I read a meme the other day that got me curious...

[Michie]

Mealy taste/texture? That just sounds really awful. I'd starve over there.

 

[Dylan Michael]

It's probably the hardest food I can think of to describe.
White pudding is the same thing, just without the blood.

 

[MKJ]

Mealy taste/texture? That just sounds really awful. I'd starve over there.

Lots of Europeans do not like blood pudding either.

But I think if you are hungry, nothing beats a good English breakfast - especially after a night on the town:

 

[Michie]

Lots of Europeans do not like blood pudding either.

But I think if you are hungry, nothing beats a good English breakfast - especially after a night on the town:

Looks like the breakfast I make hubby when he is working 12 hour days.

 

[S.ilvio]

Mealy taste/texture? That just sounds really awful. I'd starve over there.

Ahh you'd love it, to be sure me darling...

 

[S.ilvio]

It's probably the hardest food I can think of to describe.
White pudding is the same thing, just without the blood.

I can't quite describe it either. Truly, it is unique, but oh so tasty...

 

[Michie]

Ahh you'd love it, to be sure me darling...

LOL!

You just want to force feed me & watch me vomit!

Seriously, it must be an acquired taste because it sounds absolutely medieval!

 

[Michie]

I can't quite describe it either. Truly, it is unique, but oh so tasty...

Is it like liver?

Because that's the only reference I have.

 

[S.ilvio]

No, I don't like liver. Its very rich tasting to be eaten in relatively small portions as a little goes a long way. The caviar of the peasants...

 

[Michie]

No, I don't like liver. Its very rich tasting to be eaten in relatively small portions as a little goes a long way. The caviar of the peasants...

You know, I'd be a sport & try it. But visions of blood & dark beer has me absolutely queasy.

You all must have iron guts over there.

 

[S.ilvio]

You know, I'd be a sport & try it. But visions of blood & dark beer has me absolutely queasy.

You all must have iron guts over there.

 

[Dylan Michael]

I can't let this thread die.

Just broke out the teapot and making myself a pot of Irish Breakfast tea.

Whenever I drink this, I can't help but to think of Mrs. Doyle.

 

[WarriorAngel]

Example of a meme.

I love the top one... its way too funny.

Well - it has to be admitted < hangs head in shame > I was born in England and lived my first 24 years there

The truth is out.
[patting back]
Its ok - now now.

I have to disagree on a few.

I much prefer British tv to American. Blackadder, Prime Suspect, Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Dr Who, Luther.... And to prove my point, just consider the atrocious failed attempts to translate great British shows to American shows - like Cracker, House of Cards, or Life On Mars. Usually the problem is that the Hollywood versions are unwilling to take risks with really smart writing, or really great actors who dont have Hollywood looks. (Cracker probably being the best example - not much point in a show about a profoundly flawed but brilliant man if you make him likeable so the viewers aren't offended.)

As far as the cost of the Royal family, it is about a fourth of the cost of the First family despite including more people, and they actually inject more money into the economy than they cost. So they are a net gain for the nation.

Also, I am pretty keen on British food. Which is not to say it cant be gross if it is badly cooked, but that happens everywhere. A great joint of beef with horseradish and yorkshire pudding, pies made of beef and ale, toad in the whole, eton mess, fish and chips with mushy peas, [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse]-a-leekie soup, chicken tikka.... Even the French have some gross foods, like pork intestines stuffed with pork intestines, which taste like what you would expect an intestine to taste like. (That is, the stuff that comes out of intestines.)

O momma - that makes me cringe to think about.
Are those intestines cleaned?


As the stomach churns.

I finally watched Shaun of the dead.
[See pic thread as to why]

Anyway - i found it amusing.
I am ok with either or - as long as its clean... not raunchy.
Hard task these days to be sure.

 

[Sumwear]

components. american components. russian components. all made in taiwan! a move quote that springs to my head when reading this thread. tea leaves grow in america and britain?

 

[WarriorAngel]

You know, I'd be a sport & try it. But visions of blood & dark beer has me absolutely queasy.

You all must have iron guts over there.

And its warm to boot.
I dont have a big taste for beer or anything like that - very much. I can drink it - only if its ice cold.
When it starts to warm up - i pour it.
It takes on a new life when it gets warm.

Gasp choke.

 

[WarriorAngel]

components. american components. russian components. all made in taiwan! a move quote that springs to my head when reading this thread. tea leaves grow in america and britain?

How about China??

A lot of folks say they wouldnt do 'this or that' for all the tea in China - meaning all the money in the world.

But tea can be grown anywhere - since its cold hardy - type depending.
And i was thinking about getting some for my own yard - cos i like a 'good spot of tea' sometimes.
But mornings - coffee..and only coffee. Tea in the afternoon.
Perhaps the Euro in me coming out? [German/Irish]

 

[Sumwear]

How about China??

A lot of folks say they wouldnt do 'this or that' for all the tea in China - meaning all the money in the world.

But tea can be grown anywhere - since its cold hardy - type depending.
And i was thinking about getting some for my own yard - cos i like a 'good spot of tea' sometimes.
But mornings - coffee..and only coffee. Tea in the afternoon.
Perhaps the Euro in me coming out? [German/Irish]

the most favorite ones heralded by the british or americans are teas that do not originate here. they certainly don't mass produce it like india or china. no different with coffee. most of it comes from colombia, bolivia, or any other latin american country.

 

[WarriorAngel]

It's meaty.
I've had two types.
Spanish and Irish.
The Spanish was juicier, it had a more meat and a lot of liquid.
while the the Irish was dryer. It had more oats, so it had a meaty, mealy taste/texture.

It's an acquired taste.

Spanish:

British: (On the Left)

What the??
Who burnt the snot of that black stuff?

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My DH hates it - from his childhood. I tried it once at a restaurant and liked it. Put syrup on it.

 

[WarriorAngel]

the most favorite ones heralded by the british or americans are teas that do not originate here. they certainly don't mass produce it like india or china. no different with coffee. most of it comes from colombia, bolivia, or any other latin american country.

O - and i am thinking of growing my own coffee - would have to get a grinder of course.

But yah - i am sure they still have to have groves of tea plants - because a lot of leaves make up one tea bag or however you do it.

I dont know of more varieties than white, black or green. I am sure there may be more. But i dont know.

 

[Anhelyna]

That's black pudding as you get it on your plate

Sliced about half an inch to an inch thick - then fried Oh it is an acquired taste I'll grant you that

I know a Ukrainian whose idea of joy is having a full Irish brekkie - he adores black pudding .