UK people!!!! (and American)... Is it just me or.......

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Do the American food diarys on here make you reaaaallllyy hungry!!!???

They have SUCH COOL food,

Such weird names,

and, they seem to be able to eat sooo much for such little calories!!

JEALOUS! <3
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  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,658 Member
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    Weirder names than "spotted dick"?
  • Khovde07
    Khovde07 Posts: 508 Member
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    Weirder names than "spotted dick"?

    What the hell is a spotted dick? Do I even want to know?
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
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    You what mate?

    Anyway, I see from your profile that you may be doing Prudential Ride London? Good luck and it is an amazing day (I did it in 2014 in torrential conditions but it was still fabulous.)
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
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    Khovde07 wrote: »
    Weirder names than "spotted dick"?

    What the hell is a spotted dick? Do I even want to know?

    Just wait until you try Toad in the Hole...
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
    edited November 2015
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    No weird food names here in the UK...

    Toad in the Hole. (No toads involved)
    Black Pudding. (Not a pudding)
    *kitten*. (The US centric censor strikes! Fa g gots without spaces)
    Stinking Bishop.
    Bubble & Squeak.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,626 Member
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    Our names aren't weird. The Brits have weird names. If the Brits would just speak English, everything would be much easier. ;)

    Bangers. Breakfast is not a time for banging things. Breakfast should be more relaxing. Odd people, over there, banging things at breakfast. ;)
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,573 Member
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    I can't imagine what foods the OP is talking about....and yeah, the Brits have more weird names for things. I do believe Toad in the Hole is fried or poached egg in the center of a piece of toast, with a hole ripped out, correct? See my mom, very boringly, simply called it "egg and toast." lol
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    wizzybeth wrote: »
    I can't imagine what foods the OP is talking about....and yeah, the Brits have more weird names for things. I do believe Toad in the Hole is fried or poached egg in the center of a piece of toast, with a hole ripped out, correct? See my mom, very boringly, simply called it "egg and toast." lol

    Nope! That's not Toad in the Hole.
    It's sausages in batter.

    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5822/toad-in-the-hole-in-4-easy-steps

  • FiiiiFiiiFlowerTot
    FiiiiFiiiFlowerTot Posts: 102 Member
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    msf74 wrote: »
    You what mate?

    Anyway, I see from your profile that you may be doing Prudential Ride London? Good luck and it is an amazing day (I did it in 2014 in torrential conditions but it was still fabulous.)

    I am indeed doing the London ride! Thank you I cant wait! Best start training hey!
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,261 Member
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    Khovde07 wrote: »
    Weirder names than "spotted dick"?

    What the hell is a spotted dick? Do I even want to know?

    its lovely with custard.
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,573 Member
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    sijomial wrote: »
    wizzybeth wrote: »
    I can't imagine what foods the OP is talking about....and yeah, the Brits have more weird names for things. I do believe Toad in the Hole is fried or poached egg in the center of a piece of toast, with a hole ripped out, correct? See my mom, very boringly, simply called it "egg and toast." lol

    Nope! That's not Toad in the Hole.
    It's sausages in batter.

    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5822/toad-in-the-hole-in-4-easy-steps

    Oh. OK. LOL
  • FiiiiFiiiFlowerTot
    FiiiiFiiiFlowerTot Posts: 102 Member
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    ejinvt wrote: »
    Cool food? Really? Like what? (just curious)

    I would assume the same would be true in reverse, maybe?

    They seem to have lots of syrups and creams and different meats, i dunno maybe its me, or maybe beacuse i look through their food diaries when i am hungry, it all looks so appealing ahaha!
  • FiiiiFiiiFlowerTot
    FiiiiFiiiFlowerTot Posts: 102 Member
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    Okay , us brits do have odd named food now you lot have written that!

    I really shouldnt search food diaries when im hungry!

    Its becoming a bit of an obsession!

    Does anyone else do it?!
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
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    sijomial wrote: »
    wizzybeth wrote: »
    I can't imagine what foods the OP is talking about....and yeah, the Brits have more weird names for things. I do believe Toad in the Hole is fried or poached egg in the center of a piece of toast, with a hole ripped out, correct? See my mom, very boringly, simply called it "egg and toast." lol

    Nope! That's not Toad in the Hole.
    It's sausages in batter.

    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5822/toad-in-the-hole-in-4-easy-steps

    Right.

    Toad in the Hole is sausages in Yorkshire Pudding. Yorkshire Pudding is neither sweet nor eaten as a dessert.

    French Toast (which isn't really French) is egg cooked into fried bread. It is not to be mistaken from Welsh Rarebit which is really cheese on toast but doesn't have any rabbit in it.

    Is everyone confused? Yes?

    Good.
  • Khovde07
    Khovde07 Posts: 508 Member
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    ejinvt wrote: »
    Cool food? Really? Like what? (just curious)

    I would assume the same would be true in reverse, maybe?

    They seem to have lots of syrups and creams and different meats, i dunno maybe its me, or maybe beacuse i look through their food diaries when i am hungry, it all looks so appealing ahaha!

    The syrups and creams are usually additives to coffee. As I understand, you Brits are still being old fashioned and drinking tea :wink:

    We do have a lot of meats. I'm have marinated venison for dinner tonight. Do Brits not have many meats? I assumed they ate all the same meats we did?
    Okay , us brits do have odd named food now you lot have written that!

    I really shouldnt search food diaries when im hungry!

    Its becoming a bit of an obsession!

    Does anyone else do it?!

    All. The. Time. I love it! But mostly I look for meal inspiration. It rarely works for me though. Most of the time people just eat silly things like salad. Yuck! :wink:
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,261 Member
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    sijomial wrote: »
    wizzybeth wrote: »
    I can't imagine what foods the OP is talking about....and yeah, the Brits have more weird names for things. I do believe Toad in the Hole is fried or poached egg in the center of a piece of toast, with a hole ripped out, correct? See my mom, very boringly, simply called it "egg and toast." lol

    Nope! That's not Toad in the Hole.
    It's sausages in batter.

    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5822/toad-in-the-hole-in-4-easy-steps

    e7916ba26dc0a2df32596163410d90be.jpg
    this is sausage in batter.
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,261 Member
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    oh i am so proud. my first picture posted in a thread. i am advancing. lol.
    need to work on sizing next time.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    sijomial wrote: »
    wizzybeth wrote: »
    I can't imagine what foods the OP is talking about....and yeah, the Brits have more weird names for things. I do believe Toad in the Hole is fried or poached egg in the center of a piece of toast, with a hole ripped out, correct? See my mom, very boringly, simply called it "egg and toast." lol

    Nope! That's not Toad in the Hole.
    It's sausages in batter.

    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5822/toad-in-the-hole-in-4-easy-steps

    this is sausage in batter.

    Nope - that's battered sausage!
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
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    sijomial wrote: »
    sijomial wrote: »
    wizzybeth wrote: »
    I can't imagine what foods the OP is talking about....and yeah, the Brits have more weird names for things. I do believe Toad in the Hole is fried or poached egg in the center of a piece of toast, with a hole ripped out, correct? See my mom, very boringly, simply called it "egg and toast." lol

    Nope! That's not Toad in the Hole.
    It's sausages in batter.

    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5822/toad-in-the-hole-in-4-easy-steps

    this is sausage in batter.

    Nope - that's battered sausage!

    This thread is seriously cracking me up.

    Well done @Therealobi1 for posting your first pic though!
  • FiiiiFiiiFlowerTot
    FiiiiFiiiFlowerTot Posts: 102 Member
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    Khovde07 wrote: »

    All. The. Time. I love it! But mostly I look for meal inspiration. It rarely works for me though. Most of the time people just eat silly things like salad. Yuck! :wink:

    Im glad im not alone!!!!!