Posted on 08/19/2004 7:01:22 AM PDT by Pokey78
I'm sure other regions can chime in with their indigenous cooking, but in the South we have very specific and unique dishes that aren't found anywhere else. Barbeque for one - it varies a good deal regionally (and there have been some regional conflicts, almost to the point of blows, over which is "best") but is quite good whether pork or beef (or chicken or goat, which are rarer). The classic Southern home cooking, with a centerpiece of fried chicken or pot roast surrounded by hearty vegetables and perfect light raised breads (or cornbread for the initiated), supposedly had its origins in Scotland but it sure isn't served there now. And of course there is Cajun cooking, which is 100 percent unique although nominally French, and possibly some of the best food you will ever eat.
"its all just jealousy"
Jealously is one thing, but the nerve of that Ella woman, insulting OUR food.
"It is an exclusively conservative forum. We love america here. And if you do not share these values (and are a prat about it) then you will probably end up getting booted out."
And I am a conservative, and I love America too (although I'm a Brit), so answer my question, why can't a non-American post on this forum? Was it set up for Americans only?
So what's this broad whining about?
Is this criticism or a sarcastic complement? Cause this is making me want one. Also why is she calling a cheese cake American food? Thought it was German or French?
I got a friend's grandmother's recipe - it calls for tons of eggs, not to mention all the CHEESE. Even if you whip the egg whites and fold them in it is still heavy and filling. A teeny tiny slice is plenty, served with sliced strawberries and kiwi - our family of four can share one cheesecake with all our neighbors and still have more than enough.
I'm under the impression that ours is an international forum with many valued members from across one pond or another, welcomed because they provide a perspective that we often do not hear from our media.
well, you sure showed your love of america in a funny way (whining at an american member and condemning all extreme american patriots as being unsatisfactory to the europeans).
That's a song in fact.
We have one local chain with a good reputation for beef, and we have had good experience with their tenderloin in the one store I usually shop at. If the beef's not as good that week the butcher will level with me. :-D For company I still go to a small local butcher, that's the only way you can get prime instead of choice grade.
well she had a point about the fake cheese. That stuff is gross. But, that is such a small minority of american food and she judged all american food based on a few freaky items.
that is why the article was so screwy. She sounded as though she went to one american restaurant (cheesecake factory) and decided that she didn't like all american food.
"I'm sure other regions can chime in with their indigenous cooking, but in the South we have very specific and unique dishes that aren't found anywhere else. Barbeque for one - it varies a good deal regionally (and there have been some regional conflicts, almost to the point of blows, over which is "best") but is quite good whether pork or beef (or chicken or goat, which are rarer). The classic Southern home cooking, with a centerpiece of fried chicken or pot roast surrounded by hearty vegetables and perfect light raised breads (or cornbread for the initiated), supposedly had its origins in Scotland but it sure isn't served there now. And of course there is Cajun cooking, which is 100 percent unique although nominally French, and possibly some of the best food you will ever eat."
Agreed, I love Cajan food, hoping to visit Louisiana with my wife & kids next year and sample the real stuff.
What's different about the coffee - taste, texture, mouth feel?
it is not a delusion. If anyone with liberal views starts being a prat they will get banned.
"well, you sure showed your love of america in a funny way (whining at an american member and condemning all extreme american patriots as being unsatisfactory to the europeans)."
Now I didn't say anything of the sort did I.
But, enough talk about bait.
It's not "an exclusively conservative forum," though.
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