I have just eaten some Hot Fudge Sundae Pop Tarts, eaten some strawberry Fluff and am now slowly eating Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grocery-Breakfast-Foods-Organic-Snacks/b/ref=sa_menu_gs9?ie=UTF8&node=340834031

Diet? Oh. That's on hold for the moment! ;o))

Fluff is wonderful! First time I tried it.



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matt Wrote:
Oops! Double post!



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Never heard of Fluff. Never do Pop Tarts, ghastly things, simply ghastly. If I am going to do a candy bar, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups is what I get, but there were European candy bars that I liked as much.

When I was in Europe, I had absolutely no problems ditching my American favorites for European food. I did go to a Mexican food restaurant when I was a little homesick, but that was more about curiosity than anything else. Now that I'm back in the USA, I miss British Fish and Chips more tan I missed anything American while in Europe.

For a real American food experience, ya need to try good Tex-Mex, Southern, or Cajun cooking. Also, try some of the stuff coming from the top chefs in Seattle, San Francisco and New York!



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MJ Wrote:
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> Never heard of Fluff. Never do Pop Tarts, ghastly
> things, simply ghastly. If I am going to do a
> candy bar, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups is what I
> get, but there were European candy bars that I
> liked as much.
>
> When I was in Europe, I had absolutely no problems
> ditching my American favorites for European food.
> I did go to a Mexican food restaurant when I was a
> little homesick, but that was more about curiosity
> than anything else. Now that I'm back in the USA,
> I miss British Fish and Chips more tan I missed
> anything American while in Europe.

Isn't there anywhere selling fish and chips near where you live, MJ? Hope there is.

I have tried many dozen fish and chips places in the USA and none do F&C justice.

Here in America we haven't got the foggiest notion how to make a good cone of chips.

(I don't like fish and I don't eat it if I can help it so I can't compare that one.)

:D

But I love British Fish and Chips.

Every once in a while, I can deal with shrimp, lobster or Crab (very fresh) but there is something about British Fish and Chips that really rocks my boat.

At least we are starting to see places carry the malt vinegar!

makes it such a unique experience. That and the flavour imparted by the newsprint wrapping ;-)

I'd rather eat European food.

Give me a full English breakfast any day of the week!

snb Wrote:
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> I'd rather eat European food.
>
> Give me a full English breakfast any day of the
> week!

Fried eggs, bacon, Cumberland Sausage, black pudding, a fried plum tomato, baked beans, fried bread and buttered toast with Marmalade! And a big mug of sweet tea, made with leaf tea, not tea bags! YEAH!! Now you are talking! ;o))

By the way, Europeans do not go for the full English cooked breakfast. Poor things.

Save a couple bangers, and bread and squish for me!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=122587134454444

What a shame, since that is the only type of food coming out of England that is edible :)

Perhaps you haven't been to Britain in recent years. There has been a restaurant revolution there in the past 25 years or so with very good restaurants, and food, available almost everywhere...including in the pubs. A career as a chef is quite the thing. On my last visit a few mopnths ago I ate wonderful food and far greater variety than the pablum served in the cooky cutter chain restaurants here in the US.

I left the UK in 1983 and only go back occasionally, but the quality of food in British restaurants (and supermarkets) is immeasurably better now than when I left.

Restaurants are expensive, though

I'll take Full Austrian over Full Irish or Full English any day of the week. The coffee is marvellous, so are the cheeses and meats.

"Full English Breakfast" has a particular meaning, in a way, it is a name of a dish. There are other breakfasts you can get in Britain, but a full English breakfast means you will likely get:


Fried eggs, bacon, Cumberland Sausage, black pudding, a fried plum tomato, baked beans, fried bread and buttered toast with Marmalade.

Hunger does not set in till late afternoon after a good Full English Breakfast.

Oh, and in England, it's tea, not coffee.

Is there something actually called a Full Austrian Breakfast?

No, I don't think there is. I was half joking.

Over the years, I became well acquainted with the full Irish breakfast, and I enjoy it very much. I particularly love a good black pudding and terrific Irish sausages. And while living in Ireland and while I was still in the US, I always had good Barry's Irish tea.

However, this last year in Austria I've really enjoyed the breakfasts here. They are hardy too -- will keep you going most of the day. There are generally boiled eggs, a selection of cheeses, cold meats, spreads, different breads, museli and fruits, yoghurt and more. We were lucky in that we lived in a hotel the first month before our apartment was ready, and the breakfasts there were delicious--really fantastic. And the coffee is so good that I switched to it over tea.

So breakfasts in this part of Europe are different from full Irish or full English, but I love them. Overall, at this point, I prefer them, but I suppose I'll go back to loving my Irish sausages and rashers, black and white puddings, eggs and tomato, when the time comes. But Lachsaufstrich on a good Semmel with salami and cheese and black rich coffee -- that's heaven for me now.

síóg Wrote:
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> No, I don't think there is. I was half joking.
>
> Over the years, I became well acquainted with the
> full Irish breakfast, and I enjoy it very much. I
> particularly love a good black pudding and
> terrific Irish sausages. And while living in
> Ireland and while I was still in the US, I always
> had good Barry's Irish tea.
>
> However, this last year in Austria I've really
> enjoyed the breakfasts here. They are hardy too --
> will keep you going most of the day. There are
> generally boiled eggs, a selection of cheeses,
> cold meats, spreads, different breads, museli and
> fruits, yoghurt and more. We were lucky in that we
> lived in a hotel the first month before our
> apartment was ready, and the breakfasts there were
> delicious--really fantastic. And the coffee is so
> good that I switched to it over tea.
>
> So breakfasts in this part of Europe are different
> from full Irish or full English, but I love them.
> Overall, at this point, I prefer them, but I
> suppose I'll go back to loving my Irish sausages
> and rashers, black and white puddings, eggs and
> tomato, when the time comes. But Lachsaufstrich on
> a good Semmel with salami and cheese and black
> rich coffee -- that's heaven for me now.

They do similar breakfasts in Holland, with a wide selection of Dutch cheeses and coffee? Dutch coffee is THE BESTEST EVEREST!!! ;oD

English breakfast is also delicious.

Oh, sorry, Matt, but with the exception of the peanut butter cups, those chemical monstrosities sound just awful...I'm hoping the novelty will wear off on you quickly.

However, if you haven't tried them, Oreo cookies are pretty wicked!

MJ Wrote:
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Yup! I agree!

I like to try the food of the country I am visiting although if I lived in Europe, it would be nice to get American food on occasion. I remember being with a tour group in Italy and one couple going crazy with joy because there a McDonalds in Venice. Geez, Give me some authentic Italian food. I don't do Mickey Dee's at home and there are two within walking distance.Why would I want to go there when I am in Italy. Okay, maybe for a Coke or American coffee.

bona dea Wrote:
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> I like to try the food of the country I am
> visiting although if I lived in Europe, it would
> be nice to get American food on occasion. I
> remember being with a tour group in Italy and one
> couple going crazy with joy because there a
> McDonalds in Venice. Geez, Give me some authentic
> Italian food. I don't do Mickey Dee's at home and
> there are two within walking distance.Why would I
> want to go there when I am in Italy. Okay, maybe
> for a Coke or American coffee.

And a Big Tasty! ;oD

You know man, I've lived outside of the country for several years and I never once desired to eat McDonalds.

Besides me not wanting to eat there, it is usually too expensive anyways :)

Peanut Butter. When I am out of my country, that seems to consistently be the only thing I can never find. A lot of travelers I know consider it to be worth its weight in gold.

snb Wrote:
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> You know man, I've lived outside of the country
> for several years and I never once desired to eat
> McDonalds.
>
> Besides me not wanting to eat there, it is usually
> too expensive anyways :)

Really? Quite cheap in the UK, so your point has surprised me. Msybe they have higher prices elsewhere?

>The goods and food sent here often have duty (10 Euro +, based on value or weight) owed at the door, though, despite our already having paid VAT online. Trust these Belgians to figure out how to get the very most from you...

You should only pay VAT once. Check with the retailer on that, something doesn't sound quite right. You might have been cheated by the government!

The extra is customs duty (whereas VAT is the tax paid on both the shipment's value and all services/labor that went into producing the items, I guess).

I have to sign a form and give the delivery guy the cash, or he won't give me my package. Books, no problem; always as advertised, free shipping and nothing extra paid at the counter or my door.

But for some reason, for food, clothing and all other goods, every time requires payment of the extra fee. Sigh.

I can't wait to go home and shop at Macy's and Nordstorm's. And Half Price Books! And eat sweet corn, and drive a big 'ol truck on a big 'ol road, actually designed and built wide enough to handle two cars side by side.

Nutella

My college roommate and I hitchhiked in the UK and Europe in 1982 and a good part of our diet was Nutella. Fresh baked bread of any country and...Nutella. Fresh fruit and Nutella.
When we came back to the US, Nutella was hard to find and very expensive, we went through withdrawl.

I also used to get a few pieces of Leonidas chocolate at Harrods. There was a white chocolate one with cream inside that was to die for. Once I gave money to my friend's husband to buy me some on his way back from London, but I only got a few of them, because they tried and them...and that was the end of that. I got my money back, but it was all about the chocolate.

The Hot Fudge Sundae Pop Tarts sound dreadful. As a kid, I was always a big fan of frosted cinamon or unfrosted blueberry.

Costco sells Nutella.

Quoth the Raven "Nevermo" Wrote:
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> Nutella
>
> My college roommate and I hitchhiked in the UK and
> Europe in 1982 and a good part of our diet was
> Nutella. Fresh baked bread of any country
> and...Nutella. Fresh fruit and Nutella.
> When we came back to the US, Nutella was hard to
> find and very expensive, we went through
> withdrawl.
>
> I also used to get a few pieces of Leonidas
> chocolate at Harrods. There was a white chocolate
> one with cream inside that was to die for. Once I
> gave money to my friend's husband to buy me some
> on his way back from London, but I only got a few
> of them, because they tried and them...and that
> was the end of that. I got my money back, but it
> was all about the chocolate.
>
> The Hot Fudge Sundae Pop Tarts sound dreadful. As
> a kid, I was always a big fan of frosted cinamon
> or unfrosted blueberry.

It is surprisingly tasty.

Thanks for the tip, Matt! Been living in Europe for a few months now, and my wife and I could use American treats on occasion!

salad dressing!

When I stayed with some friends in Berlin, they used home-grown herbs to make salad dressing that was to die for, but most other places I visited either served salad dry, or not at all. Maybe I went to the wrong places.

But British pub food - I don't think I could EVER get tired of that!

andf, if you were 'lucky', a strange abomination called Salad Cream.

The rest of Europe does use salad dressing - usually a vinaigrette:

1 tbsp of red wine vinegar (cider vinegar or balsmaic will do too)

3 tbsp of olive oil

A pinch of salt 'n' pepper

Add chopped herbs such as parsley, basil, chives and maybe a finely chopped shallot if you like that sort of thing. Mix it all up to achieve an emulsion.

Then just toss your salad to give it a fine coating of dressing - and eat.

Bon appétit !

I had no fond memories of British food other than fish and chips but I am not much into fried foods so it was something I only ate occasionally. Well, Indian take away was good!

I was in a college program where I lived with a family for a semester and the food was bland. Baked chicken with no spices. Steamed cabbage. Boiled potatoes. Canned peas or corn or lima beans. No salads. Good cheeses though.

quoth the raven nevermo Wrote:
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> I had no fond memories of British food other than
> fish and chips but I am not much into fried foods
> so it was something I only ate occasionally.
> Well, Indian take away was good!
>
> I was in a college program where I lived with a
> family for a semester and the food was bland.
> Baked chicken with no spices. Steamed cabbage.
> Boiled potatoes. Canned peas or corn or lima
> beans. No salads. Good cheeses though.

Some people like bland foods. I pity them.

matt Wrote:

> Some people like bland foods. I pity them.

Me too. I think I got the family with the worst cook in the group!

Also I am sure British cuisine has changed in the last 30 years just like it has in the US. Where I grew up there were no local Chinese restaurants, or Mexican, or any ethnic food. Well other than a pizza place. Now, the same town has many choices. Different world. Different time.

Waitrose ham is at our Stone Manor (the one in Everberg) and they also have pop tarts, Wright's bread mixes, and English/American magazines. We have no PX or base privileges, so Stone Manor and the American Food store in Antwerp are really important to us.

Amazon UK sends books here with free shipping (unlike in Poland, where Amazon UK and Amazon DE charged around $24 per box + customs).

The goods and food sent here often have duty (10 Euro +, based on value or weight) owed at the door, though, despite our already having paid VAT online. Trust these Belgians to figure out how to get the very most from you...

But what I really really REALLY want, that no one over here has anything close to, is a Red Robin hamburger. Oh! And a 'pole' of their onion rings...

bookratt Wrote:
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> Waitrose ham is at our Stone Manor (the one in
> Everberg) and they also have pop tarts, Wright's
> bread mixes, and English/American magazines. We
> have no PX or base privileges, so Stone Manor and
> the American Food store in Antwerp are really
> important to us.
>
> Amazon UK sends books here with free shipping
> (unlike in Poland, where Amazon UK and Amazon DE
> charged around $24 per box + customs).
>
> The goods and food sent here often have duty (10
> Euro +, based on value or weight) owed at the
> door, though, despite our already having paid VAT
> online. Trust these Belgians to figure out how to
> get the very most from you...
>
> But what I really really REALLY want, that no one
> over here has anything close to, is a Red Robin
> hamburger. Oh! And a 'pole' of their onion
> rings...


>The goods and food sent here often have duty (10 Euro +, based on value or weight) owed at the door, though, despite our already having paid VAT online. Trust these Belgians to figure out how to get the very most from you...

You should only pay VAT once. Check with the retailer on that, something doesn't sound quite right. You might have been cheated by the government

If Hot Fudge Sunday pop tarts is truly the breakfast of champions!

You might also try Peanut Butter Crunch cereal. ;)

Makurosu Wrote:
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> If Hot Fudge Sunday pop tarts is truly the
> breakfast of champions!
>
> You might also try Peanut Butter Crunch cereal. ;)


If they have it, I'll try that, Mak! Thanks for the heads up!

It's kind of a little plastic cup that you put eggs in to cook in the microwave. I was thinking this morning while I was making eggs to put on an English muffin... I wonder what my Mormon pioneer ancestors from Shropshire would think about this. I don't feel so bad now! ;)

BTW, this is Peanut Butter Crunch:

http://www.capncrunch.com/cc_products/peanutButterCrunch.aspx

Note the "Healthy Eating Tips" to your left. lol



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Poached ons on toast! That's the Shropshire way, Mak! ;o))