THANK YOU: Brit. Food: Pancakes and Waffles

[Steve]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <bboy_mn at y...> wrote:
> 
> I confess a very strong interest in pancakes and waffles as they
> present themselves in British society because they play a 
> significant part in a HP fanfic I am writing.
> 
> If Brits don't eat pancakes and/or waffles for breakfast, brunch, or
> lunch, then when do they eat them? 
> 

bboy_mn:

Thanks to everyone who has replied or who might still reply.
Fastinating information and insight into the British world of
pancakes. Who knew so much knowledge could be contain in such a simple
food.

> 
> Example:
> Assuming we can establish a context for eating waffles, are they
> likely to be waffles and maple syrup, ...edited...
> 
> Thanks. 
> 
> bboy_mn


bboy_mn:

Several people expanded on the subject of Maple Syrup's use in
Britian. To that I will point out that few Americans eat TRUE maple
syrup. It's mostly the fair of bachelors, yuppies, and the rich. No
one with a pack of kids would have Maple syrup in their house; who
could afford it?

Most maple-like syrup, which includes most commercial brands of
pancake syrup are mostly carmel colored corn syrup with maple
flavoring. The better brands might actually have 10% to 20% real maple
syrup in them. So very few people ever have real pure maple syrup. I
don't think I ever had any until I was full grow, earning a good
living, and living on my own.

Thanks again.

Steve/bboy_mn