🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England Unappreciation Thread

Charlemagne1333 · Thurs. 3:55pm

Vercingetorix
In not sure. Nothing is set in stone yet.

Well, wherever you end up I’m sure the boozers along the towpath will make up for any shortcomings in the cuisine 😉

Vercingetorix · Thurs. 3:58pm

Charlemagne1333
Well, wherever you end up I’m sure the boozers along the towpath will make up for any shortcomings in the cuisine 😉

I may be one of them.

Charlemagne1333 · Thurs. 4:13pm

Vercingetorix
I may be one of them.

Just to clarify, a "boozer" in the UK is a slang term for a pub, not someone who drinks excessively.

I don’t wish to judge anyone by my own standards.

ghce · Thurs. 4:44pm

Charlemagne1333
Well, wherever you end up I’m sure the boozers along the towpath will make up for any shortcomings in the cuisine 😉

Boats and alcohol, what could go wrong?

Charlemagne1333 · Thurs. 5:03pm

ghce
Boats and alcohol, what could go wrong?

But what a way to drown 😉

The Royal Navy put a stop to its daily rum ration in 1970. That’s the only reason why I never joined the Royal Navy…

Walrus · Thurs. 5:04pm

I must admit I am a huge Charlotte Brontë fan. Can’t get enough of charliottes view of England I’m hooked. My current boxing buddies tell me stay away ill be disappointed but how can I. My wife and I had tickets right when Covid broke out I’m still disappointed I missed that trip.

I’m also reading king Philip’s war which sheds more light on the Indian American relationships. Although more violent per capita than the revolution or even civil war few seem to know of king Philip’s war. It’s funny what history chooses to retain or dismiss. I love the old classic whaling tunes that came out of the era. I love the boxing history of Great Britain.

It’s a shame we have to “pick sides” rather than just appreciate the history. God it fascinates me. I love seeing it without my bias, even a month ago is permeated with my bias.

noelekal · Thurs. 5:27pm

Never had one of those battered sausages Spruce, but it looks fine to me.

I like just ol' British sausages a lot.

arturo7 · Thurs. 6:53pm

Corn dogs are awesome!

ghce · Thurs. 8:33pm

noelekal
I like just ol' British sausages a lot.

I suspect that's why they changed the name, just saying......

Cartesian · Thurs. 8:46pm

Charlemagne1333
Just to clarify, a "boozer" in the UK is a slang term for a pub, not someone who drinks excessively.

'I'd like to think of me returning when I can;
to the greatest little boozer and to Sally MacLennane'

TasMike · Fri. 8:56pm

TasMike
Disappointingly the worst fish and chips I've ever eaten were bought on the Brighton (UK) foreshore. Fish was covered in a thick oily batter that fell off the flesh and the chips, thin and grossly overcooked. I think I was spoiled by growing up in Melbourne where fish and chip shops produced beautifully thinly battered flake and fat chips wrapped (salt or vinegar?) in butcher's paper and newspaper. I've never found fish and chips to match, anywhere in the world, particularly the UK.

I should balance this by saying that the best restaurant fish meal I've eaten anywhere in the world was Dover Sole à la Meunière in the Lamplighter Dining Rooms in Windermere. The fish was so good that I have no memory of what sides were served with it.

Tu13alcane · Fri. 10:25pm

TasMike
I should balance this by saying that the best restaurant fish meal I've eaten anywhere in the world was Dover Sole à la Meunière in the Lamplighter Dining Rooms in Windermere. The fish was so good that I have no memory of what sides were served with it.

As the husband of a lady who adores fish and chips i have over the last 30 years of marriage been to many fish and chip establishments and hands down the very best is in Glasgow.

Mc MONAGLES Fish and Chips. It literally was perfect and massive. The cod was hanging of the plate and the double fried (cut on site) chips were perfect.

The restaurant is actually a converted boat! Fine dining it is not but worth a visit if in Glasgow

hen · Sat. 5:00am

I love a full English or Irish breakfast (apologies to both, I know you are not the same, but the breakfasts are equally hearty and delisious). I got a lovely one at a cheap hotel in Dublin, so I left a couple of euros as a tip. Next day the portion were doubled, eggs, sausages, bacon, black and white pudding, beans, tomatoes and mushooms. Washed down with a pot of tea. Later I had a pint of Guinness for brunch.

This was befor we started taking pictures of what we ate, so here is a pic from the net.

I never had fried bread, would like to try that.

Tu13alcane · Sat. 5:15am

hen
I love a full English or Irish breakfast (apologies to both, I know you are not the same, but the breakfasts are equally hearty and delisious). I got a lovely one at a cheap hotel in Dublin, so I left a couple of euros as a tip. Next day the portion were doubled, eggs, sausages, bacon, black and white pudding, beans, tomatoes and mushooms. Washed down with a pot of tea. Later I had a pint of Guinness for brunch.

This was befor we started taking pictures of what we ate, so here is a pic from the net.

I never had fried bread, would like to try that.

That is a thing of beauty😀

Charlemagne1333 · Sat. 5:54am

hen
I never had fried bread, would like to try that.

A full English is surprisingly healthy if the bacon and sausage are grilled, but fried bread is awful. I’ve only had it once, and I can still remember the greasy taste. The bread is essentially a sponge for the fat. Cholesterol on toast. There’s probably a good way of making fried bread but it isn’t something I would try again.

Having said that, I don’t mind beef dripping on toast, occasionally. Probably just as unhealthy as fried bread but tastes much better, IMO.

Tu13alcane · Sat. 6:49am

After the bacon black pudding and eggs have been cooked the fried bread is put in the frying pan to suck up all that lovely rendered down fat.

If its made with fresh oil or dare i say sunflower oil its disgusting.

Peemacgee · Sat. 7:14am

Charlemagne1333
There’s probably a good way of making fried bread but it isn’t something I would try again.

Fried bread shouldn't be fried in loads of oil - this is just a short cut for commercial kitchens.

A healthier form of fried bread, if you have a toaster with a toasted sandwich cage (like a Dualit)

Using the spread of your choice (healthier option preferred) lightly 'butter' one side of two slices of bread.
Place them spread side out back to back in the cage.
Toast as normal.
The result is two slices of fried bread- one side crispy, one side soft, as all good fried bread should be.

However, it won't have that out of the frying pan flavour that was the original intention for fried bread, as @Tu13alcane says.

Charlemagne1333 · Sat. 9:26am

My only experience with fried bread was nigh on fifty years ago, at a time when most people would have used lard as a cooking oil, before healthier unsaturated oils became more readily available. Maybe my dislike for fried bread is tainted by my dislike for lard. If I’m making shortcrust pastry for a recipe I always use butter. I know some people will use half butter/lard for crispier pastry, but the taste always reminds of fried bread.

I can’t get over the lard thing 🤮