jerryzflies 0 #26 March 1, 2009 QuoteQuoteYou have an issue with chicken tikka masala? Chicken tikka with its flavor blunted by yogurt and tomato soup? Nope, no issues. Why do you ask? You must frequent fast-food joints.If you can't fix it with a hammer, the problem's electrical. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #27 March 1, 2009 Quote Quote Objectively, one does have to acknowledge the general lack of culinary skills in England. Maybe living on that island has allowed them to evolve without taste buds. Its so we feel at home when we go to America. It sounds like you've been eating the wrong foods in America. One needs to understand why Americans sometimes eat substandard foods. We don't eat at Denny's because it tastes good. We eat at Denny's because they're open and located conveniently near the bar. We don't eat at Taco Bell because of the authentic Mexican flavor. We eat at Taco Bell because we can place our order in English American, and drink the water without getting the shits for a week. We don't eat at McDonald's because the food tastes good. We eat at McDonald's because we're too fucking fat and lazy to actually be bothered to get out of our cars and walk all the way across the small parking lot to go inside and eat. When Americans want flavorful food, we tend to select foreign dishes. Just not English dishes. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #28 March 1, 2009 Quote We don't eat at Denny's because it tastes good. Personally, I love Denny's. I find biscuits and gravy, grits, bacon (chewy, not crunchy) can be a tremendous way to start my day. Unfortunately, you can't find a Denny's anywhere near Westchester County, New York.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #29 March 1, 2009 QuoteQuote We don't eat at Denny's because it tastes good. Personally, I love Denny's. I find biscuits and gravy, grits, bacon (chewy, not crunchy) can be a tremendous way to start my day. Unfortunately, you can't find a Denny's anywhere near Westchester County, New York. I agree that a good breakfast can be a great start to a day, although I prefer a three egg omelette with ham, cheese and vegetables, sausage (crunchy bacon will do in a pinch), hash browns, french toast, biscuits, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, orange juice, chocolate milk, and coffee. I'm not sure Denny's is the best place to get that stuff, though. The US Army had excellent breakfast every morning when I was in, but the idea of the government paying people to cook breakfast for a community is socialist and un-American, far too taboo for discussions in this forum.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #30 March 1, 2009 Quote Quote Quote .... although I prefer a three egg omelette with ham, cheese and vegetables, sausage (crunchy bacon will do in a pinch), hash browns, french toast, biscuits, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, orange juice, chocolate milk, and coffee. .... And after shoving all that stuff into your stomache, you were able to work?? Holy Moses, sounds like a medium wassail dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryzflies 0 #31 March 1, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Objectively, one does have to acknowledge the general lack of culinary skills in England. Maybe living on that island has allowed them to evolve without taste buds. Its so we feel at home when we go to America. It sounds like you've been eating the wrong foods in America. One needs to understand why Americans sometimes eat substandard foods. We don't eat at Denny's because it tastes good. We eat at Denny's because they're open and located conveniently near the bar. We don't eat at Taco Bell because of the authentic Mexican flavor. We eat at Taco Bell because we can place our order in English American, and drink the water without getting the shits for a week. We don't eat at McDonald's because the food tastes good. We eat at McDonald's because we're too fucking fat and lazy to actually be bothered to get out of our cars and walk all the way across the small parking lot to go inside and eat. When Americans want flavorful food, we tend to select foreign dishes. Just not English dishes. I see that the life expectancy in UK is longer than in the US. Maybe it's the healthcare, maybe it's the food. I doubt it's the weather.If you can't fix it with a hammer, the problem's electrical. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #32 March 1, 2009 Quote We eat at Taco Bell because we can place our order in English American, Just because you screw up a language doesn't mean you've invented a new oneWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #33 March 1, 2009 Quote Quote We eat at Taco Bell because we can place our order in English American, Just because you screw up a language doesn't mean you've invented a new one "Brolly" "Sarnie" "Boot" The defense rests, Your Honor. Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #34 March 1, 2009 Quote "Brolly" "Sarnie" "Boot" The defense rests, Your Honor. Yep. We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 574 #35 March 2, 2009 Quote Quote Objectively, one does have to acknowledge the general lack of culinary skills in England. Maybe living on that island has allowed them to evolve without taste buds. Its so we feel at home when we go to America. English food is crap and the funniest is when I have said this and people have got offended! For some reason the english (in general) accept extremely sub-standard cooking. In the US I found that food was either excellent or crap and it really helped to have a local guide where you went. I must say the US idea of BBQ beef is on par with British sauseges though - whats with cooking meat till it disintegratesExperienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #36 March 2, 2009 Quote ...whats with cooking meat till it disintegrates Dental problems? We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #37 March 2, 2009 QuoteI must say the US idea of BBQ beef is on par with British sauseges though It depends on where you go. The farther you get from Kansas City and/or Memphis, the less likely it is to find good BBQ. Over the past eight years, I've lived in four different Florida cities, and spent quite a bit of time in a few others. I've yet to find decent BBQ in this state; it's just too far from Kansas City. A general rule for finding a good place for BBQ is that if you walk into a BBQ joint, and the chairs all match, the best option is to turn around and walk right back out.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #38 March 2, 2009 QuoteA general rule for finding a good place for BBQ is that if you walk into a BBQ joint, and the chairs all match, the best option is to turn around and walk right back out. That's funny because it's true. Another general food rule (less consistent) - SW food....If the chips are nasty, the food is good. If the chips are good, the food is typical but not outstanding. There is no such thing as bad SW food. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #39 March 2, 2009 Quote There is no such thing as bad SW food. You've obviously never eaten SW food fixed by a Brit. It's a dead giveaway when they ask if you would like some crisps with salsa. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #40 March 2, 2009 Quote Quote I must say the US idea of BBQ beef is on par with British sauseges though It depends on where you go. The farther you get from Kansas City and/or Memphis, the less likely it is to find good BBQ. Over the past eight years, I've lived in four different Florida cities, and spent quite a bit of time in a few others. I've yet to find decent BBQ in this state; it's just too far from Kansas City. A general rule for finding a good place for BBQ is that if you walk into a BBQ joint, and the chairs all match, the best option is to turn around and walk right back out. oh but that all depends on the type of BBQ! For example, my absolute favorite BBQ is eastern North Carolina BBQ...pulled pork slow cooked in a vinegar-based "sauce" with NO tomatoes ANYWHERE near that pig! soooooo good.... Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #41 March 2, 2009 Quote pulled pork slow cooked in a vinegar-based "sauce" with NO tomatoes ANYWHERE near that pig! 1. Vinegar != BBQ sauce 2. The meat and the sauce need to be cooked at significantly different temperatures. Cooking the meat in the sauce is a surefire way to ruin both (when using vinegar instead of real BBQ sauce, it might not ruin the vinegar). 3. Vinegar != BBQ sauce Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
