Ok, North American food.....do tell.

Daz_Hockey

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Right everyone,

I'm gonna get this off my chest. Ok, we seem to have a lot of "brit bashers" here, although they probably wouldnt be bashers if they wernt sick to death with the amount of spam-like postings they get from a member who's username starts with a dark colour.

I know people have some opinions about the UK, some people have even been there, but what I'd like to know is this:

In my neck of the woods (and in fact most of Europe), most people think the worst tasting, most disgusting type of food you can eat is that of the north American variety. I came on this board and was shocked to find the disparaging remarks about my country's food....now, from a personal point of view, I've been all over the world, and in nearly every country, I've suffered from a dodgy stomach, the usual reason being the difference in the usual type of food I eat.

Now, The only place this never happened was North America, simply because the food was sooo similar to what I was used to, and no, I didnt go out of my way to "Eat English", I actually eat pretty much every regional dish I could. But to me, and from the stuff I've eaten elsewhere, pretty much everything I ate there, was similar to what I eat here, and the quality was similar.

So go on, I'm intreged, what's the best thing about American cooking, and also, how's it so much better than British cuisine?....really, I'd like to know.
 

Toro

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"Boil everything."

I'm an Anglo-phile - though a certain compatriot of yours makes it really hard sometimes - and the "English" food in England just wasn't good. Unless it was cooked by foreigners.

The English have given us many good things. Food isn't one of them.

Ever read Peter Mayle's books? He'll tell you why.
 

I think not

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North American food Daz is not something easy to pinpoint, at least not in the US.

If you're going to ask about strictly American food, you have Turkey, corn, squash, peppers, creole cuisine, clam chowder, baked beans. About all I can think of.

Everything else has come from all over the world (just like Americans) and have been assimilated.
 

karrie

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Right everyone,

I'm gonna get this off my chest. Ok, we seem to have a lot of "brit bashers" here, although they probably wouldnt be bashers if they wernt sick to death with the amount of spam-like postings they get from a member who's username starts with a dark colour.

I know people have some opinions about the UK, some people have even been there, but what I'd like to know is this:

In my neck of the woods (and in fact most of Europe), most people think the worst tasting, most disgusting type of food you can eat is that of the north American variety. I came on this board and was shocked to find the disparaging remarks about my country's food....now, from a personal point of view, I've been all over the world, and in nearly every country, I've suffered from a dodgy stomach, the usual reason being the difference in the usual type of food I eat.

Now, The only place this never happened was North America, simply because the food was sooo similar to what I was used to, and no, I didnt go out of my way to "Eat English", I actually eat pretty much every regional dish I could. But to me, and from the stuff I've eaten elsewhere, pretty much everything I ate there, was similar to what I eat here, and the quality was similar.

So go on, I'm intreged, what's the best thing about American cooking, and also, how's it so much better than British cuisine?....really, I'd like to know.

lol. the issue isn't north american vs english. the issue is cultural differences of ANY sort. in every culture, people like to eat what they are used to. they don't like change. we will pick and choose certain dishes that appeal to us, but will always find other dishes repulsive due to their names, ingredients, texture, flavor or smell. I happen to love tourtiere.... but most other cultures find the idea of a meat pie repulsive. and frankly, I can't blame them. if I hadn't grown up on it, i don't know if i'd like it either.
 

Daz_Hockey

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See, I dont dispute that, although I know the French reckon we have invented something gastronomically marvelous, so marvelous they gave it it's own name "Sauce du Anglais", custard, but the french think it's pretty tasty.

The fact that most of my countrymen and women now live on microwave or boiled food is not what I'm disputing, we have our own dishes, not that I'm a big fan of them, roast beef, lamb, roast chicken, Yorkshire puddings, Beef hotpot, Tomato ketchup.......

but what I am disputing is it's quality compared to north american fod, sure, compared to french or italian cooking (cripes, even indian cooking) it's tripe, it really is, but on the basis that my stomach would go crazy if the food was different (I do have a very touchy stomach and the slightest difference send me to the bathroom, and the fact that in all of north america, this did'nt happen, makes me think the stuff we eat is very, very similar to what you do...

Now I'd just like some examples if you really think your food compares to the french, or italians, otherwise, it's as good as ours.
 

Kreskin

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2 pure beef patties special sauce lettuce cheese pickles onions on a sesame seed bun. It doesn't get any better than that.
 

Tonington

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I love meat pie! Maybe we eat it more in the maritimes...ALso the Acadians have this dish called Rappie Pie, I love it, my father thinks it's a shame to treat a potatoe that way.
 

Daz_Hockey

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see, that's what I meant, something original, and not something with fries, because if a hamburger, fried chicken, pizza or Hig fatty stuff is what ur gonna give me, I'm just not buying it.
 

Dexter Sinister

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but what I am disputing is it's quality compared to north american fod, sure, compared to french or italian cooking (cripes, even indian cooking) it's tripe, it really is, but on the basis that my stomach would go crazy if the food was different (I do have a very touchy stomach and the slightest difference send me to the bathroom, and the fact that in all of north america, this did'nt happen, makes me think the stuff we eat is very, very similar to what you do...
I'd guess that's probably a matter of hygiene in the food storage and preparation department, and possibly the water, not a difference in the food itself. What sends you running to the bathroom is more likely to be unfamiliar bacteria than the food.
 

Tonington

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I think fiddleheads are eaten elsewhere but they are a traditional dish here in the Maritimes.
 

Daz_Hockey

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Firstly, yep, ITN you've got a point, Cajun cooking is great (maybe I've handed you a fate' complete there)...but the other question, perhaps reason my (as we call it here) my gypy tummy), well, that's always a possability, but generally, I can east the crappiest food you can think of (even raw meat) without having a bad stomach, as long as it's similar to my usual diet, otherwise, bang out the window.

So nope, I am a bit of a fan of deep south cooking (some of it.....not the gizzards!!!

I admit that even before I was in the US, I was a BIG fan of Arby's steak n cheese sanwiches (well, I was very privilleged to have the only one in the UK in my town)
 

I think not

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Cajun is not Creole. Cajun was a fad that has long since been abandoned (too spicy?).

Creole is good food.

Daz, what are you getting upset for? Because people don't like "British" food?

Pft, ever try Irish?
 

Daz_Hockey

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Cajun is not Creole. Cajun was a fad that has long since been abandoned (too spicy?).

Creole is good food.

Daz, what are you getting upset for? Because people don't like "British" food?

Pft, ever try Irish?
Nah, I'm not getting upset at all, I'm just wondering what the difference is, I never really noticed myself, so I'm always intreuged when people say "british food sucks", I just think..."does it?", I just wondered what poiniant dishes standed out...


really, I'm not upset, frustrated or annoyed in any way, just a question.

But yes, I see where my small-mindedness got in the way there, creole food is much different, and yes, I've eaten a lot of Irish food, helps with ur future sister-in-law being a very strict irish catholic
 

Riyko

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I hate north american foods X_X, but if I do have to pick I pick Chicken stuffing I could eat that all day long every day and never get tired of it. That and Cake Mix Cookies they are so yummy =3
 

karrie

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In thinking about what makes North American cuisine, and pondering over the fact that it all comes from immigrants, the truly 'North American' cuisine I enjoy is Mexican food.