As an American, I must voice my opinion and be heard!
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Posted on: 2009-08-01 10:44 in The European Lounge
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Again I dont care for mushy peas either. But I do know of others that so.|
Originally Posted by deathkitten_EU
I'm surprised no one's yet pointed out that the guy saying he'd "never heard anyone say they'd really fancy some mushy peas" is from WALES where they barely even eat fish and chips let alone mushy peas and often despise everything to do with England
 We all know what mushy peas would be replaced with in that sentence  |
Ill tell you something Im surw alot of you even my fellow English forums users may not be familar with. Something called a "Patty". Is very popular here in Hull. My borther lives in Leeds which isnt too far away and when he brings his family here they often make a point of getting some as they cant get them anywhere else.
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Ahh, sounds like a good ol' Irish fry (R.O.I). Except without the Taty Farl, cremated rashers and the chips dripping in cooking fat, we like ours dry and crisp |
Originally Posted by Maelwys_EU
You order a slice of bread instead of beer?
 And the lot of you can forget your Marmite, Mushy Peas and Black Pudding. A good Ulster Fry is the breakfast of kings! For the uninitiated, an Ulster fry is a traditional Northern Irish Breakfast consisting of anything from 6 to 36 pieces of the following fried foodstuffs: Bacon (Cremated), Eggs (Fried, yoke slightly runny. No complaining!), Taty Farl (Potato Bread), Soda Farl (Soda Bread), Pork Sausages (Batter optional), Baked Beans (Optional), Mushrooms (Optional), Tomato (Optional), Red or Brown sauce (Optional but you'll get funny looks if you don't take them) and Heart Attack (Almost Guaranteed, being the main sign of a good healthy Ulster diet. Dry yer eyes!!). Often served with a portion of thick-cut chunky chips (this is known simply as "a chip" and comes well-fried with salt and vinegar). Preferably these chips will be mainly yellow, but going slightly brown and manky 'round the edges... although it's often a point of pride to eat them even if they are still dripping with cooking fat. |
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The question is, would Damz want mint sauce with that? Or lard?! |
Originally Posted by deathkitten_EU
I'm surprised no one's yet pointed out that the guy saying he'd "never heard anyone say they'd really fancy some mushy peas" is from WALES where they barely even eat fish and chips let alone mushy peas and often despise everything to do with England
We all know what mushy peas would be replaced with in the "i'd really fancy some <>" sentence |
To our American overlo... errr I mean friends! - you can keep your beer and biscuits (that'll confuse 'em!) - or preferably import some of our superior varieties! - but please continue to send over the southern fried chicken and the key lime pies!
I almost said you can keep your chocolate too, but it appears that Galaxy chocolate may have originated in Chicago - for that I can almost forgive your entire nation for the Hershey bar I tasted in 2005 ...blech.
Starbucks... meh. I find your lack of tea rooms most disturbing!
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Oreos.|
Originally Posted by Lord_Mayhem
To our American overlo... errr I mean friends! - you can keep your beer and biscuits
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I actually plucked up the courage to try one last year.
I swear, I could still taste the bloody thing the following morning.
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That should be Beer and Pretzels, or Beer and Nuts, thanks |
Originally Posted by Lord_Mayhem
The question is, would Damz want mint sauce with that? Or lard?!
To our American overlo... errr I mean friends! - you can keep your beer and biscuits (that'll confuse 'em!) |
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Like I'm going to let recent scientific research get in the way of a good mental exercise?|
Originally Posted by Stasisesque
Well that ain't gonna work. Your sweet and savoury tastebuds are all over your tongue, same as all your other sensors.
I dislike beer also, find it tastes like the smell of petrol. |
Placebo affect, to help you ignore the bitter and notice the other flavors. I couldn't eat black licorice or drink buttermilk when I was four years old either. Now I really like those flavors. If I followed your advice then I'd be having Cream of Wheat three meals a day!
There is no such thing as an "innocent bystander"
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Who's sending you the 'American' beer? Miller is owned by SAB Breweries located in England. Anhueser-Busch is owned by InBev, which is a Belgian/Brazillian conglomerate. That means the only 'American' beers are now local microbreweries that won't be seen in the EU |
Originally Posted by Lord_Mayhem
The question is, would Damz want mint sauce with that? Or lard?!
To our American overlo... errr I mean friends! - you can keep your beer and biscuits (that'll confuse 'em!) - or preferably import some of our superior varieties! - but please continue to send over the southern fried chicken and the key lime pies! I almost said you can keep your chocolate too, but it appears that Galaxy chocolate may have originated in Chicago - for that I can almost forgive your entire nation for the Hershey bar I tasted in 2005 ...blech. Starbucks... meh. I find your lack of tea rooms most disturbing! |
There is no such thing as an "innocent bystander"
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Coors?
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Originally Posted by BigFish
Who's sending you the 'American' beer? Miller is owned by SAB Breweries located in England. Anhueser-Busch is owned by InBev, which is a Belgian/Brazillian conglomerate. That means the only 'American' beers are now local microbreweries that won't be seen in the EU
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@FloatingFatMan
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Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Ah, Miller and Coors. My two favourite beverages after Chocolate Frijj. Couldn't care less where they come from, just that the shop doesn't run out.
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Yeah and learn to drink some real beer instead of that fizzy pop stuff. And tha goes for my fellow Euros here too drinking lager. Cant beat a bitter or an ale. well that said I quit drinking ears ago but that was my thing. And joking aside Id recommend trying it just the once at least.
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Originally Posted by Lord_Mayhem
The question is, would Damz want mint sauce with that? Or lard?!
To our American overlo... errr I mean friends! - you can keep your beer and biscuits (that'll confuse 'em!) - or preferably import some of our superior varieties! - but please continue to send over the southern fried chicken and the key lime pies! I almost said you can keep your chocolate too, but it appears that Galaxy chocolate may have originated in Chicago - for that I can almost forgive your entire nation for the Hershey bar I tasted in 2005 ...blech. Starbucks... meh. I find your lack of tea rooms most disturbing! |
As an inhabitant of Belgium I find it quite comical to hear Brits and Americans argue over who has the best beer. The Germans, heck, even the DUTCH, have better beers than you lot! But the true masters of beer will always be the Belgians. Now do me a favour and stop calling your lukewarm, foamless sewage water 'beer' and we'll get along fine
*poors himself a nice, rich Westmalle Tripple*
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I may have been too harsh on American biscuits - I suddenly remembered chocolate chip cookies - but honestly I'd still rather have a Custard Cream, Abbey Crunch, Chocolate Hobnob, Rich Tea, Chocolate Bourbon, Ginger Nuts, Malted Milk, etc etc. Martian Manhunter can keep his **** Oreos 
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Regardless of the parent company, Budweiser is still technically an American beer/alcopop. I guess it's nice if you like drinking chemical effluent with slightly more alcohol than a glass of lemonade |
Originally Posted by BigFish
Who's sending you the 'American' beer? Miller is owned by SAB Breweries located in England. Anhueser-Busch is owned by InBev, which is a Belgian/Brazillian conglomerate. That means the only 'American' beers are now local microbreweries that won't be seen in the EU
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Coors is Canadian, isn't it? Can't say I've tried it. Budweiser put me off the entire continent for any kind of alcoholic beverage. When I drank lager in my younger days I was usually looking towards our Dutch and German friends to supply it (Carlsberg usually).
But I have to agree with Lodestar_1977 - leave the fizzy pop to the kids and get some bitter, ale or stout down your neck. Theakston's Olde English, Bass, Tetleys, Boddingtons at a push (if on draught), but preferably get a nice pint of Guinness down your neck, as supplied by our Irish friends. It may not travel well, but it's still nicer than 100% of lagers. That'll put hairs on your chest! And your stomach... your liver... your gullet ...
I prefer Guinness over here but I have only has it cold. What others should I try? I don't drink it if I can see through it so I need dark if possible.
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Beers: Bass, Boddington's & Newcastle for my staples... Guinness as an occasional treat when we go somewhere that has it on tap. Not a big fan of any IPA's or Pilsners. For Homegrown US beer, I like Rogue Ales.
As for chocolate, Hershey's is the bottom of the barrel in my book. I like Lindt or even Godiva for a quick fix. Our friends from London sent us some Green & Black's organic chocolate... I tried to make it last as long as possible... *sigh*
What amuses me is what they like to get in return... blueberry Pop Tarts and Cracker Jacks.... Cracker Jacks? I keep trying to tell them that Moose Munch kicks Cracker Jacks a**
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Moose Munch wins hands down. Would love to be sent chocolate, the wife and I love it, but I doubt it would make it in the Arizona heat.
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Originally Posted by Impish_Kat
Beers: Bass, Boddington's & Newcastle for my staples... Guinness as an occasional treat when we go somewhere that has it on tap. Not a big fan of any IPA's or Pilsners. For Homegrown US beer, I like Rogue Ales.
As for chocolate, Hershey's is the bottom of the barrel in my book. I like Lindt or even Godiva for a quick fix. Our friends from London sent us some Green & Black's organic chocolate... I tried to make it last as long as possible... *sigh* What amuses me is what they like to get in return... blueberry Pop Tarts and Cracker Jacks.... Cracker Jacks? I keep trying to tell them that Moose Munch kicks Cracker Jacks a** |
Badging in a PvP zone?
If you are treasure hunting on a battlefield wearing an enemy uniform, there is a high probability that you will be attacked.
This is an enjoy-the-ride game. "50" is only a number, not the goal of the game. - Noxilicious
I can't Drink Beer, ale or any of that other stuff that falls under the general term of beer.
I drink Scotch Single Malt, Neat or at home Chilled [Throw it in the freezer for a bit], And Vodka Coolers, doubt anything the sell in Europe or the UK have the same flavours. I also partake in Fruity Drinks with Unibrellas without shame as I stopped caring what people thought of what I Drank back in high school.
Granted I sort of like 50 pence but it damn hard to find here and it only come in Draft, Which I guess would be how Beer is supose to be. That said I rather have tumbler of a good Scotch.
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WTF is up with that and more importantly how is this "deep fried pizza" made? Not that I have anything against deep fried food (I'm from the southern US afterall) but I just can't seem to visualize it?|
Originally Posted by Mota_
Deep Fried Pizza!
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Originally Posted by Impish_Kat
Beers: Bass, Boddington's & Newcastle for my staples... Guinness as an occasional treat when we go somewhere that has it on tap. Not a big fan of any IPA's or Pilsners. For Homegrown US beer, I like Rogue Ales.
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<--American
This thread has been most interesting. Reading about various foods some of you like and others detest. Fried pizza sounds.. interesting.
What's wrong with Oreo Cookies?
Also Hershey's chocolate is good. Then again I grew up less than 50 miles from the factory sooo.. yeah.
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Made even better when you deep fry'em! |
Originally Posted by Chaos_Creator
What's wrong with Oreo Cookies?
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ONE OF YOU AMERICAN TYPES NEEDS TO SEND ME ALL OF YOUR ROOT BEER NOW PLEASE!
I love root beer. I really need to try A&W root beer.
I think I'm going to make a meat and potato pie this weekend.
Oh yeah, Americans, you call savoury pies 'pot pies' right? Sweet pies are just pies? We just call the whole lot pies.
And you haven't lived until you've tasted a proper Cornish pasty.
Edit: Apparently the pot pie is actually a variation of a pasty, awesome.
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Agreed with the root bear! It's simply AMAZING!|
Originally Posted by Vox_Doom
ONE OF YOU AMERICAN TYPES NEEDS TO SEND ME ALL OF YOUR ROOT BEER NOW PLEASE!
I love root beer. I really need to try A&W root beer. I think I'm going to make a meat and potato pie this weekend. Oh yeah, Americans, you call savoury pies 'pot pies' right? Sweet pies are just pies? We just call the whole lot pies. And you haven't lived until you've tasted a proper Cornish pasty. Edit: Apparently the pot pie is actually a variation of a pasty, awesome. |
Root Beer noa pl0x?
Would prefer Mountain Dew. It'll be easier to get it sent from the US then go looking for it in the few places the UK might have it stocked.
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1) I am sorry but you simply cant say the manc accent is hard to understand!|
Originally Posted by Organica
My brother-in-law is from Manchester. Aside from the fact that I can never understand a word he says (only partly due to the accent), I know that I can always give him a gift of mushy peas (I live near Seattle and there's a shop called The British Pantry in Redmond WA that always has it). He never gets tired of that stuff, and you won't find it in an American grocery. Probably for a good reason... >.>
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2) You wont find it in many english stores only the big chain brands its a very much chip shop thing
3) mushy peas is ming!
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not going to try fried pizza... the nicest pizza is kebab meat, pepperami, japlenas, sweetcorn, pepper, spicy beef, chicken, salami and olive pizza. i know for a fact that would taste dirty fried!|
Originally Posted by Chaos_Creator
<--American
This thread has been most interesting. Reading about various foods some of you like and others detest. Fried pizza sounds.. interesting. What's wrong with Oreo Cookies? Also Hershey's chocolate is good. Then again I grew up less than 50 miles from the factory sooo.. yeah. |
and cadbury's chocolate pwns all (i went to cadbury school in bournville :P)
Be open to new experiences. It doesn't hurt!
I dislike beer also, find it tastes like the smell of petrol.