What do you miss most about Great Britain? (for sale, food)

[RH1]

Originally Posted by Lindsey_Mcfarren

I just remembered something.

At Boots and other places as well they sold these wonderful sandwiches of shredded cheese with onion, it was really good. It reminded me of our pimento cheese a bit.

Is that not a common sandwich over there then? The things you learn on this forum! I love Boots salads (esp. prawn) and sandwiches, they're great if you're travelling or staying away. Although Marks are starting to take over for travel-food of choice, since they now have a presence at virtually every major train station.

[backtotx]

I thought the airlines had eased up a bit and it depended on the quantity that you bring and that you identify it. Oh well, never mind I'll just grow my own. RH1 have you tried adding a little bit of mint and butter to boiled potatoes, especially Jerseys, gorgeous!

[southdown]

I really miss walking!

Walking my little boy to school, popping to the shops on the way home at the little local parade of bakers, greengrocers, butchers.... then getting home an hour later because I've been bumping into people, nattering with friends and neighbours on the way back...

Wher I am now, there is nowhere to walk to, and literally the only humans I ever see on the street are out for a jog!

[RH1]

Originally Posted by backtotx

I thought the airlines had eased up a bit and it depended on the quantity that you bring and that you identify it. Oh well, never mind I'll just grow my own. RH1 have you tried adding a little bit of mint and butter to boiled potatoes, especially Jerseys, gorgeous!

I'm not really keen on that either I'm afraid The main useful thing I've found to do with it is to fry courgette (zucchini sorry!) slices with torn mint leaves, garlic and a bit of lemon juice. It's delicious with cold cured meat like parma ham or prosciutto. (They'll be moving us to the Food forum soon!! lol )

One year we ate that a lot as I was growing zucchinis and the mint plant was rampant (as usual). I tear it out completely every year but it keeps coming back! The best fun is pulling it all out - the smell is wonderful! (OK now we'll get moved to Gardening... sorry mods! )

[millie61]

Originally Posted by backtotx

I thought the airlines had eased up a bit and it depended on the quantity that you bring and that you identify it. Oh well, never mind I'll just grow my own. RH1 have you tried adding a little bit of mint and butter to boiled potatoes, especially Jerseys, gorgeous!

Put it in the suitcase and check it in - but remember to put it in a plastic bag.

[RH1]

Originally Posted by southdown

Wher I am now, there is nowhere to walk to, and literally the only humans I ever see on the street are out for a jog!

Wow, I couldn't imagine that!

[RH1]

Originally Posted by millie61

Put it in the suitcase and check it in - but remember to put it in a plastic bag.

Oh yeah, I'm thinking of hand luggage aren't I? Sorry all

[trionetriathlon]

So far, I have not had any issues with bringing items from the UK to US. I know you can't bring plants, etc. Other stuff, I have packed in to my checked luggage. Also, can anyone help me with this issue? I am having a horrible time baking here!!! I am not sure what is going on. I tried to make pancakes this past weekend and they came out like crepes! My cakes are flat, etc. I am using UK ingredients and my American cookbooks. I used to be a great baker (I baked professionally at one point...) and now I am lost!!! Could it be the baking powder and baking soda are different here in the UK? I am flying back to Boston in two weeks and have half a mind to bring my own flour, baking powder etc back with me!!! (I'll happily leave the dairy products behind... nothing greater than UK dairy!!!!!) thanks for the help!

[southdown]

Originally Posted by trionetriathlon

So far, I have not had any issues with bringing items from the UK to US. I know you can't bring plants, etc. Other stuff, I have packed in to my checked luggage. Also, can anyone help me with this issue? I am having a horrible time baking here!!! I am not sure what is going on. I tried to make pancakes this past weekend and they came out like crepes! My cakes are flat, etc. I am using UK ingredients and my American cookbooks. I used to be a great baker (I baked professionally at one point...) and now I am lost!!! Could it be the baking powder and baking soda are different here in the UK? I am flying back to Boston in two weeks and have half a mind to bring my own flour, baking powder etc back with me!!! (I'll happily leave the dairy products behind... nothing greater than UK dairy!!!!!) thanks for the help!

What's the difference in altitude there? My geography is awful - but I do know that different altitudes really effect the rising-ness (?) raisability (?) of baked goods.

But pancakes in the UK are flat, not raised like US ones - we don't put additives in to make them fluff up. If you want nice fat US-style pancakes I'd bring back a load of US ingredients!

Also Lakeland Lakeland, the home of creative kitchenware has lots of US baking ingredients, fabulous kitchen stuff too!

home-baked bread - kitchen ideas - Lakeland, the home of creative kitchenware

[Lindsey_Mcfarren]

Originally Posted by RH1

Is that not a common sandwich over there then? The things you learn on this forum! I love Boots salads (esp. prawn) and sandwiches, they're great if you're travelling or staying away. Although Marks are starting to take over for travel-food of choice, since they now have a presence at virtually every major train station.

I have never had one here. Do they mix a sweet onion, grated cheese and mayo to make it? I would love to make on here.

When we were traveling to a place we would buy food like that to take along.