General Great Things in Britain

[Marked Ox]

Our ability to adopt others' cuisine into our national cuisine and in some cases export it back to country/continent of origin.

 

[QR]

Our ability to adopt others' cuisine into our national cuisine and in some cases export it back to country/continent of origin.

Are you thinking alphabetti spaghetti there or just your bog standard spaghetti hoops?

 

[Stranger]

The Great British Fish & Chips , no other country can match ours .

Originally created and marketed by an immigrant. Where would we be without them? A lot worse off, that's for sure.

In fact, add immigration to the list of great things in Britain

 

[Marked Ox]

Are you thinking alphabetti spaghetti there or just your bog standard spaghetti hoops?

More sophisticated than that, tinned Ravioli in Tomato Sauce.

 

[Village-Yellow]

Fray Bentos.

Now that is sophistication.

 

[Yellowmania]

Spam, the meat variety that is.

 

[Basham Wonderland]

Fray Bentos.

Now that is sophistication.

To be fair as a company, Fray Bentos has a mental and super interesting history. You could write a good film about it.

 

[SteMerritt]

Spam, the meat variety that is.

That's a US thing isn't it?

 

[Yellowmania]

That's a US thing isn't it?

Oops, every day a school day on this forum!

 

[Osei Yaw]

So you've perfected it, told us about the risk, but not told us the exact timings required. Typical mod, both helpful and useless in equal measures.

7 seconds on full blast. Because who uses anything other than the max temperature on a microwave?

 

[Osei Yaw]

Day-old Jam Doughnuts can be revived from their hardened state by giving them a quick spin in the microwave. This is a delicate procedure however. Too little time and the doughnut remains too hard. Too much time and you risk having uncomfortably hot jam squirt out when biting into it.

I once revived a doughnut but a delivery at the door meant that I didn't eat it straight away.

I can confirm that it can be revived for a second time but the quality drops with each revival. A bit like in Game of Thrones each time Thoros resurrects Beric Dondarrion.

 

[Carpy]

I can confirm that it can be revived for a second time but the quality drops with each revival.

Thank you for your dedicated service to the cause.

 

[Robie]

In Britain, a land of vibrant hue,
From football's roar to skies of blue.
A pyramid of passion, strong and deep,
Where lower leagues their secrets keep.

The pubs, a haven, warm and bright,
A welcome sight, both day and night.
From US shores, from Aussie sand,
They marvel at this cherished land.

With orderly queues, a gentle art,
And humour that can mend the heart.
A history rich, a folklore spun,
A "weird but fun" Euro-Celtic run.

The music flows, a global sound,
Great bands and artists can be found.
The scenery fair, the buildings grand,
A law-abiding, food-filled land.

From Oxford's spires to ceremonies bold,
Of royal tales, both new and old.
Cricket's grace, and snooker's might,
And Chicken Tikka, pure delight.

A multicultural tapestry so wide,
Where diverse souls can walk with pride.
Though some may moan, a world-class trait,
Great Britain's spirit, truly great.

 

[OUFCGav]

To be fair as a company, Fray Bentos has a mental and super interesting history. You could write a good film about it.

isn't it named after a town in Uruguay?

 

[OUFCGav]

Dunking a Biscuit in a cuppa , a Custard Cream was my favourite now a Jammy Dodger . Us Brits did and do it the best !

started by the Romans (dunking, not Jammy Dodgers)

 

[werthersoriginal]

isn't it named after a town in Uruguay?

I discovered this relatively recently- Fray Bentos is a place!

 

[OUFCGav]

Golf

though the name is derived from a similar earlier Dutch game called Kolf.

 

[OUFCGav]

I discovered this relatively recently- Fray Bentos is a place!

Fray Bentos - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Peterdev]

Going back to drinks.
Apart from Hawkstone on draught.
Tried a few pints of Dorset Knob bitter on holiday in Swanage. That is some drink

 

[Basham Wonderland]

Going back to drinks.
Apart from Hawkstone on draught.
Tried a few pints of Dorset Knob bitter on holiday in Swanage. That is some drink

I'm really not keen on Hawkstone, in bottle or on draught. To me it just tastes like a generic lager. The cider isn't up to much either. It would be great if they did a cask ale. Cask ales are of national importance.

 

[Peterdev]

I'm really not keen on Hawkstone, in bottle or on draught. To me it just tastes like a generic lager. The cider isn't up to much either. It would be great if they did a cask ale. Cask ales are of national importance.

I agree about cask ales. It’s great that Jeremy Clarkson uses 99% British produce

 

[m]

Going to the theatre* and having a couple of pints at midday because you're at the theatre*.

 

[OUFCwaffle]

Pork pies and blue stilton

 

[Lost Marbles]

Pork pies and blue stilton

First post I've read since coming back from the shop with a Stilton pork pie!

 

[mooro]

Spam, the meat variety that is.

Spam Fritters from chip shops

 

[mooro]

Going to the theatre* and having a couple of pints at midday because you're at the theatre*.

That's fine as long as you are not a surgeon

 

[Old Man]

The good old Full English Breakfast, Egg,Bacon,Sausage,Beans,Tomatoes, Mushrooms,Black Pudding not to forget Fried Bread. No doubt I’ve left out some alternatives or added favourites, what’s yours?

 

[londonyellow]

That's fine as long as you are not a surgeon

Steadies the hands