Bo Rida
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Post by Bo Rida on Jan 22, 2013 14:25:41 GMT -5
I don't know why people think black pudding and steak, haggis and steak and kidney pie are offal, Germany is wurst.
Sorry.
What I don't get is when it's said in relation to tourism, even if you don't like traditional British meals you can get food from every corner of the world in London. Many places even mix up food from multiple countries or make British versions of foreign meals (ie the traditional English Chicken Tika Masala).
Also: Who doesn't like jelly? That' crazy talk, what would kids have at their birthday partys? Bubble and squeak is awesome. Jellied Eels are horrible.
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Post by theultimateworrier on Jan 22, 2013 14:25:48 GMT -5
Jelly Pudding. Any cuisine that includes this is automatically the worst. Do you mean trifle? There's nowt wrong with trifle. Not even when you create beef trifle like Rachel (in Friends), as Joey approved of. Bakewell Pudding, not tart, is probably the best dessert in the world.
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Post by G✇JI☈A on Jan 22, 2013 14:46:46 GMT -5
YES, I like British food. The pudding's especially.
But I don't think it helps with what some of the dishes are named:
Toad In The Hole Spotted Dick
For the record not tried Spotted Dick, but I have tried the Toad one... and it's good.
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Post by RedDevil on Jan 22, 2013 15:03:52 GMT -5
I never noticed. Their driving, yes, the food, no. Driving? Never heard that one ;D I blame Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button in that case - or possibly Jeremy Clarkson As for food, I can't say I eat that many "traditional" English foods I suppose, but the way things are right now there is some much globalisation that it doesn't really reflect on any one nation any more - for example as was said above likely the most popular British-invented food is inspired by Indian food. The idea of the British being unable to cook doesn't really hold water either, not when the likes of Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsey are making good money internationally. My guess is that it's just a traditional area for mockery that survives (like the British teeth stereotype) - but the British generally have a good sense of humour and are self-deprecating, so it's all good. Maybe it's a case of the rest of Britain being let down by Scotland - haggis and deep-fried everything are the usual examples of their contribution
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Post by Mac on Jan 22, 2013 15:08:41 GMT -5
In Massachusetts you can usually find a legit British/Irish/Scottish place around. Usually caters to a few UK flavors for better variety.
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Post by crowwreak was WRONG on Jan 22, 2013 15:13:32 GMT -5
Jelly is probably considered weird because American Jelly = British jam.
British Jelly = American gelatin or Jello
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Post by "Gentleman" AJ Powell on Jan 22, 2013 15:22:31 GMT -5
What's wrong with Jelly? I mean, I'm pretty sure other countries have it. Also, as far as gross American food, Biscuits and Gravy looks gnarly. Good. More for Me! {Spoiler}In all seriousness Good Sausage/Sawmill gravy over a homemade biscuit...or even better Chicken Fried Steak WILL give you the strength of 25 men.
Yes it's a "Heavy" meal! That's the Effin' Point! It was meant to stay with you as you did actual WORK. Perhaps I should clarify...... Biscuits in America are not "Biscuits" as most Brits know them, nor is "Gravy" exclusively "Brown Gravy". Biscuits are Leavened Rolls made from Flour with fat Cut into it (Usually Butter/Shortening/Lard) similar to a Scone but fluffier. The Gravy is either Red-Eye Gravy or Sawmill Gravy, made from Fat, Flour, spices, and a Cooking liquid. Red-Eye is Made with Ham drippings (The Fat), Flour, and STRONG Black Coffee. It is good on Biscuits Sawmill Gravy is made from a Roux (Butter/Flour mix), Milk, and Black Pepper. It is BETTER on Biscuits.....and jut about anything else. Oh, I what it is, despite years of thinking it was Digestives & Bisto, but it still seems weird to me. Also, I had Bakewell Pudding from both the places claiming to be the "Original", found them both weird to say the least. Still, it's a lovely little town. Can't wait to go back in a couple of months!
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Post by Mac on Jan 22, 2013 15:25:16 GMT -5
Jelly is probably considered weird because American Jelly = British jam. British Jelly = American gelatin or Jello[/ Way would our jam be then? I have both jelly and jam
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Post by Legion on Jan 22, 2013 15:35:19 GMT -5
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. By which I believe you mean peanut butter and jam sandwiches.
That is weird.
And you yanks have the nerv to say we have funny food!
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Post by J is Justice on Jan 22, 2013 15:37:44 GMT -5
I always thought it was because it just doesn't look very appealing.
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Post by "Gentleman" AJ Powell on Jan 22, 2013 15:54:18 GMT -5
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. By which I believe you mean peanut butter and jam sandwiches. That is weird. And you yanks have the nerv to say we have funny food! I decided to try and make one of these once. Never again!
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Post by Cyno on Jan 22, 2013 16:05:13 GMT -5
I like your fish and chips. And your beers. Granted, I prefer a few other nations' brews including my own (the non-mass produced crap), but I love Bass and Newcastle. Young's Double Chocolate Stout is quite yummy, too.
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Post by Glitch on Jan 22, 2013 16:07:34 GMT -5
Haven't really tried British food but I hope spotted dick never becomes popular in the America. That way I can make the joke of "I wants some dick" and have people not know what I'm talking about.
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Post by crowwreak was WRONG on Jan 22, 2013 16:12:42 GMT -5
Jelly is probably considered weird because American Jelly = British jam. British Jelly = American gelatin or Jello[/ Way would our jam be then? I have both jelly and jam If your jam looks sort of chunky, it's the same as ours
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Post by Red Impact on Jan 22, 2013 16:13:35 GMT -5
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. By which I believe you mean peanut butter and jam sandwiches. That is weird. And you yanks have the nerv to say we have funny food! I decided to try and make one of these once. Never again! Them's fightin' words. PB&J is a staple of childhood! Can we all at least agree that vegemite is awful?
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Post by Fiddleford H. McGucket on Jan 22, 2013 17:22:48 GMT -5
Jelly is probably considered weird because American Jelly = British jam. British Jelly = American gelatin or Jello[/ Way would our jam be then? I have both jelly and jam If your jam looks sort of chunky, it's the same as ours As nobody asked, but I feel the explaining the differences Jelly and Jam are usually interchangeable, but Jelly is JUST Juice and Pectin, while Jam is generally stiffer as it's crushed fruit and Pulp as well. Preserves on the other hand requires bits of fruit in the congealed mass Conserves are more Rare, as they're preserves with Nuts Marmelade is Citrus only and requires peel
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Post by Hurbster on Jan 22, 2013 17:46:40 GMT -5
I decided to try and make one of these once. Never again! Them's fightin' words. PB&J is a staple of childhood! Can we all at least agree that vegemite is awful? That's Australian. Did you mean Marmite ?
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Post by nm on Jan 22, 2013 19:18:15 GMT -5
i dont know about other british foods but since im from Massachusetts I eat a fair amount of fish and chips, and it's one of the best damn meals around
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Jan 22, 2013 19:22:15 GMT -5
...you know, I've eaten a lot of different types of world food, but I don't think I've ever had any traditional British food (fish and chips aside). I never even thought of it. Odd.
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Post by Evil Homer on Jan 22, 2013 19:42:20 GMT -5
I've never had british food as I've never been there, except for a layover in Manchester- i had a coke there, it was way sweeter than in the U.S., thats all I have to contribute.
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