Comments on: Nanaimo Bars

By: hawkfan

hawkfan — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:47:52 +0000

wondering if you have ever tried the orginal recipe? This looks so interesting and I must try it. Some nanimo bars are made with birds custard powder( creme anglaise). When I made my trip back to Canada last week I had to buy another container. Thanks for posting a classic.

By: deanna

deanna — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:49:08 +0000

if you are coming for the olympics these are a must try. oddly enough the best ones i have ever tasted were found aboard the BC ferries. i live on the mainland and my family lives on the island so it is always a treat. just try not to fall in love with this desert. I have made them many times before and this is certainly not the conventional recipe. I can’t wait to try it.

By: doodles

doodles — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:26:56 +0000

I’m sure we’ll hear about these gems during the Olympics…………….I have had the the original way and love them.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:06:23 +0000

A friend of mine in BC once went to Nanaimo and at her hotel there was a sign for a meeting of the “Nanaimo Bar Association” I wonder what those lawyers have for dessert?

By: jackies

jackies — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:30:25 +0000

This is our claim to fame in the dessert line here on Vancouver Island, an absolute ‘must try’ if you visit here. The original recipe is made with butter and the pudding powder is ‘Bird’s Eye Custard’ that gives the middle layer it’s distinctive flavour, it is so good and habit forming from the first bite!

By: connieq

connieq — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:12:57 +0000

As soon as I make Gluten Free Girl’s graham cracker recipe…I want to try making your Nanaimo Bars! Looks like you’ve done a great job at converting the recipe to gluten and dairy free! Thanks!!

By: lovetocook

lovetocook — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:54:53 +0000

Sounds yummy. How much is a cube of margarine, please? Is that the same as a US stick (8 tbsp)? Sorry for the ignorance!