Very well said - I needed to read this - especially having been guilty in my own newsletter just last week of accusing British food (classics) of being beige, bland and boring. You've reminded me that we need to support good British produce, and celebrate good seasonal food. If only the major supermarkets agreed!
Loved this article! My entire genealogy is contained within the British Isles. I have visited there many years ago. I love this because my impression of British food remains—well, not good. Americans love “trails”. Like- golf trails , historical trails, and for sure food trails. It would be of great interest to many if there were a cuisine trail on the order of what you wrote! This article has piqued my interest in this regard. To cross cross the countryside in pursuit of cheeses (for example , and the beers either which they go) amongst other trails of local specialties would truly be amazing!
Excellent article. I've lived in Costa Rica for 10 years so I'm out of touch re current British Food. However before I left the UK I had traveled extensively in Europe. Modern British Food was, in my opinion, better than most French Food. I far preferred Spain and Italy to France.
I totally support your comments on British Cheeses. Some of the best in World.
Those who consider British Food to be poor are out of touch with reality.
I don't have a problem with the quality of Brit food, but jeessus.. why is it so expensive? I was there in 85 and just a basic bacon and eggs was 15 quid like wtf?? cheers David
Very well said - I needed to read this - especially having been guilty in my own newsletter just last week of accusing British food (classics) of being beige, bland and boring. You've reminded me that we need to support good British produce, and celebrate good seasonal food. If only the major supermarkets agreed!
Oof yeah if only!
Loved this article! My entire genealogy is contained within the British Isles. I have visited there many years ago. I love this because my impression of British food remains—well, not good. Americans love “trails”. Like- golf trails , historical trails, and for sure food trails. It would be of great interest to many if there were a cuisine trail on the order of what you wrote! This article has piqued my interest in this regard. To cross cross the countryside in pursuit of cheeses (for example , and the beers either which they go) amongst other trails of local specialties would truly be amazing!
That would definitely be doable!
Excellent article. I've lived in Costa Rica for 10 years so I'm out of touch re current British Food. However before I left the UK I had traveled extensively in Europe. Modern British Food was, in my opinion, better than most French Food. I far preferred Spain and Italy to France.
I totally support your comments on British Cheeses. Some of the best in World.
Those who consider British Food to be poor are out of touch with reality.
The cheese is the best!
I don't have a problem with the quality of Brit food, but jeessus.. why is it so expensive? I was there in 85 and just a basic bacon and eggs was 15 quid like wtf?? cheers David
That does seem very expensive. But yes, eating out has become pricey here alas