Embracing Britishness: biscuits

[zenjenny]

I don't think anyone actually eats bubble and squeak though, just a bygone thing.

My son-in-law (bless ‘is bald tattooed 6feet across Cockney socks) likes to cook ‘gourmet’, but most weekends it’s bubble & squeak for breakfast.

 

[zenjenny]

I have a friend whos parents bought and prepped pigs trotters.

Then what did they do with them ?

 

[rizole]

Then what did they do with them ?

Not sure about cooking but she and her sister used to put them up their sleeves, pretend they had pigs trotters and chase each other around the house.

 

[dscheff]

And the British have bubble & squeak

Last time I was in uk I noticed ‘mushy peas’ was on offer with everything.

Bubble & Squeek is delicious! I love it with garden peas too, and brussel sprouts, in fact, just about any veggie goes well with taters the next day

 

[dscheff]

Ahem! We eat bubble and squeak actually. If I’m cooking any sort of greens, I’ll make extra mashed potato just so we can have b&s with poached eggs for breakfast.

That sounds yummy too! I always make extra pasta too to fry up and smother with olive oil and Parmesan

 

[JillyG]

Not sure about cooking but she and her sister used to put them up their sleeves, pretend they had pigs trotters and chase each other around the house.

 

[dscheff]

I've heard of grits but never seen them. (But then, I'm in California, which is not always considered part of the United States in some other parts of the United States.) From the descriptions, it sounds like a coarse cornmeal mush (which I have had but which we always just called mush).

Shrimp and grits is a real Southern delight: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cheesy-shrimp-grits
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grits

 

[lisamjw]

Shrimp and grits is a real Southern delight: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cheesy-shrimp-grits
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grits

Yum...one of my favorites!

 

[lisamjw]

I wonder if that’s what we call polenta. It can be a bit ‘gritty’, depending how you prepare it. Also mushy.

Yes, grits and polenta have much in common.

 

[RoseCat]

On a similar subject, you have something called 'grits' don't you and it doesn't matter how many times someone tries to explain what they are, I still can't fathom it !

I've heard of grits but never seen them. (But then, I'm in California, which is not always considered part of the United States in some other parts of the United States.) From the descriptions, it sounds like a coarse cornmeal mush (which I have had but which we always just called mush).

Grits are DELISH.... and a staple of down home soul food. But you can't just eat them plain. Lots of butter and salt & pepper are my favorite toppings, but adding sharp cheddar cheese is also yum. The creamier the better, IMO. Chopped scallions would probably be really good too. Ted, yes I think they would be similar to cornmeal mush (which I've never had), or a courser type of polenta.

 

[dscheff]

Yes, grits and polenta have much in common.

Up in Mentone, Alabama there is the Wildflower Cafe where one can enjoy Polenta and Shrimp. Totally delicious. They also make a baked tomato pie that is to die for http://www.mentonewildflower.com/

 

[RoseCat]

Americans don’t know what scones are, either.

<ahem> Don't lump me in with that crowd!!!! I am a connoisseur of a good scone, thank you very much.

 

[RoseCat]

We only know what we're told. It's a plot to keep us in the dark and conserve the supply of real scones.

LOL!!

 

[dscheff]

<ahem> Don't lump me in with that crowd!!!! I am a connoisseur of a good scone, thank you very much.

And you can buy real clotted cream in Atlanta

 

[RoseCat]

You start on the digestives then one thing leads to another and you're on the pink sausage rolls before you know it, hard core like.

 

[RoseCat]

I had no idea....

I love learning about all things British....

 

[RoseCat]

Last time I was in uk I noticed ‘mushy peas’ was on offer with everything.

Me too.

 

[RoseCat]

And the British have bubble & squeak

Ahem! We eat bubble and squeak actually. If I’m cooking any sort of greens, I’ll make extra mashed potato just so we can have b&s with poached eggs for breakfast.

The name alone is awesome. I Googled it and it kind of sounds similar to a veggie frittata? Where in the world did the name come from??

 

[JillyG]

Up in Mentone, Alabama there is the Wildflower Cafe where one can enjoy Polenta and Shrimp. Totally delicious. They also make a baked tomato pie that is to die for http://www.mentonewildflower.com/

That cafe looks like my kind of place. Amazing food, drink AND a shop. My idea of heaven.

 

[JillyG]

<ahem> Don't lump me in with that crowd!!!! I am a connoisseur of a good scone, thank you very much.

 

[RoseCat]

That sounds yummy too! I always make extra pasta too to fry up and smother with olive oil and Parmesan

YUM

 

[RoseCat]

Shrimp and grits is a real Southern delight: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cheesy-shrimp-grits
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grits

OMG.... I am STARVING now. I just had a green smoothie but now I want B&S, grits and fried pasta!!!

 

[RoseCat]

Up in Mentone, Alabama there is the Wildflower Cafe where one can enjoy Polenta and Shrimp. Totally delicious. They also make a baked tomato pie that is to die for http://www.mentonewildflower.com/

I need to go there.

 

[RoseCat]

And you can buy real clotted cream in Atlanta

What??? Who knew.
OMG I live for clotted cream.

 

[RoseCat]

That cafe looks like my kind of place. Amazing food, drink AND a shop. My idea of heaven.

YEP. I would totally hang out there.