I was reading an article yesterday about the bad reputation that UK food supposedly has around the world. Does the UK have any world renowned dishes? Do other countries enjoy our cuisine?
Food in the UK
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“The sandwich is considered to be the namesake of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, because of the claim that he was the eponymous inventor of this food combination.[6][7] The Wall Street Journal has described it as Britain's "biggest contribution to gastronomy".[8]”
“The sandwich is considered to be the namesake of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, because of the claim that he was the eponymous inventor of this food combination.[6][7] The Wall Street Journal has described it as Britain's "biggest contribution to gastronomy".[8]”
According to Wikipedia
Originally Posted by Castle Saburac:
“I was reading an article yesterday about the bad reputation that UK food supposedly has around the world. Does the UK have any world renowned dishes? Do other countries enjoy our cuisine?”
“I was reading an article yesterday about the bad reputation that UK food supposedly has around the world. Does the UK have any world renowned dishes? Do other countries enjoy our cuisine?”
Where were you reading this article? In a copy of Reader's Digest from about 1962?
Originally Posted by Castle Saburac:
“I was reading an article yesterday about the bad reputation that UK food supposedly has around the world. Does the UK have any world renowned dishes? Do other countries enjoy our cuisine?”
“I was reading an article yesterday about the bad reputation that UK food supposedly has around the world. Does the UK have any world renowned dishes? Do other countries enjoy our cuisine?”
Whoever wrote the article clearly either lives in the 70's or doesn't venture further than their yokel Spa shop or burger stand! I live in an average north midlands town, with an average 'white, English, working class' population and can quite easily find a wide range of foods from both shops, pubs, bars and restaurants.
A 40 minute car trip (through slow moving traffic) or 15 minutes on the train introduces you to pretty much anything edible in 2 cities.
My favourite bar has reintroduced food again and the have a wide range of dishes from around the world and also their own take on British classics. One such example is perhaps what is essentially a full English breakfast has also been brought into the 21st century.
EDIT - I didn't notice the reply above.
Originally Posted by An Thropologist:
“Where were you reading this article? In a copy of Reader's Digest from about 1962?”
“Where were you reading this article? In a copy of Reader's Digest from about 1962?”
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Ah, buy lines from Alison Grey. In those days, they didn't have so-called ''adverts'' ........
I've got a 1972 Readers Digest, containing the article ''i am John's testicle'', poor bloke only seems to have one, although it can talk ..........
Originally Posted by Launderman:
“Sounds like a disease that word, doesn't it, gastronomy?”
“Sounds like a disease that word, doesn't it, gastronomy?”
Sounds more like a deep space illness.
In Canada, many pubs will have things like fish n chips or shepherd's pie on the menu as 'traditional' British food. Or bangers and mash. The shepherd's pie is actually cottage pie though as lamb is not very common there. Or at least that's my understanding: cottage pie = beef mince and shepherd's pie = lamb mince.
You might find spotted dick or bread and butter pudding on the dessert menu, but unlikely to find custard. It's just not a thing there.
You might find spotted dick or bread and butter pudding on the dessert menu, but unlikely to find custard. It's just not a thing there.
Originally Posted by BlueEyedMrsP:
“In Canada, many pubs will have things like fish n chips or shepherd's pie on the menu as 'traditional' British food. Or bangers and mash. The shepherd's pie is actually cottage pie though as lamb is not very common there. Or at least that's my understanding: cottage pie = beef mince and shepherd's pie = lamb mince.
You might find spotted dick or bread and butter pudding on the dessert menu, but unlikely to find custard. It's just not a thing there.”
“In Canada, many pubs will have things like fish n chips or shepherd's pie on the menu as 'traditional' British food. Or bangers and mash. The shepherd's pie is actually cottage pie though as lamb is not very common there. Or at least that's my understanding: cottage pie = beef mince and shepherd's pie = lamb mince.
You might find spotted dick or bread and butter pudding on the dessert menu, but unlikely to find custard. It's just not a thing there.”
What about Cumberland Pie..?
I like fisherman's pie, admirals pie and..wait for it....mariners pie..
I was in a chip shop the other day when a customer - Australian, I think - told the server to put back half his chips because he couldn't eat them all. Then he spotted a battered sausage that had just come out of the fryer and was so amazed that he had to order it. It was like he'd discovered a quaint local delicacy, only it wasn't exactly a delicacy.
So yes, I think that people from other countries are a bit nonplussed by our cooking.
So yes, I think that people from other countries are a bit nonplussed by our cooking.
Our food is pretty shit tbh. Its mostly known for what old age pensioners eat. Roast dinners, meat and two veg, carrots, peas and some meat. Thats why I think other countries arent impressed with.
Originally Posted by An Thropologist:
“Where were you reading this article? In a copy of Reader's Digest from about 1962?”
“Where were you reading this article? In a copy of Reader's Digest from about 1962?”
He's right, internationally we have a reputation for bland food from the pre-70's/80's that has persisted to today. In other words, mud sticks and can take a long time to shake.
I don't think our dishes are all that though. Most of our good food is thanks to international food and influence.
There is nothing wrong with British food. Tonight I'm having a banquet. Prawn cocktail to start, chicken in a basket for main and Black Forest gateaux for dessert... All from Iceland.
Originally Posted by gdjman68wasdigi:
“What about Cumberland Pie..?
I like fisherman's pie, admirals pie and..wait for it....mariners pie..”
“What about Cumberland Pie..?
I like fisherman's pie, admirals pie and..wait for it....mariners pie..”
Never heard of them. I've made a fish pie before, with a variety of fish/seafood, but don't know it by those names. It's not something people eat over there as far as I know.
Other items that might be considered British would be steak and ale pie, steak and kidney pie, and of course there's haggis which would be a rare find. Yorkshire puddings are common with a roast beef dinner.
Things I miss that I wish were easy to find here: pumpkin pie, perogies (Asda sells them sometimes), and eggnog at Christmas.
Originally Posted by BlueEyedMrsP:
“Never heard of them. I've made a fish pie before, with a variety of fish/seafood, but don't know it by those names. It's not something people eat over there as far as I know.
Other items that might be considered British would be steak and ale pie, steak and kidney pie, and of course there's haggis which would be a rare find. Yorkshire puddings are common with a roast beef dinner.
Things I miss that I wish were easy to find here: pumpkin pie, perogies (Asda sells them sometimes), and eggnog at Christmas.”
“Never heard of them. I've made a fish pie before, with a variety of fish/seafood, but don't know it by those names. It's not something people eat over there as far as I know.
Other items that might be considered British would be steak and ale pie, steak and kidney pie, and of course there's haggis which would be a rare find. Yorkshire puddings are common with a roast beef dinner.
Things I miss that I wish were easy to find here: pumpkin pie, perogies (Asda sells them sometimes), and eggnog at Christmas.”
OAP and chav food
Originally Posted by Launderman:
“OAP and chav food”
“OAP and chav food”
Perhaps, but it's likely OAP's who would be going into pubs to eat over there, so it's just as well.
Originally Posted by Launderman:
“Our food is pretty shit tbh. Its mostly known for what old age pensioners eat. Roast dinners, meat and two veg, carrots, peas and some meat. Thats why I think other countries arent impressed with.”
“Our food is pretty shit tbh. Its mostly known for what old age pensioners eat. Roast dinners, meat and two veg, carrots, peas and some meat. Thats why I think other countries arent impressed with.”
Your terminology and beliefs need hauling into this century.
Where did you get your qualification in 'being offensive' btw?
Originally Posted by mrsgrumpy49:
“Your terminology and beliefs need hauling into this century.
Where did you get your qualification in 'being offensive' btw?”
“Your terminology and beliefs need hauling into this century.
Where did you get your qualification in 'being offensive' btw?”
Tell you what, I'll just let you interpret my posts how you wish and quickly move on to another topic, mkay?
Originally Posted by mrsgrumpy49:
“Your terminology and beliefs need hauling into this century.
Where did you get your qualification in 'being offensive' btw?”
“Your terminology and beliefs need hauling into this century.
Where did you get your qualification in 'being offensive' btw?”
If you're offended by that post, idiotic as it is, I don't really think the internet's for you Grumpy.
Originally Posted by Launderman:
“Tell you what, I'll just let you interpret my posts how you wish and quickly move on to another topic, mkay?”
“Tell you what, I'll just let you interpret my posts how you wish and quickly move on to another topic, mkay?”
As an 'old age pensioner' myself, I advise you to buck up your terminology. But also your ideas. Both belong in the 60s.
Our food is pretty shit tbh. Its mostly known for what old age pensioners eat. Roast dinners, meat and two veg, carrots, peas and some meat.
It's an outdated view and yes, offensive.
Today one can be an 'old age pensioner' at 65. Todays retirees are a million miles away from what retirees were like even just 20 years ago.
No charge for the education.
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