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[lollardfish]

Ok, no one is thinking outside the box here. :)

New question.

What are the most interesting snacks you have ever brought, or wish you brought, or heard that someone else brought, on an international flight?

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[rani23.livejournal.com]

Scotch. :)

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

Cheating. All alcohol must be served by a flight attendent.

B

[creidylad.livejournal.com]

Is the point to have yummy, filling snacks or to be the envy of the whole plane?

All the usual suspects apply: brie and crackers with apple and pear slices and grapes. Some chutney to go with it, maybe, and also soome hardier cheeses.

[lollardfish.livejournal.com]

The point is for someone to think of something that works on the plane, and yet is delicious and not something I might already have thought of.

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

Fruit is always good.

B

[creidylad.livejournal.com]

I was just looking for definitiions of 'interesting'. I think any advice I might offer is being clouded very heavily by my desire for stilton cheese, which I couldn't even think of the name of, earlier.

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[lollardfish.livejournal.com]

We just ate a Colston Bassett Stilton that was insanely crumbly and perfect.

The girl's job has many perks, almost all of them involving cheese.

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[creidylad.livejournal.com]

Now I really really REALLY REALLY REALLY want Stilton!

[hunnythistle.livejournal.com]

For true adventure in food, raid United Noodle for interesting pre-packaged snacks. Anything with wasabi is a good bet, and some of the bean cookie things are good. Recently I tried something akin to swiss rolls with coconut and pandan, made in Malaysia, that were tasty in a way that Hostess is not.

[cakmpls.livejournal.com]

Fresh raw fish, kimchi, lettuce (to wrap it), and soju?

[lollardfish.livejournal.com]

Neat! I'd need ice though too.

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

There's a problem with airplane food that smells.

[cakmpls.livejournal.com]

I can think of all kinds of smartass responses in terms of "airplane food" in its more traditional forms, but yes, I did think of that. However, I couldn't resist making the suggestion anyway.

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

I think you should have a nice meal in your favorite Asian food dive then go the airport.

K. [oooo... bring bahn mi sandwiches!]

[hunnythistle.livejournal.com]

See, Karen beat me to it. On Weds, Little Saigon (yes I know it's in St Paul) has buy 5 sammies, get 1 free!) That's six BBQ bahn mi (or traditional with tripe etc, whatever floats your boat) for ummm $12.50? That's our favorite airline food.

You want weird? Stop at Kiev foods on the way to the airport from Little Saigon and buy pickled: fish, bread, ass't veggies and candies.

Bahn Mi

[(Anonymous)]

Great idea. Save them for the end of the flight -- breakfast -- though.

B

Re: Bahn Mi

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

Sorry. That was me.

B

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[rvrjoe775.livejournal.com]

You're overthinking it. Take something to help you sleep, and you'll likely find fresher and more interesting food on the other side.

That said, I like malted milk balls. They're fun, tasty, and unlike chips I'm usually happy with a few at a time so they'll last. You can find gourmet versions at most chocolate stores. If you keep them chilled before heading to the airport you shouldn't have to worry about meltage, but you can avoid messy fingers by bringing along a toothpick, which you can also use for the fruit everyone else is suggesting.

Ginger helps deaden inner ear sensitivity, so if you're prone to airsickness bring along ginger cookies.

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[lollardfish.livejournal.com]

I won't really sleep. At least, I never have before on transatlantic flights. Doze is the best I get.

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[mizzlaurajean.livejournal.com]

I can't sleep on the plane it might crash.
Even on anxiety make you sleepy pills, no sleeping.

Plus it's too uncomfortable.

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[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

"I can't sleep on the plane it might crash."

Given how much control you have over the plane, I would think that sleeping would be the best option.

B

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[hunnythistle.livejournal.com]

Ok, on the way to Little Saigon, stop at Bill's for the candied ginger, as well as dried strawberries, and Sea Buckthorn Juice. Fig coconut treats are to be had, as well as wasabi five bean mix, Cajun sesame stix, and Jordan almonds. See if they have the celery crackers in yet, and pick up the Lebanese zatar flatbread, as well as croatian Ajvar for dip, or taramosalata.

[hunnythistle.livejournal.com]

Or you could go to Costco and buy 5lbs!!! of Jolly Ranchers.

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

Yes, this is definitely my favorite reply. Get the 5lbs. of Jolly Ranchers.

K.