Susan in TN Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Well, I just ordered 10 pkgs of Thornton's Toffee and it's gonna be MINE! ALL MINE, I tell you! Anyone not familiar with the most spectacularly luscious English Toffee should simply avert their eyes. No need to create unnecessary longings. I've been looking for this toffee for 4 years. My college roommate, who lives in Oxford, England sent me some in a care package. Naturally, I gobbled it up and never took note of the brand. But I finally found it. Thornton's. All natural. No added emulsifiers. You can find it in the U.S. in specialty British food shops (online), but it normally runs $4.50 per package. Or you could order from the UK and spend about $50 for 1 package. But, I was able to order 10 pkgs for $27.30 including shipping. Oh joy. I think pregnant women should be allowed a ridiculous splurge on occassion. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 To answer your question - yes. Of course. Oh, and I love toffee but have never tried that brand. Where did you find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Oh honey, without a doubt! You splurge away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Well, I just ordered 10 pkgs of Thornton's Toffee and it's gonna be MINE! ALL MINE, I tell you! Anyone not familiar with the most spectacularly luscious English Toffee should simply avert their eyes. No need to create unnecessary longings. I've been looking for this toffee for 4 years. My college roommate, who lives in Oxford, England sent me some in a care package. Naturally, I gobbled it up and never took note of the brand. But I finally found it. Thornton's. All natural. No added emulsifiers. You can find it in the U.S. in specialty British food shops (online), but it normally runs $4.50 per package. Or you could order from the UK and spend about $50 for 1 package. But, I was able to order 10 pkgs for $27.30 including shipping. Oh joy. I think pregnant women should be allowed a ridiculous splurge on occassion. :) Oh no, Dear! I think it could be positively detrimental to your health and the health of your baby to consume such copious amounts of sugar and fat. So, being the good friend that I am, I am going to save you from this path of self-destruction. I'll just take the candy with me for safe keeping, okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Unless you are due for your gestational diabetes test, go for it!!! :) Rosie- also pregnant, not in possession of toffee :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I am soooo jealous. I used to live in England and I loved that toffee. Think of me when you have a piece, ok? Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 If not then, when? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 *Cindy hands a few pieces of confiscated toffee to Rosie and Jen...* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Unless you are due for your gestational diabetes test, go for it!!!:) Rosie- also pregnant, not in possession of toffee :( Took the test already - I'm home free! I'll eat a piece or two for you, until you can stock up, OK? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Oh no, Dear! I think it could be positively detrimental to your health and the health of your baby to consume such copious amounts of sugar and fat. So, being the good friend that I am, I am going to save you from this path of self-destruction. I'll just take the candy with me for safe keeping, okay? :iagree: Not to be a "kill-joy", but you're eating for "two" and fat and sugar are not what a growing baby needs to thrive. You asked :001_smile: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 :iagree: Not to be a "kill-joy", but you're eating for "two" and fat and sugar are not what a growing baby needs to thrive. You asked :001_smile: Bill Well, no, of course not. I'm not planning to eat it all at once :tongue_smilie: - a small piece or two a day won't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Ohhhhh, yes. In fact, I found it helpful to frequently take advantage of the fact that I was pregnant in order to justify (occasional) ridiculous splurges. :D We work hard for those little ones, ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa at Home Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Sorry, I don't always pay attention to the sometimes discussed males/females on the board, but to a pregnant woman, "Them might be fightin' words!" :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 :iagree: Not to be a "kill-joy", but you're eating for "two" and fat and sugar are not what a growing baby needs to thrive. You asked :001_smile: Bill So, Bill, tell me how these kinds of conversations went over with your dw when she was pregnant? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 So, Bill, tell me how these kinds of conversations went over with your dw when she was pregnant? :lol: Mrs Spy Car and I are on exactly the same page on this issue. Bill (who's beginning to regret posting :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Splurge away! I'm happily eating from a bag of Twix that hubby picked up for me. I made an expensive splurge (note...mistake) today. I ordered two movies for my boys from Amazon.de. Just two movies. With the conversion rate right now I spent just over $60. Oy! I was a spur of the moment purchase, and I've tried to cancel. I tried to cancel just 2 hours after placing the order and I can't. They've already processed the order. Sigh. Darn efficient Germans. So now I have to live with the fact that I just spent $60 on two kid movies. (Please note, I am German therefore I can say what I want about Germans.;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Not to be a "kill-joy", but you're eating for "two" and fat and sugar are not what a growing baby needs to thrive. wait a sec-- are you saying that i probably shouldn't have ordered and eaten an 8 pound box of dried crunchy marshmallow bits?? [do you guys KNOW how big a box that is? lol]. thankfully babies can and do thrive w/ lots of fats and sugars and cokes [well, 5 of them can anyway....]...... as long as you still have a lot of other healthy stuff for them. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Oh. My. Word. I LOVE Thornton's toffee. Where did you order it from? And needless to say, the answer to your question is Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 *Cindy stuffs a piece of confiscated toffee in Bill's mouth before he REALLY gets himself into trouble. Then she helps herself to a few of Peek's crunchy marshmallow bits* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 *Cindy stuffs a piece of confiscated toffee in Bill's mouth before he REALLY gets himself into trouble. Then she helps herself to a few of Peek's crunchy marshmallow bits* *Peek informs Cindy that those crunchy marshmallow bits are lethal in a marshmallow shooter --by all means, let the poor guy speak....* :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 *Peek informs Cindy that those crunchy marshmallow bits are lethal in a marshmallow shooter --by all means, let the poor guy speak....* :D *Cindy thinks Bill has stepped on the Estrogen button...* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I was in bed from my 6th week on during my pregnancy, and didn't have a comp then, so I never got a single splurge! And my ex-husband (husband at the time) was a true miser, no splurges for me there, either (hence no comp). So please feel free to do a surrogate splurge for me--it is never too late!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 When I was pg with dd, my #1 craving was Ben & Jerry's ice cream. I had once asked my OB if Ben & Jerry's constituted a balanced diet and he told me "Only if you eat all the flavors!" So there you go! Ben & Jerry's is good for you, my doctor said so :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Oh. My. Word. I LOVE Thornton's toffee. Where did you order it from? I ordered it from a store in Nebraska (of all places) - from their very low-tech website. The store is called The Lancashire Lass; you might want to wait until I get my order if you feel a little uncertain about the reliability of the store. You can also get it from the jollygrub website, although last time I looked they were out of Thorntons and it was much more expensive. An alternative would be to take up a collection and send me to the UK - I'll be happy to purchase as much Toffee and other treats as I can stuff into a suitcase. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 *Cindy stuffs a piece of confiscated toffee in Bill's mouth before he REALLY gets himself into trouble. Then she helps herself to a few of Peek's crunchy marshmallow bits* The only time I REALLY got myself into trouble during my marriage was when I tried to explain to the woman who'd just given birth to my son (that would be Mrs Spy Car) how best to achieve "breast-latch". IF LOOKS COULD KILL. Piece of toffee dear? Bill (who learns...slowly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The only time I REALLY got myself into trouble during my marriage was when I tried to explain to the woman who'd just given birth to my son (that would be Mrs Spy Car) how best to achieve "breast-latch". IF LOOKS COULD KILL. Piece of toffee dear? Bill (who learns...slowly) ROTFLOL!! now we need some background info ---I take you had at least read up on this [most guys don't!], or have some other experience w/ the procedure? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in Ohio Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The only time I REALLY got myself into trouble during my marriage was when I tried to explain to the woman who'd just given birth to my son (that would be Mrs Spy Car) how best to achieve "breast-latch". IF LOOKS COULD KILL. Piece of toffee dear? Bill (who learns...slowly) :lol: Hillarious! My dh wouldn't dream of offering such advise. You are brave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 You'll be pleased to know that I have been informed that the store is completely out of Thornton's Toffee. :glare: No toffee for me. I guess it's back to the celery and carrot sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 You'll be pleased to know that I have been informed that the store is completely out of Thornton's Toffee. :glare: No toffee for me. I guess it's back to the celery and carrot sticks. I read in here the other day that kale juice is quite delicious :D Best wishes for a joy-filled pregnancy :grouphug: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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