Freewheeling Andy Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I always drink local beers when I'm abroad, but they're often pretty similar once you're out of the UK and Belgium and Germany. I would miss good cask conditioned English beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Thanks Sarahrob and Maureen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galactic Space Hamster Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 I would miss Cornish Pasties English Cider (esp. scrumpy) Derbyshire oatcakes Cornish clotted cream crumpets English strawberries (they are the best ) and potted shrimps Ah yes! I'll extend my list to include cider though I prefer the Irish Magner's cider! Crumpets and cornish pasties would also be very much missed! Although... you could probably make cornish pasty. Another thing I missed from my initial list... JAFFA CAKES!!!!!! How could I do such a thing? Oh the orangy and chocolatey goodness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I must own up to the fact that I do occassionally make my own pasties!! I'd agree on the Jaffa cakes - I adore them!! I'd also miss the scones, black pudding, and the occassional haggis! Not to mention the very occasional full English breakfast ..........naughty but delish!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Now I was only in the UK for two weeks, but I became quite fond of: pastys, mashed peas and this WONDERFUL carbonated Apple Beer type soda...holy cow that stuff is divine! Not sure what it's called, but I'd love a case of it - sugar free of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 You brits have some crazy names for the food you eat. Very creative and sometimes makes me chuckle. Re. beer: My favorite is a Check beer- Pilsner Urquell, my second a German - Warsteiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiccibat Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 You brits have some crazy names for the food you eat. Very creative and sometimes makes me chuckle. The Spanish have such delights as 'Gipsy's arm' and 'Old clothes' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 The Spanish have such delights as 'Gipsy's arm' and 'Old clothes' And what kind of food would that be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I miss salmon, mostly the salmon fish & chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I miss salmon, mostly the salmon fish & chips. From where to where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 From Olympia Washington in the US to Vilseck Bayern in Germany, I'm still in culture shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 quite a trip! For long or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 3 to 6 years, I've been told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Quite a while! Well you will miss some German dishes, once back in DC, I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper the friendly goat Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I moved abroad 4 years ago. I miss fish and chips in paper, scampi and sausage in batter. All healthy stuff then!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Quite a while! Well you will miss some German dishes, once back in DC, I bet. Yes the food and drink is fantastic here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Yes the food and drink is fantastic here. I would surely miss the great Salmon from the Pacific Northwest and Alaska if I were in your shoes. I just love the Wild King Salmon and the other varities from your Ex-area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiccibat Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Sorry Mau, not checked in for a bit. Brazo Gitana [Gypsy's arm] is a cake. The English call it a swiss roll a thin sponge rolled up with a jam/cream filling. Ropas viejas [old clothes] is beef and aubergines cooked together with roasted red peppers and a beef and tomato stock:character0104: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 When I was living in Canada, I really missed British Smoked Back Bacon and sausages and decent tea. You also had to fork out a whole alot more money for decent cheese as well. But now I'm back here there is loads of food I miss from Canada, like huge cartons of freshly squeezed orange juice, mammoth breakfasts of pancakes, waffles, french toast, hash browns and sourdough bread and those flavoured creams to put in your coffee...and not being able to get sushi takeout (which isn't so easy here in the Peak District!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 . Ropas viejas [old clothes] is beef and aubergines cooked together with roasted red peppers and a beef and tomato stock:character0104: Sounds good. I thinkI would like spanish food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Marmite!!! It's one of those things you either love or hate. I love it. Also Earl Grey tea and J's Cream crackers. I loved the food in Malta, Maureen, though didn't have enough time to try as much as I would have liked. Susanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 I loved the food in Malta, Maureen, though didn't have enough time to try as much as I would have liked. Susanna Hey Susanna, you can always come back for more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrathofkublakhan Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 My goodness, what a great food thread --- I am absolutely salivating! Now ... what's in my cupboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Oh no, dont get me started!! Much as I love spanish food, I would love to get my hands on some real English fish and chips. I miss heinz salad cream, toasted crumpets and really good take away curries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiccibat Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Oh no, dont get me started!! Much as I love spanish food, I would love to get my hands on some real English fish and chips. I miss heinz salad cream, toasted crumpets and really good take away curries. If you are near enough to visit Gibraltar, Roy's does good fish and chips or the Tunnel. Then go to Morrison's to stock up on Salad cream and crumpets. I can't recommend a curry house as the best one burnt down a couple of years ago:irked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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