Cross-culture, Pot-tay-to/ Po-tah-to :)
What foods do you personally know to be called something different in a another country?
I was watching a UK show called "Supersize vs Superskinny" on Youtube. Its a rather interesting show. But I was confused on what they called certain food items until I watched a few episodes of it. Like how potato chips are called crisps. (I also learned what "stone" was
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It got me to thinking, what are some other names across the globe for certain food items? Some people call soda just "pop." I also heard somewhere that in New Zealand, either a sandwich or grilled cheese or hamburger (forget which) is called a "toasty." Little mini educational points abound!
I was watching a UK show called "Supersize vs Superskinny" on Youtube. Its a rather interesting show. But I was confused on what they called certain food items until I watched a few episodes of it. Like how potato chips are called crisps. (I also learned what "stone" was

It got me to thinking, what are some other names across the globe for certain food items? Some people call soda just "pop." I also heard somewhere that in New Zealand, either a sandwich or grilled cheese or hamburger (forget which) is called a "toasty." Little mini educational points abound!
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haha we in the UK also call french fries, Chips0
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What are bangers and mash? They sound kinky!0
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Bangers and mash = sausage and mash potato. usually enjoyed with onion gravy.0
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Bangers and mash = sausage and mash potato. usually enjoyed with onion gravy.
Thanks! They sound delicious!0 -
Also, I forgot.... crumpets = biscuit?0
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