to buy that as a secret treat for us both on the one night each week that dad went to R.O.A.B.
Now you've done it, I can almost taste it.

by **Ags** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:43 pm

This is just a rant!! We bought some tubes of Minstrels today in woolies to add in with some Christmas presents! We ended up opening one of the tubes on the way home in the car :oops: