The difference between Brits and everyone else

[limr30 3]

A whole thread about the gifts of the Brits, and no one has mentioned cheddar cheese and the sandwich?

Actually, I believe it started out as a differences thread, but turned into an ass-kiss-fest somewhere along the way

 

[JonA_CT]

A whole thread about the gifts of the Brits, and no one has mentioned cheddar cheese and the sandwich?

Actually, I believe it started out as a differences thread, but turned into an ass-kiss-fest somewhere along the way

Reading is hard, sometimes.

In that case, I can shift gears a little bit -- they have a weird fascination with putting meat into pies, and covering everything in nasty pastry. My relatives over there kept talking about pork pies like they were a great delicacy -- next time I'll say no thank you, haha.

 

[table1349]

Don't forget the Dutch! Flushing, Brooklyn, Manhattan used to be Dutch ( but we traded it for Suriname if I'm correct ) and just about every street name you can't pronounce properly ( van Nuys ) came from the Dutch... We want to be important too!


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Forget van Nuys, how about Spuyten Duyvil??

There's also Yonkers, of course. Used to be Dutch. And all the -kills: Peekskill, Fishkill, Catskill, Wallkill, Schuykill, and my favorite, Kill Van Kull. And there are dozens more smaller streams in the Hudson Valley that have -kill.

Ah the Dutch, they are a blood thirsty lot, this kill, that kill, all the time with the killing.

 

[table1349]

I am not sure they are made in the UK, but I love the Martin Logan Theos ESL panels my wife bought me for Christmas.

If we ever decide to move the State of Kansas there, then they will be British Made. Not sure the Brits would want us there. We talk to people on the streets and on public transportation. Even Strangers.

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[Watchful]

They don't understand peanut butter....sad.
Poor things.

 

[john.margetts]

We do understand Vegemite and Marmite, though.

 

[table1349]

They don't understand peanut butter....sad.
Poor things.

Britons are just nuts about peanut butter: Sales of spread soar ahead of breakfast favourites jam and marmalade

 

[table1349]

We do understand Vegemite and Marmite, though.

I can get Marmite here in the international foods section of our Mega Mart. What is the difference between Marmite and Vegemite? Is it just brand name or are there real differences? I was led to believe that Marmite was British and Vegemite was Australian.

 

[limr30 3]

We do understand Vegemite and Marmite, though.

Oh, we understand them, too. THEY'RE POISON!

We do understand Vegemite and Marmite, though.

I can get Marmite here in the international foods section of our Mega Mart. What is the difference between Marmite and Vegemite? Is it just brand name or are there real differences? I was led to believe that Marmite was British and Vegemite was Australian.

Yes, they are brand names and yes, Marmite is generally British while Vegemite is sold in Australia/New Zealand. They are essentially the same but I believe they have slight differences. Back in Istanbul, I was asked by co-workers to put their "Which is better?" argument to rest with a blind taste test, since I was the "unbiased American taster." After I was done with the gagging and dry-heaving, I determined that they are both vile and foul, though Vegemite was foul in a saltier way than Marmite.

 

[tirediron]

Forgot a BIG one that Gryph's recent post reminded me of... what other country could come up with "Wallis & Grommit"?????

 

[table1349]

We do understand Vegemite and Marmite, though.

Oh, we understand them, too. THEY'RE POISON!

We do understand Vegemite and Marmite, though.

I can get Marmite here in the international foods section of our Mega Mart. What is the difference between Marmite and Vegemite? Is it just brand name or are there real differences? I was led to believe that Marmite was British and Vegemite was Australian.

Yes, they are brand names and yes, Marmite is generally British while Vegemite is sold in Australia/New Zealand. They are essentially the same but I believe they have slight differences. Back in Istanbul, I was asked by co-workers to put their "Which is better?" argument to rest with a blind taste test, since I was the "unbiased American taster." After I was done with the gagging and dry-heaving, I determined that they are both vile and foul, though Vegemite was foul in a saltier way than Marmite.

But it can be a lovely addition to foods. I especially like it with sharp cheese dishes. If you make home made mac and cheese add a touch of marmite to the cheese sauce. Gives it a wonderful flavor.

It's also good added to fried rice. My recipe calls for ground chicken but a firm tofu could be substituted for the chicken.

 

[table1349]

Forgot a BIG one that Gryph's recent post reminded me of... what other country could come up with "Wallis & Grommit"?????

I LOVE Wallace & Grommit as well as Shaun the sheep and Chicken Run. Showed them to the granddaughters and they want to watch them when ever they come over.

I wish we had invented it, Disney World would be a lot more fun with Wallace and Grommit rather then Mickey Mouse.
Think of the ride there would be!

Sorry, must go have a spot of Wensleydale now.

 

[tirediron]

Mmmmmmmmmmm... Wensleydale!

 

[table1349]

Mmmmmmmmmmm... Wensleydale!

Ever had it with cranberries or blueberries? The apricot is nice as well.

 

[tirediron]

Can't say I have.