And more food tales

[chrisnlorrie]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Dina Lerret" <redina at s...> 
wrote:
 
> What did surprise me when I recently visited an Oriental market was
> finding Marmite (http://www.spurgeon.org/~phil/marmite.htm ).  
I've heard
> UK folk talk about it.  I was tempted to buy a jar but wasn't 
quite sure. 
> Heck, I've never tried Nutella either.  When you're 'income-
challenged',
> you're a bit more reluctant to experiment with food for worry 
of 'throwing
> away money'.

Hey, I hear you there about throwing money away.  Nutella looks 
good, though.  I've never tried that or Marmite.  Is Marmite 
something like that vegemite stuff they eat in Australia?  They both 
sound gross, but I would like to try them.  We have a British food 
emporium about 20 minutes away from me, and it's been too long since 
I've been there.  Any recommendations from the Brits about English 
treats/snacks I could try sometime?  I ADORE clotted cream - I could 
eat that on anything.  And I love British chocolate!!!  OoooooOOo


 
> Also, I was raised by a Japanese mom, so missed out on some US 
dishes like
> the concept of 'breakfast biscuits and gravy'.  First time I had 
them was
> last year or year before last at work.  

I'm a Southern girl, but I stay away from the biscuits and gravy!! 
*LOL*  Have to  watch that weight. Have you ever had grits?  I think 
you either love or hate those, and I like those.  But, then, I have 
to stay away from those, too! :P  They are excellent with bits of 
bacon crumbled up in them....


Also, what sort of beans is it that the British eat on their toast?  
Am I right in thinking I have heard of "beans on toast"  before?

Alora :)