American food v English food
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I'm not sure what the difference is, but I usually eat them with syrup and order eggs too.Grits are really more of a southern thing, not a lot of places serve grits up here. I'm more of a hash brown person myself. Or waffles. Mmmmm....waffles.
We have those here :bigsmile: Do you like sweet waffles, with syrup, or savoury waffles with eggs??0 -
I have had grits once and they are a tasteless gruel that is only edible via what one mixes them with.
It has to be an acquired taste thing to like them as even plain oatmeal or cream of wheat has some flavor.0 -
Anna, Just like several other things we've discussed, grits and biscuits and gravy is very southern. Being in the Northeast I have never had those.
But donuts I can get on board with if only they didn't have a million calories!
Oh and when I was in London I lived on Lion bars. Please have one for me soon :drinker:0 -
You can also do shrimp and grits for lunch/dinner.
I don't like grits, or gravy (of any type)
I LOVE this! There's a place in NYC called Salt and Fat, that does an amazing plate of shrimp and grits. So good that you want to lick your fingers afterwards... and maybe the plate too. Seriously... it's delicious! And yes I know that the name sounds awful when one is watching what they eat, but thankfully the portions there are tiny, think tapas sized.0 -
Oh and when I was in London I lived on Lion bars. Please have one for me soon :drinker:
OMG!! Lion bars bring back memories of my childhood.... I haven't seen them around for years pj, maybe they dont make them anymore!!
Or maybe I just dont look as I try and stay away from chocs these days 0 -
Omgee yall are making me hungry! I'm supposed to be watching carbs too
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grits with butter and salt. Some of my friends eat theirs with sugar (poor confused souls).
That pic of the shrimp and grits had my mouth DROOLING! I'm with Carl. Grits are def an acquired taste. I was raised on them since my mom was practically raised in the south.
I'll admit though, I'm from the midwest so we really don't do shrimp and grits along with biscuits and gravy here. We'll leave that to the south to deal with. I will do sausage and biscuits with strawberry jelly. I'll even do waffles (I'm not sure what the dif is between ours and yours though) with syrup and butter. Hell, we'll even top ours with fruit.0 -
I have had grits once and they are a tasteless gruel that is only edible via what one mixes them with.
It has to be an acquired taste thing to like them as even plain oatmeal or cream of wheat has some flavor.
That's like saying a fine French Bordeaux is only drinkable via what one eats for dinner. Well, no kidding... You certainly wouldn't drink your Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2002 with a McRib sandwich, would ya? Ergo, grits need a suitable partner on your plate to bring our their culinary genius.
Let go of the hate, Carl.
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I have had grits once and they are a tasteless gruel that is only edible via what one mixes them with.
It has to be an acquired taste thing to like them as even plain oatmeal or cream of wheat has some flavor.
That's like saying a fine French Bordeaux is only drinkable via what one eats for dinner. Well, no kidding... You certainly wouldn't drink your Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2002 with a McRib sandwich, would ya? Ergo, grits need a suitable partner on your plate to bring our their culinary genius.
Let go of the hate, Carl.
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Maybe chocolate sauce poured on them would make them taste okay,other then that one might just as well chew on the box they came in. :laugh:0 -
Oh and when I was in London I lived on Lion bars. Please have one for me soon :drinker:
OMG!! Lion bars bring back memories of my childhood.... I haven't seen them around for years pj, maybe they dont make them anymore!! Or maybe I just dont look as I try and stay away from chocs these days
Oh, they make them... I have a stare-down with the Lion bars almost every time I go to the supermarket.
MM - funny about your dad and the KitKats. I miss the US variations on M&M's. Fortunately (or possibly the opposite!), Reese's and Yorks are both available in the UK, albeit at a premium, but there are precisely two places I've found where I can buy cocnut or mint M&M's - for about £3 for a snack-size packet :noway: 0 -
I have had grits once and they are a tasteless gruel that is only edible via what one mixes them with.
It has to be an acquired taste thing to like them as even plain oatmeal or cream of wheat has some flavor.
That's like saying a fine French Bordeaux is only drinkable via what one eats for dinner. Well, no kidding... You certainly wouldn't drink your Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2002 with a McRib sandwich, would ya? Ergo, grits need a suitable partner on your plate to bring our their culinary genius.
Let go of the hate, Carl.
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Maybe chocolate sauce poured on them would make them taste okay,other then that one might just as well chew on the box they came in. :laugh:
I am going to agree with Carl on the grits but I learned my hate for them from my dad since it was pretty much the only thing he ate during bootcamp in the Army in the south. Grits and Jeeps too things my dad hates from his Army days.0 -
I'm with the haters on the grits......yuck!!!
I was married to a Southern guy, and he deep fried everything (and was thin as a rail), and loved all that "southern" food. When we went to visit his family I was almost disowned more than once due to not liking biscuits and gravy - I can't eat sausage at all-makes me sick- and other things like they have to have pinto beans on NEW YEARS EVE (good luck)--another yuck in my book!0 -
Ugh.. soooo hungry now.
I looove biscuits and gravy. It's been my favorite breakfast ever since I was a little girl. I was raised in Arkansas, though! Steve and I made some last weekend and they were delicious!
Grits are awesome too! I like them both sweet and savory. Either plain with butter and salt, or add in some bacon and cheese, or butter and sugar!
I just lovelovelove food. Damn, now I'm super hungry.
The vanilla greek yogurt I was about to eat doesn't sound so appetizing anymore. :sad:0 -
Oh and when I was in London I lived on Lion bars. Please have one for me soon :drinker:
OMG!! Lion bars bring back memories of my childhood.... I haven't seen them around for years pj, maybe they dont make them anymore!! Or maybe I just dont look as I try and stay away from chocs these days
Oh, they make them... I have a stare-down with the Lion bars almost every time I go to the supermarket.
Now I'm jealous :grumble:0 -
Do you guys have soda water?? It's just fizzy water that mixes with whiskey?? Or any other concentrate??
It's just cos you call all fizzy drinks soda, I dont actually know if you have soda!!! :laugh:0 -
Do you guys have soda water?? It's just fizzy water that mixes with whiskey?? Or any other concentrate??
It's just cos you call all fizzy drinks soda, I dont actually know if you have soda!!! :laugh:
I am not much for mixing drinks,usually just straight from the bottle here at home but think that is similar to what we call Tonic water.
The small city near here is Saratoga Springs and is famous for its mineral springs.
That water has a natural fizz to it and a very unusual taste.
A couple of nights in an open jug in the refrigerator takes most of the sulfur part out.0 -
Do you guys have soda water?? It's just fizzy water that mixes with whiskey?? Or any other concentrate??
It's just cos you call all fizzy drinks soda, I dont actually know if you have soda!!! :laugh:
I am not much for mixing drinks,usually just straight from the bottle here at home but think that is similar to what we call Tonic water.
The small city near here is Saratoga Springs and is famous for its mineral springs.
That water has a natural fizz to it and a very unusual taste.
A couple of nights in an open jug in the refrigerator takes most of the sulfur part out.
There is soda water. I tend to have vodka sodas.0 -
I am trying to think of any foods that are somewhat unique to the northeast and am coming up with nothing.
Maybe some vegetables like beets and peas along with dairy products such as cottage cheese but think they are probably common nationwide.0 -
Do you guys have soda water?? It's just fizzy water that mixes with whiskey?? Or any other concentrate??
It's just cos you call all fizzy drinks soda, I dont actually know if you have soda!!! :laugh:
I am not much for mixing drinks,usually just straight from the bottle here at home but think that is similar to what we call Tonic water.
The small city near here is Saratoga Springs and is famous for its mineral springs.
That water has a natural fizz to it and a very unusual taste.
A couple of nights in an open jug in the refrigerator takes most of the sulfur part out.
yeah, we have tonic water too. Gin & tonic is famous. But tonic water tastes different to soda water. And sparklng mineral water is different again.
you like neat whiskey eh? Puts hairs on your chest Carl!
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I am trying to think of any foods that are somewhat unique to the northeast and am coming up with nothing.
Maybe some vegetables like beets and peas along with dairy products such as cottage cheese but think they are probably common nationwide.
We have all those. Do you have pizza?? :laugh: Americans seem mad on pizza!! We have pizza too, but I'm not that mad on it, especially when its a thick crust.
Do you have Indian food? Curry and Tandoori??0 -
Do you guys have soda water?? It's just fizzy water that mixes with whiskey?? Or any other concentrate??
It's just cos you call all fizzy drinks soda, I dont actually know if you have soda!!! :laugh:
I am not much for mixing drinks,usually just straight from the bottle here at home but think that is similar to what we call Tonic water.
The small city near here is Saratoga Springs and is famous for its mineral springs.
That water has a natural fizz to it and a very unusual taste.
A couple of nights in an open jug in the refrigerator takes most of the sulfur part out.
There is soda water. I tend to have vodka sodas.
YaY!! That's the one MM :bigsmile: I mix soda with lime or blackcurrent concentrate for a fizzy drink. It's zero cals and zero aspertme. Just seems like a very natural alternative to coke or pepsi ?0 -
I have had grits once and they are a tasteless gruel that is only edible via what one mixes them with.
It has to be an acquired taste thing to like them as even plain oatmeal or cream of wheat has some flavor.
That's like saying a fine French Bordeaux is only drinkable via what one eats for dinner. Well, no kidding... You certainly wouldn't drink your Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2002 with a McRib sandwich, would ya? Ergo, grits need a suitable partner on your plate to bring our their culinary genius.
Let go of the hate, Carl.
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Maybe chocolate sauce poured on them would make them taste okay,other then that one might just as well chew on the box they came in. :laugh:
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I think you're offending P Carl. Interesting to see how diverse tastes can be though :bigsmile:0 -
Here is a description of a horseshoe, a Springfield classic. It supposedly originated at a hotel that currently serves as the offices I work in. I've never had one as it sounds like a heart attach waiting to happen. Everyone I know swears by them though.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Sandwiches/HorseshoeSandwich.htm0 -
I have had grits once and they are a tasteless gruel that is only edible via what one mixes them with.
It has to be an acquired taste thing to like them as even plain oatmeal or cream of wheat has some flavor.
That's like saying a fine French Bordeaux is only drinkable via what one eats for dinner. Well, no kidding... You certainly wouldn't drink your Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2002 with a McRib sandwich, would ya? Ergo, grits need a suitable partner on your plate to bring our their culinary genius.
Let go of the hate, Carl.
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Maybe chocolate sauce poured on them would make them taste okay,other then that one might just as well chew on the box they came in. :laugh:
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I think you're offending P Carl. Interesting to see how diverse tastes can be though :bigsmile:
I am being honest in my opinion but also teasing as well.
When she could see to bake mom used to make Johnny Cake which was based on corn meal.
You poured Maple syrup on it or could eat it hot with butter.
As for your other post,yeah pizza is universal in the USA and any city has all kinds of ethnic restaurants.
Out here in the sticks nothing much other then fast foods and diners that have the basics.0 -
Here is a description of a horseshoe, a Springfield classic. It supposedly originated at a hotel that currently serves as the offices I work in. I've never had one as it sounds like a heart attach waiting to happen. Everyone I know swears by them though.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Sandwiches/HorseshoeSandwich.htm
Funny how its got Welsh rarebit sauce! (Which is obviously from Wales in the UK)
Sounds yummy!! I love ham and cheese together. And I love worcester sauce!! :bigsmile: I'd probably skip the bread or the fries though. That does seem a bit carb loaded :huh:0 -
I am trying to think of any foods that are somewhat unique to the northeast and am coming up with nothing.
Maybe some vegetables like beets and peas along with dairy products such as cottage cheese but think they are probably common nationwide.
There's certain areas that have unique foods, but I can't think of anything as general as grits in the south. A great thing to try in the Pittsburgh area is a Primanti Bros sandwich. It's a sandwich with your normal meats, but also with coleslaw and fries stuffed in there as well. Give me one of those, a few beers, and a Pens game on the tv and I'm nirvana.0 -
I am trying to think of any foods that are somewhat unique to the northeast and am coming up with nothing.
Maybe some vegetables like beets and peas along with dairy products such as cottage cheese but think they are probably common nationwide.
How about a Philly Cheese Steak? (Maybe not as north-east as intended?) Or Clam Chowder in New England? And isn;t there something called a Boston Bun? No idea what it is, mind you...0 -
Well Minnesota has
Tater tot hotdish - which is kind of like poor man's sheppards pie,
lutefisk (I have never had thankfully),
Juicy Lucy's, cheese burgers but the cheese is inside the burger,
cheese curds, (fresh or fried), this is a upper-midwest thing
Jello Salad, a favorite at Luthern pot-lucks
Lefese0 -
tell us about BUBBLE and SQUEAK! lol
sounds like beans and mice.0 -
tell us about BUBBLE and SQUEAK! lol
sounds like beans and mice.
hahaha!! This is a leftover dish. Fried potatoes and vegetables left over from a Sunday roast, basically. I've just read that its called bubble and squeek cos of the noise it makes when cooking........ I didnt know that!! :bigsmile:
It's a bit fattening if you're on a diet!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_and_squeak0 -
Well Minnesota has
Tater tot hotdish - which is kind of like poor man's sheppards pie,
lutefisk (I have never had thankfully),
Juicy Lucy's, cheese burgers but the cheese is inside the burger,
cheese curds, (fresh or fried), this is a upper-midwest thing
Jello Salad, a favorite at Luthern pot-lucks
Lefese
Tater Tot hotdish is my life. Sooooo good. And Lefese!
I can't wait for the State Fair.0
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