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Title: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: Forth Bridges on August 12, 2013, 07:21:36 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Ripe_(chocolate_bar) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Ripe_(chocolate_bar))

Today I have the delight to have this piece of Oz chocolate, : Dark Choc, Coconut and ripe Cherries, it did taste rather nice, but it had higher amount of Sat fat.  I have to say it was alright.

Dont ask about the price.
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: wjp666 on August 12, 2013, 08:32:03 pm
What was the price?
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: Rainbow on August 12, 2013, 08:37:21 pm
What was the price?

lol I wondered that too, but didn't like to ask. :D
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: chocadmin on August 12, 2013, 09:14:34 pm
Just wondering about ordering a cherry ripe double dip from cybercandy - no idea what the double dip bit is all about though :)
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: Forth Bridges on August 12, 2013, 10:53:55 pm
What was the price?

lol I wondered that too, but didn't like to ask. :D

I was stupid but it was in Havery nicks ;)
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: wjp666 on August 12, 2013, 11:45:25 pm
Oh, 623! You didn't pimp yourself out for chocolate, did you?
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: Forth Bridges on August 12, 2013, 11:47:52 pm
Oh, 623! You didn't pimp yourself out for chocolate, did you?

No! but I did spend a good few pounds, we all need a treat, there do have a nice chocolate bar...
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: oldspice on August 13, 2013, 07:23:12 am
I had a Cherry Ripe from Cybercandy a few years back. It was ok, but I did find it bit dry and slightly disappointing.  I also bought a Cherry Mash, which is basically an American classic consisting of a very hard chocolate and peanut shell with a cherry-ripe type filling. It was, quite frankly, disgusting.
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: GimmeTheSoddingChoc on August 13, 2013, 10:56:06 am
Ooh, what do we have here (http://www.harveynichols.com/food-wine/categories/world-food/australian/s88039-cadbury-cherry-ripe-choc-bar.html).
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: goldencup on August 14, 2013, 09:10:52 am
You should have asked me 623 - I chucked loads of things in the bin a few weeks ago that I bought back from Oz! Overrated.
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: Forth Bridges on August 14, 2013, 10:53:43 am
You should have asked me 623 - I chucked loads of things in the bin a few weeks ago that I bought back from Oz! Overrated.

I shall know for next time ;)
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: Rainbow on August 14, 2013, 10:11:11 pm
Ooh, what do we have here ([url]http://www.harveynichols.com/food-wine/categories/world-food/australian/s88039-cadbury-cherry-ripe-choc-bar.html[/url]).


It does look yummy, and just to be really girly for a second..... What a pretty wrapper. :)
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: wjp666 on August 15, 2013, 06:17:57 pm
I can honestly say I've never tried one, though all this talk about them is inspiring me to do so. Ebay are selling them at 3 for a fiver... hmm... what to do?
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: goldencup on August 18, 2013, 10:41:33 am
I wouldn't bother wjp.  As I said - vastly overrated!
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: wjp666 on August 19, 2013, 05:11:00 am
TOO LATE! I had a fiver left in my PayPal and had a compulsion to spend it. They should be here by Tuesday. God, the crap I end up buying on Ebay is truly staggering.
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: GimmeTheSoddingChoc on August 19, 2013, 11:43:36 am
I could have pointed you to places where your fiver would have been better spent.
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: wjp666 on August 19, 2013, 05:00:44 pm
I'm sure you could've. I'm truly a sucker when it comes to Ebay.
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: wjp666 on August 23, 2013, 01:26:36 am
Well, my Cherry Ripe's turned up (well packaged and in mint condition... A++ for the guys feedback!) What can I say? I liked them. Lots. Snapping it in half and seeing the redness I half expected it to taste like some kind of fruity breakfast bar, bit it didn't. Really, really liked it. Not loved... just liked lots. Gave a bar to the kids and got the thumbs up there also. Anyone know why they're not available over here? I mean I wouldn't put them anywhere near my top 10 but I'd definitely have them again... not 3 for a fiver though!
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: oldspice on August 23, 2013, 01:54:45 pm
Although they have been a national favourite for decades in Australia, Cadbury has firmly refused to launch them over here. I think the claim has been that they're 'not for the UK market' - meaning we cannot be trusted to enjoy them enough to make them worth the effort. (I'm sure they're MADE over here though - or WERE).

The obvious thing to do would be to trial them - surely??
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: wjp666 on August 23, 2013, 04:37:45 pm
Indeed. Like I said, I would certainly try them again.
Title: Re: OZ: Cherry Ripe
Post by: goldencup on August 25, 2013, 06:56:40 pm
I'm glad you thought they were worth it wjp