[60Gunner]

Or that timeless English epicurean delight, drowned baby.

From what I can gather, it was a kind of dessert made of some fruit (possibly plums) held together in a gelatinous substance. I read about it in one of the books in Patrick O'Brien's Aubrey and Maturin series.

The Brits may lay claim to many great things, but appetizing food names sure as hell ain't one of them.

[mware]

Jellied eels is a traditional English dish that originated in the 18th century, primarily in London's East End. The dish consists of chopped eels boiled in a spiced stock that is allowed to cool and set, forming a jelly. It can be eaten hot or cold.