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'If I wanted my peas mushy I'd chew 'em': An American discovers the good, the bad and the ugly of British food

(Oh! dear tell that to someone from oop North:D)


A summer in London was full of culinary surprises for American intern Kristen Herhold. Tea, Pimm's – and even our burgers – won her heart, but there are some things she won't miss


http://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...bad-and-the-ugly-of-british-food-8764334.html
 

Ay up, lass. One northerner reporting in.

'Though fish and chips are a perfect pairing, the smushed peas that come with this dish are absolutely disgusting and horribly unappetising.'

Smushed. :confused: True mushy peas are a delight. I had some yesterday. :love_heart:
 
Strange the habits we form, where ever we may be.. I love English (sweet) peas. I grow peas in my garden when it is cold enough to do so. Can't get enough... but I'm a 'eat em out of the pod' type of person. No cooking needed, let alone smushed ..:D
Grew up eating them right out of the garden. When I go to the local stores looking for them, it's rare to find around here ... but snow peas everywhere.

 

Ugh - typical ugly spoiled American.

When you go to another country you should expect different foods and different methods of prep; you shouldn't whine and moan about how much better it is "back home". I'd LOVE to go to England some day and eat their food, and I promise I wouldn't be making rude comparisons.




... besides, I hear the serving wenches are truly something to write home about ... :devilish:
 
@ Pam I am still trying to work out what smushed peas are:D but agree mushy peas with fish and chips are great.:)

@ Boo's mum, the sweetest and best garden peas I have ever tasted were grown by my uncle many years ago.:) and were lovely to eat straight from the pod.

@ Sifuphil, there will be many English men agree with you about the serving wenches here.:D
 
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