Stuff We Brought Back from England

A few weeks ago, we returned from our two-week holiday to Laurence's homeland of England. Inevitably, we did not come back empty handed. Here's a rundown of all the things we brought back from England.
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[@carlh429]

Laurence’s look of terror when the hat pin came out!

[@margaretpugh7579]

He Is funny :)

[@kathybouziane5269]

Those hat pins do look treacherous !

[@Revelwoodie]

My grandmother was originally from Sheffield, and whenever we went back to the UK to visit family, she would smuggle back food. When she got too old to travel, she made the rest of us do it whenever we went over. Every time I came back to the US, I'd be smuggling enough chocolate digestive biscuits that I expected to be tackled by a swat team at any moment. When our local market started carrying McVitie's, I think it was the beginning of a new life for her.

[@happycook6737]

So cute! We do miss the strangest, small things lol For me, no matter what country I lived in I took in my suitcase a box of stovetop stuffing mix, box of mac and cheese, pack of instant sweet potatoes, dry milk, can of pumpkin, and can of sweet potatoes. Instant Thanksgiving dinner. (Always went to USA for Xmas)

[@mchrysogelos7623]

HA HA. I thought you could buy digestive biscuits over here in US? I bought them when I lived in China even!

[@lynnhamps7183]

Kendal mint cake is so sweet because it was marketed towards walkers and climbers as easily carried emergency rations providing lots of energy. Fun video as always.

[@Miko_Jones]

And because it is 99% pure sugar

[@junemcgregor8083]

I love the “Lost in the Pond” videos and particularly love them when the two of you are together. Thanks for the laughs guys.

[@elsiemiller47]

I’m nearly old enough to be your grandmother but I still haven’t given up on my lifelong dream to make it to England someday. In the meantime I’m really enjoying all your posts. Thanks for the postcard!

[@wendi2819]

Me as well!! I am fascinated by The UK. And I just love this channel! I love this couple! ❤️❤️❤️

[@happycook6737]

England is great. I liked the countryside guesthouses. Lots of discounts for "pensioners"= retired people of a certain age. Be prepared for rain and cool weather. Take walking shoes. You will have so much fun.

[@pollyanne234]

Come in spring. Its lovely with the flowers and birdsong

[@david-lt9wj]

@@happycook6737 be prepared for variable weather...you can get very sunburnt here..

[@happycook6737]

@@david-lt9wj Yes!

[@gmf121266]

Kendal mint cake is really meant as survival food if you're caught out in the wilds.

[@tessat338]

Our local grocery store carries that brand of jam here in the DC area of the US. Not those cute, tiny sizes but the same brand.

[@DelGuy03]

The BritRailPass for 15 days is really a tremendous buy. I was the envy of all my English friends as I just walked onto any train I felt like taking. And despite everyone's ritual moans about how the British rail system has declined, to an American it's unbelievably reliable, omnipresent, and useful.

[@disoriented1]

I'm from Missour in the U.S.A. i..to us..a city bus is a unbelievable convenience..even though I was raised to believe you wouldn't 'be caught dead on one!"..that changes very rapidly when your vehicle breaks down!

[@Nilguiri]

The US rail system is notoriously primitive, extremely limited, slow and unreliable. Rumour has it that by the 23rd century, they will have a train that runs at nearly 160 km/h! I live in Spain where we have one of the fastest, most modern systems in the world with trains running at up to about 350 km/h.

[@fredrickmarsiello4395]

To ride the New York Subway System is to take one's life in one's hand.

[@ange76prkr]

I loved those when I lived in Glasgow, they are provided by Scotrail which is only slightly better than the service down south (bus and train, what luxury haha). My experience is Germany has the most reliable rail system in Europe, and it was the first time I was able to buy a ticket without having to talk to anyone. The London tube system tho, oh that was wild my first experience as a kid from a small Scottish town.

[@disoriented1]

Laurence..sir..I just viewed your video of your trip back home..Grimsby! The reunion with your parents! I now can see why are the kind of person you are!..you come from 'good stock'! Honest, modest, hardworking people that have seen life and have met its challenges! I don't cry..but when your mother hugged you..there was a stray tear!!!!..(my cat must have been slicing onions..)

[@gillianrimmer7733]

I have the exact same Yorkshire puddings teatowel, that I bought at least 30 years ago . We aren't known for our innovation in Yorkshire !

[@thewilytroutesq5260]

Sorry, the green dress was not expensive. It's priceless.

[@MrBrookesharley]

You looked beautiful in that dress

[@LindaC616]

I'll bet it looks amazing with her eyes

[@michaelhurley3171]

Love the UK. About 5 years ago I went to London, Cotswolds, Stratford upon Avon, Bath, Salisbury, Wales, Brighton, Leeds, and Stonehenge. Glad u and your wife had a great time and thank you for responding to my last comment it's an honor. Love your videos and I subscribed.

[@angelasaunders3558]

The dress looks great on you Tarah

[@trishdoughty1965]

The Yorks motto ie the "do owt for nowt" translates to: Hear all, see all, say nothing; Eat all, drink all, pay nothing; And if ever you do anything for nothing - always do it for yourself. I'm a Yorkie lass born and bred lol

[@kaygataki6163]

My Grandad was from Yorkshire so this made perfect sense to me. Lol. Miss u Grandad ❤️

[@redmalamute]

My mom was from York. Her family owned the home she was born in in 1926 to 1991. 5 St. Peter’s grove. We stayed there ever time we visited. It is now a bed and breakfast so we can still stay there. My mom use to say as a child she would have the minister to herself.

[@allenwilliams1306]

Yorkshire people are tight with money. They are not ungenerous, but they won't tolerate extravagance or waste. The “throwaway society” is inimical to them. They will have drawers or sheds full of things which “might come in useful”. String on parcels is carefully undone and kept for future use, and similar for the wrapping paper or boxes that make them up. We will re-use envelopes for letters; the ashes from the fire were riddled to get the ash to put on the allotment, while the cinders were kept to put on the path when it was snowing or icy. If the coal would contain a “dog” (or “a nigger in the woodpile” - nothing offensive here, just a rock that was black, but wasn't coal and could not burn) it would be taken back to the coal merchant with a vociferous complaint. On the other hand, a Yorkshireman will give you his last crust of bread if he thinks you need it more than he does.

[@Vanda-il9ul]

Thank you for explanation :)

[@CGH250]

You guys are so entertaining! 🤣🤣🤣

[@LostinthePond]

Hehehe!

[@Julie2554]

You two should have your own show on tv. I have visited York a few times over the years. Hello from Scotland.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tiffprendergast]

@@LostinthePond is she wearing a wig

[@mysticday1906]

Hi Laurence and Tarah, I received your postcard. It was a great surprise. Really made my day!

[@ilovepickle]

WOW you guys traveled at exactly the right time!! So glad guys got from travel before covid and experience freedom and fun just before the doom and gloom! ❤️👍

[@gloriastroedecke2717]

The "Mint Cake" appeared to taste as appetizing as British Flap Jacks, meaning that they taste horrible. I love many British foods, drinks and snacks,but Flap Jacks are not one of them. That is a lovely dress, Tarah. I am happy you got it. When you return,Tarah, you be sure to go to Whitby and get a lovely piece of Jet jewelry. So happy you went to the Jorvik center. I am happy there is still that nifty little ride through time. And finally you can not leave Britain without a tea towel, and you have three. Well done.

[@chicagodaddy1]

Tarah, “You look Mahvelous” in the green dress.

[@flamingpieherman9822]

I've been to Viking centre in York..years back but loved the ride and the bit of history...i was 26 then. And those Brit rail passes are awesome! Would never go without one ever...

[@janicefeny2223]

Thanks for sharing your souvenirs 😊!...you two are a cute couple (and some of your comments are HILARIOUS 😂)!!

[@carriejohnson8209]

"Toothpaste fudge" AH HA HA ! Thanks for the laugh. I love your wife's glasses.

[@rrcapra0129]

Yay! 🙌HELLO! I've been looking foward to these videos. 👏 I've never been to England however I can't wait to visit. For now I live vicariously through your videos.☺❤

[@suem6004]

You can get that jam brand here. In my health food store. Can get ribena at krogers here. Use Ribena for my sno cone maker. Love your vintage style. Me too.

[@prappsy3028]

Jam in a health food store?

[@adrianailvento2167]

I hope Laurence & Tarah saw your comment: yeah: they sell that brand even at Wal-Mart! I was surprised to see it there myself. I bought some when I went to France in 1998 because the French people I was with said it was nice & I should take it home. Being 16: what did I know. & I was underwhelmed when eating the jams that they tasted like any other jam. I wonder if the brand is French since it says "Bonne Maman".

[@zaineridling]

You two are so charming and witty, it makes you something to be cherished! ☺️❤️💯💯💯

[@dianethoroughman9541]

I enjoyed the haul video. But then I enjoy all of your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@ianport2185]

Hilarious & full of love, happiness & togetherness. Well done: perfect.

[@deltamp787]

I love black current jam and syrup. My Grandma had black currents growing in her back yard. Great video you two

[@deltamp787]

@Kathleen Henson thanks i didn't see that typo

[@hilarygleason5881]

Hi! I’m originally from California, and grew up in the vicinity of many apricot orchards. In CA we say: APE - rih - cott, just like the British do. I guess in the U.S. pronunciation can be quite regional. Love your fun “what I got on my vacation” video, especially Tarah’s green dress and antique hatpin! More than that, it’s just fun to listen to you two chatting...

[@maryannebrown2385]

You must have some mad packing skills-My God! I need the carry on just for my makeup and personal items alone! There is no frickin’ way I could ever-in a million years-live for two weeks out of a carry on. Do you do laundry in your sink every night? Wow. That is indeed impressive.

[@deborahallen3349]

My mother taught me to always buy tea towels as my own souvenir because they pack so close...everything else we shipped thru the post, expensive, but it all arrived safely so Well Done Posties everywhere!

[@clcole5655]

‘Toothpaste fudge”. Hysterical 😂🤣

[@Boardy60]

Hi. You do realise that Kendal Mint cake is an survival energy block for hikers to caught out on the moors. Too much energy in them to eat as candy, normally.

[@davidcoupland3055]

I'm from England and I went to York years ago on a school trip. York is a lovely place to visit. And I love the old cobble streets and all the history that goes with it. I do hope that the both of you had a fantastic time there

[@ResistTyranny2024]

Thank you to you both! I thoroughly enjoy watching you and hearing you guys talk about your trip and what you brought back. I don’t know what it is about you two, but your videos put me in a good mood and listening to you two get along so well as a couple is like a breath of fresh air to my soul.

[@balddanny]

More videos with both of you together because the dynamic is hilarious.

[@TimothyRCrowe]

I love that Viking Center. I appreciated the replicated smell. Not pleasant, but not completely repulsive. Well formulated.

[@andreag983]

Wow Lawrence, you can sing! You two are brilliant,

[@stevenvarner9806]

I grow native southern California plants in my gardens. The U.S. has many native currant and gooseberry species. In most states that do ban Ribes species, it is only the European black currant that is banned. There are a few states that ban every Ribes: New Hampshire, North Carolina, West Virginia, some counties in Maine, permits needed in Massachusetts. California has many native Ribes species (Google: Currants and Gooseberries native to California). American black currant (Ribes americanum) is native to the Chicago area, and is even spineless. You should grow it in your garden.

[@AngelaRichter65]

Tara looks great! England really agreed with her! I see that I bring the same stuff home from Holland. Team Holland jerseys, and Oranjeboom t-shirts. Not a single windmill in my house. Not a one.

[@kevinthorpe8561]

Lovely to see Tara again, she really does look after you

[@sonnystaton]

Except she failed America with the peanut butter & Jelly incident.

[@MrBrookesharley]

@@sonnystaton it must be love

[@michaelwargo5301]

Great pics of tarah in that beautiful dress...good job...

[@coletterice]

The last time I was in England, I remembered at the last minute at Heathrow that I had forgotten to buy Lemsips. I ALWAYS buy Lemsips. I raced into a shop and found them. I gathered up as many as I could carry and ran to the register. I dumped at least 8-10 boxes of Lemsips on the counter and the man looked down at them all and then up at me (moving only his eyeballs) and said, "Not feeling well?" God I love England. :)

[@DougPowell01]

We love our Bonne Maman Preserves and Jams. We buy them here in Colorado.

[@HemlockRidge]

Kewl! They named a town in England after York Pennsylvania. York PA was the capital of the US for a while.

[@LostinthePond]

Hahahaha!

[@HemlockRidge]

@@LostinthePond Thenkew....thenkew....

[@danicegewiss862]

Then I guess England named a town after Lancaster, PA, too. Lol.

[@leonardking84]

You guys are great together...always entertaining.

[@folksinger2100]

The last line of the tea towel translated from Yorkshire to - Do it for yourself

[@user-ur6xg5wi5f]

Good information. I watched it six months too late to learn about the railway passes for travel savings. But I have family in England and was advised to get a pass for older people, so I saved anyway. I may need to look into York next time I head back "across the pond."

[@pattytheseeker8902]

Sounds like y'all had fun!🤗 Yes, I say y'all from Texas. Tara I love your vintage clothes. Love your spectacles too. Love your minty cake faces!!! I must donate very soon. Totally sincere.❤

[@russellstarr9111]

There was a family where I grew up in western Kansas that had very large Black Currant Orchard I went with my Mom and we picked ten gallons of berries which Mom turned into jelly. It was very good.

[@rannieday]

Very interesting to see your souvenirs!

[@sirsmartypants7086]

Tarah your green dress is very lovely. I like it alot. Those jam jars are so teeny weeny, are you going to talk about why you guys had a hard time with customs? I know I would like to hear about it.

[@franklinkarrass5830]

I enjoy your videos immensely! Thank you so much.

[@desertrose9483]

I really enjoyed this video, and Im.looking forward to seeing future videos of your travels in Britain. Thanks for another great video!!

[@blakerh]

Good stuff!

[@SCBJQ]

Sadly, I've never been to England, but when my sister went years ago, she asked what I'd like her to bring back for me. My first response was to bring me back an Englishman, but my second choice was one of each coin. Still waiting for a British guy, but I do have the coins.

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

SCBJQ 😂 Funny enough this is exactly why i’m going to England for! Already have one, just need to get there... eventually. I wish you luck and patience... tons of patience.

[@lesjames5191]

I'm free,

[@SCBJQ]

@Darren Brown Sounds perfect!

[@sphjr1]

Absolutely Fabulous !

[@LJBSullivan]

The jelly you can buy here in the US. I've seen them in my local grocery store.

[@adrianailvento2167]

At Wal-Mart too

[@davidfish591]

That was really a lot of fun. Thanks!

[@wendi2819]

Just lovely!!!

[@mydearvalerie]

You two are such fun!

[@ayakotami3318]

Lawrence's look at the clothes and hat pins! 😅 🤣 Small things are some of my favorites to collect on trips to other countries. Like that book for Lawrence my favorite item was an Ammonite fossil I bought in Canada at Fairmont Château Lake Louise Hotel at Lake Louise. England is on my list for countries to visit. Especially now to pay respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Miss them a lot as I grew up with her on the throne.

[@IrishAnnie]

I brought back so many books, I was glad I brought a large suitcase and a small one. The small suitcase was packed full of books from every place we saw in London and Windsor.

[@donnalevasseur4818]

You two great Tarah like you Laurence is a natural at this Love the loot you brought back Love ya both

[@christinedecker4936]

My grandmother had a hat pin on her coat lapel for self defense. She would use it when harassed at the movies or on the bus. 😁

[@nancytyau2790]

I am loving your travel videos. Fun, funny and educational. As a couple us guys are great to watch and travel with. Thank you!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗 THE SAGA CONTINUES …GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STORY …LOOKING 👀 FORWARD TO THE FUTURE VIDEOS 😍😍😍

[@arguspanoptes9510]

Kendal mint cake is little more than sugar and peppermint oil but gorgeous.

[@Sophie.S..]

Chocolate covered Kendal mint cake is even more gorgeous, lol.

[@arguspanoptes9510]

@@Sophie.S.. very true. I've had that version too.

[@trishdoughty1965]

I love Kendal mint cake although I haven't eaten it for years. You used to be able to get it in brown or white depending on which sugar was used. Great as an emergency food for walkers up in the Lake District in case you get into difficulty.

[@lesleywalllace7955]

That explains it! I couldn't work out why theirs was brown but mine was always white. Lovely stuff and very minty.

[@shellyirby9828]

Very cool haul from your trip. Also thanks for the info about black currants! I've see the scent in body products before, but not really the berries themselves.

[@johnsymons76]

What a throughly enjoyable video! I am so glad that you had a nice visit. You two are such an entertaining couple. Tarah, love that you love Vintage items. Things were just so much more tasteful and classy years ago. You look great in that green dress! I am eagerly awaiting your next vlog. Take care and Happy Gardening this summer! ♥️🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

I love you both!!!!

[@lorenaeichhoefer2989]

I keep my British pound coin in my change purse always to insure my return to UK. I've been 8 times as my daughter married a British boy and I'm always happy when I am there!

[@kathycullenstern9652]

I got a set of those jam jars (10) from my daughter for Mother’s Day. Fun to sample many different flavors.

[@joepennant]

When I worked at Deloitte (DTT) in New York, we got those little jam jars all the time. I dont know who imports them but they are available.

[@mrst7831]

When visiting Leeds, friends took me to my first pub and someone asked me how I liked Yorkshire. I looked at my friends and asked, "have we been there yet:? Everyone died laughing, while I kept looking around asking what's so funny? We did visit York and the Jorvik Center, the Shambles, etc. A traveling Canadian

[@eshelovesdogs]

I love Tarah's style! Thanks for sharing your haul. I can't wait to see your British recipes especially hoping you make Yorkshire Pudding

[@eshelovesdogs]

You two are hilarious

[@Otokichi786]

UK Items smuggled into Chicago: 1. Two Bowler Vintage items: A dress and a sweater. 2. Manchester United programmes. 3. Hatpins (For utility purposes only, with caps.) 4. "Everything You Know About England Is Wrong" book. 5. An "Allotment Gardener" magnet. (World War II on the Home Front memorabilia.) 6. Ceramic thimbles from York. 7. A "Jorvik Past Port" for the Viking Centre. 8. Honey's Kendal Mint Cake. (Looks like peanut brittle?) 9. BritRail England 15 Day Consecutive Pass. (Also a paper ticket.) 10. Tea Towels from the Shambles market. (Yorkshire Pudding recipes rampant, and A Yorkshireman's Motto. ) **Sorry, my Yorkshire dialect unscrambler was put away when PBS' "All Creatures Great And Small" and the "James Herroit" tales ended 11. Jam jars from across the UK. (From Marmalade to Black Currant.!) 12. Enamel pins. (RSPB donation premiums.) 13. Foreign exchange! (UK coins, ready to confuse U.S. vending machines.)

[@arguspanoptes9510]

Kendal Mint cake is literally, hardened sugar flavoured with peppermint oil.

[@MrBrookesharley]

@@arguspanoptes9510 No good for diabetes then i do miss english fish and chip shops

[@ibtsdad]

Your chemistry is just beautiful

[@marcirommal5321]

Two things: I used to get the Bonne Maman (sp) from Crabtree and Evelyn here in the US. AND, because my ancestors were actual Brits three generations back, my mother has an AWESOME Yorkshire Pudding recipe that I grew up on. I love your videos Laurence and Tarah! When I get back to work, we will be able to contribute to the cause.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

Fab dress. Good haul. Blackcurrant jam is my favourite.

[@angelm.bouchard3722]

In Arizona (at WinCi) you can get little jars like the ones you brought back with you. The same brand, but not that many flavors.

[@ciao614]

Nice haul! Someday I hope to go to the UK!

[@lankystudent]

You two have wicked chemistry

[@SwimminWitDaFishies]

Love the green dress!! And the cats' eye glasses!!

[@ceciliareynolds5949]

You guys are an adorable couple and quite funny. 😁

[@paulbarber2558]

Love your videos. You do British lads proud, I'll do it later when I can be arsed is our motto.. lol

[@maryqueenofScots2023]

Very true that motto!

[@teresarashan3845]

“I carried soil.” 😂😂😂😂

[@LostinthePond]

Get more information on Rail Europe passes: www.lostinthepond.com/p/britrail.html Buy my brother's book: amzn.com/1849945233

[@hildajenkins9497]

Kendal mint cake comes in brown and white. I prefer the brown myself.

[@FrugalOverFifty]

LOVE THE DRESS AND SWEATER ❤️ ALSO THE HATPIN (and all the other vintage/vintage-inspired items) ❤️ You two are so fantastic in videos together. I'm so beyond excited about the England videos, so I'm shouting and jumping up and down for happiness. ❤️ Editing to add: your comic timing together is freaking genius. Makes me wish we still had Vaudeville. 🙌

[@FrugalOverFifty]

@@OldFashionedAF ❤️

[@bergumz]

You can get the mini jam jars at most World Market locations. There is at least one in Chicago!

[@nicoladavies3391]

We’ve got those tea towels too, from years ago. French jam!!! How dare you.

[@nicoladavies3391]

Tarah Cantrell Probably cheaper than Coopers or Tiptree.

[@markdushaj4600]

Beautiful couple

[@brians9436]

Is never seen your wife before. It was nice! Ya’ll are a cool couple!

[@FireCracker3240]

@ 9:43, Bravo, Laurence. That's absolutely gorgeous. I do hope you purchased a matching bonnet for Kafka.

[@vegginspired]

Love you two together! Great synergy. Wouldn't it be a smash doing a funny ASMR!!

[@chicagodaddy1]

I just bought the book on e-bay.

[@lucylouise8718]

I love vintage clothes, too! 😀👍

[@amandajones661]

I LOVE the green dress!!!

[@rich3371]

Wow, Lawrence, you're a good singer