This got me thinking. What kinds of foods may come across my path in England, that might be in the list of things frequently stolen? After the brief nano-second spent on that list, I pondered for hours on the food that's would NEVER make that list.
Mushy Peas- This one might be on the list unfairly, because in truth, they taste just like un-mushy peas. But what I don't understand about mushy peas is the color. Someone, at some point, decided to add food coloring to them. Why? Yeah, I don't know either. They are an almost-fluorescent green color.
Haggis- Haggis is sheep organs mixed with oatmeal and animal fat, and then stuffed into a sheep's stomach before being boiled for hours.
Blood/Black pudding- This English delicacy (cough,cough) is made of animal's blood mixed with oats, stuffed into the intestinal casing.
Kidney Pie- This is not the kidney beans kidney, but the organ meat. Chopping up animal organs and stuffing them into a crust and calling it "pie" doesn't make them sound more appealing.
Full English Breakfast- This traditional breakfast includes eggs, tomatoes, sausage, bacon and beans. Beans? For breakfast? Oh yeah, they're not just beans but crunchy cold beans.
So what does one eat while in England? If you're like me you eat Indian Food. Last I heard London has more Indian restaurants than any other city outside New Delhi.
Last time I was there I had a steak and ale pie twice. I loved it. While on vacation, I rarely eat what I can eat at home. Why bother? I'm not afraid to eat strange looking named foods, and I hope to try some new things while I'm there. There is a weekly farmer's market at the dock we'll be staying at. I can't wait to try some of the local foods.
Diana,
ReplyDeleteTrying different foods is part of the travel adventure. Have a try, you might be surprised...though I would draw the line with haggis.
Speaking of such things, I've been pondering what you might offer as a "prize" in your "contest." Here is the short list:
ReplyDelete1. A stone from Stonehenge, the winner will pay shipping.
2. A head, from one of the beheadings, the ones at the Tower of London.
3. Fifty gallons of water from the Thames, again, the winner pays shipping.
4. A red telephone booth, the cell phones are replacing them. Also known as the "Tardis."
5. Last, but not least, a substantial chunk of the Cliffs of Dover. Shipping of course, covered by the winner.
Dennis
Alright, those are extremely clever, Dennis. I'm trying to convince Diana to send me an available Tony Blair look-and-sound-alike, but she won't deal. I'd pay shipping, even! Hope you both are having fun!
DeleteI had an excellent English Breakfast this morning in the Lamplighter Inn, B&B, Plymouth, UK. The beans were hot, and delicious! See photo at:
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Jane has been dying for hot oatmeal for breakfast, something that is extremely rare in Spain, she had that this morning (known as porridge), and beautiful poached eggs.
Life is good.