The USA doesn't have an official national dish. As a country so large and so diverse in its population, it is really a melting pot of cultures and 'national dish' varies state to state. Texas claims the chilli as its dish, New York lays claim to the bagel, and Chicago has the deep dish pizza, …
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Remaining neutral – with cheese
I didn't post yesterday on the day the world cup started, I didn't have much more to say on the topic that wasn't covered by Gary Lineker and the wonderful Alex Scott. I agree wholeheartedly with her views on progress and hope it continues to make the experience safer and more welcoming. Effectively remaining neutral, …
Wales and their cakes
Welsh cakes If you've never eaten a Welsh cake, you've missed out. They're delicious, and I don't care that you don't like dried fruit, I'm pretty sure you're still going to love Welsh cakes.The first time I ate Welsh cakes was with a Welsh friend, who lived nearby (not in Wales). A bunch of her …
England – cheating
Not the team, me, I've been cheating. It's been a long week, horrid weather, suddenly colder and the dark! Oooh it gets dark early doesn't it? What is the quintessential English dish? A Sunday roast? Shepherds pie? Cottage pie? Given their prevalence, history, and anglicisation, I even considered putting lasagne and chicken tikka masala in the …
Fillet Steak
So I’ve been talking about food a lot recently with my friends and not done a lot of sharing here. So here is my ‘boyfriend winning’ steak topping recipe. I always got another date after I’d served this recipe, and it’s been a firm favourite of my husband’s since I served it to him. It’s …
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