On Mon, 23 Feb 2004 21:55:47 GMT, mrs_cruella wrote:

>I have a friend coming to visit from the UK. She wants to bring me
>foodie ingredients. What should I ask for? (I'm in the Chicago area.)

If you (or your friend) didn't have anything specific in mind, there's
not much point in making up a list. Kind as the offer is, many food
items are messy, perishable, and heavy. As others have pointed out,
the casual 'importation' of food or drink is highly regulated. Also,
many items can be purchased through mail-order (wouldn't want to try
this with cream!) or available in shops here. Even my culinarily-dark
corner has a 'Best of Britain' shop that stocks candies, sauces, jams,
teas, and canned goods for the homesick ex-pat.

Have your friend bring recipes and experiment together.