I was just a kid when I tasted English cuisine, but it did taste different--their bread, their potatoes, their meat. Now that was back in the 70's so I'm not sure how the times have changed the quality but it seemed to me the ingredients in the food were better--not as many artificial ingredients. Things could have changed since then though.
The English have their big meals at noon and boy can they put on a spread. Sometimes even a "tea" is a pretty big meal.
Anyway, I have no problem with American food since I am an American. My figure gives away that fact too.
"My English grandma used to to eat jellied eels."
Very popular around these parts as it happens. But I've never been able to force myself to try 'em.
Yuk!
LOL--yes American food has left its mark on me as well;-)
I have a similar story. My mom is a Brit and we took several trips back to England. Tea is a light affair, but many of choices. I remember butter sandwiches, pickled onions, beets, and of course tea was served at my grandparents' place.
Hell, my Iowa grandfather used to eat pickled pigs' feet. UGH.