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I'm hooked on Bisto...stock up when I can find it. If I'm not making gravy from scratch, Bisto is the way to go.
In the states, the Beef is better. He's always impressed with the steaks here. I don't like lamb, but will make it for him. It's better in the UK.
Our sweet corn is better too, and much cheaper than in the UK
I'm with you on Bisto. In almost 20 years living in the US I was never without it and was always lucky to have English specialty stores that stocked it nearby, although I've now taken to making my own gravey more often that I use Bisto. Wont go as far as to say the beef is better in the US though, the steaks are just better cut there. Over here my butcher knows me well and knows how i like my steaks cut as I rarely buy from supermarkets....their cuts are way too thin.
Hmmm...me British buddy ( worked for me for a spell to) sure got me hooked on honest to God English fish n chips done up in the beef drippin's ...makes my mouth water thinkin' bout it. We swapped a lot of Bar n Grill ( or Pub if you prefer) recipes ...Chicken wings, pasties, fish n chips, burgers etc. Lol had a good time comparing notes and feasting like drunken Vikings.
So this fair island isn't particularly known for having outstanding cuisine as the Italians and French, but there are things that I crave when I'm living abroad and things that nobody does better, so allow me to indulge:
We do the best biscuits (cookies) American cookies are hideous.
What kind of cookies are popular in the UK? I have to ask because I don't think there is anything better than a good chewy American chocolate-chip cookie.
Lots of people here complain about the packaged stuff in stores because they're too crispy. And they are. But I make those delicious by dunking them into coffee. "Dunking" is almost a dead art in the US.
What kind of cookies are popular in the UK? I have to ask because I don't think there is anything better than a good chewy American chocolate-chip cookie.
Lots of people here complain about the packaged stuff in stores because they're too crispy. And they are. But I make those delicious by dunking them into coffee. "Dunking" is almost a dead art in the US.
Have to disagree on that point. Whilst the choc-chip does have its good points, nothing beats a lovely chewy, moist oatbran/raisin/cranberry cookie. And you can dunk them without them falling apart . Yummy!
We have so many biscuits in the UK to choose from, my brain is awhirl. My favs are always the dark chocolate digestives and dark chocolate hobnobs. Anything made from Scottish shortbread is perfect for dunking.
Something thing I really miss the US are genuine xmas mince pies, xmas puddings with gallons of rum and brandy and brandy butter. Which is why I always have family smuggle them in when visiting .
What kind of cookies are popular in the UK? I have to ask because I don't think there is anything better than a good chewy American chocolate-chip cookie.
Lots of people here complain about the packaged stuff in stores because they're too crispy. And they are. But I make those delicious by dunking them into coffee. "Dunking" is almost a dead art in the US.
I don't eat cookies much anymore, but when I did I loved ginger snaps, custard creams, chocolate digestives (yes you heard right), Jaffa cakes are just a few.
For sheer taste-bud stimulation, I dont think anything compares to food from the Southern U.S. What I'd give for a good gumbo right how....there's no 'salivating' icon, damit!
I nearly starved when I was in the U.K though...I prefer food to have some flavor y'see.
I also had some English Beer. Oh well...at least the countryside is nice and green!
I also had some English Beer. Oh well...at least the countryside is nice and green!
I agree the good stuff is an aquired taste and best left to the connaisseurs who have no time for the fizzy pop some have the audacity to call beer..
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Oh well...at least the countryside is nice and green! 
