A Sweet Job

Since starting my job, I have been learning a lot. Everything from new English phrases and words, to UK television show drama, and fantastic lunch spots. But one thing that I've also been learning about is International, and specifically, British, snacks and treats.

We have what we call "the usual place" - an area where my coworkers put any food that they bring in to share with the office. As a team, we travel to a lot of unique and exciting places, and usually someone will bring back something to share. I've seen things like chicken feet from China (yuck!) , Japanese rice crackers and even peanut butter M&Ms from America. I've shared Icelandic chocolate-covered Kex and Padstow fudge - it just goes into the usual place for everyone to enjoy.

I sit with two event managers, Kazumi, who is Japanese and Kelda, who is British, and every time a British snack comes up that I have never had before or don't know what it is, Kelda takes it upon herself to bring it in for me to try : )

Here are a few snacks and treats I never knew existed but have tried, and on a scale of 1 (yuck) to 10 (delicious) what I thought of them:

• Bakewell Tart ~ 10
Delicious! Tastes like a marzipan tart with a cherry on top

• Marmite and Cheese Sandwich ~ 3
Similar to Vegemite. I was not a huge fan! 

• Twiglets ~ 0
A biscuit with marmite coating... yuck!

• Percy Pig Sweets ~ 7, +3 extra points for the name
I was sold with the name, as long as it wasn't made of bacon! These are gummies in the shape of pigs but are really popular here

• Lovehearts ~ 5
Like sweet tarts but much more chalky tasting. They have things written on them like Sweet Hearts

• Cadbury Chocolate ~ 10
Okay, I've had this one before... but it does taste so much better here! 

So as you can see, yes, my work is pretty sweet!