http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/04/05/uk_food_poll/

A poll of 4,903 people by the Beeb's foodie mag Olive has proved
what anyone south of Lancashire has always known: tripe is
completely disgusting and no-one in their right mind would touch it
with a ten-foot fork.

And before the good burghers of Manchester get shirty and start
banging on about how they remember their dear old grans boiling up
cows' guts in milk with onions and how absolutely smashing it was,
Cockney-fave jellied eels came in a well-deserved second in the
enlightening probe.

Unsurprisingly, the legendary deep-fried Mars bar - cause of 73 per
cent of Glaswegian coronaries - secured third place, narrowly
beating kids' all-time no-no, brawn, and congealed pig's blood in a
tube (black pudding) into fourth and fifth places, respectively.

Oh yes, the enlightening bits of the poll are that the UK's former
national dish, chicken tikka masala, earned 17th spot, but at least
managed to beat faggots, sandwich spread and banana custard in the
nation's affections.

Olive editor Christine Hayes proclaimed: "British cuisine has
finally earned some well-deserved respect in the culinary world but
there are some dishes, no matter how classic or traditional, which
are unlikely to pass your lips."

Here's that list in full. It requires a strong stomach:
1. Tripe
2. Jellied eels
3. Deep-fried Mars bar
4. Brawn (meat from the head of a pig)
5. Black pudding
6. Tapioca
7. Faggots
8. Marmite
9. Semolina
10. Beetroot (in vinegar)
11. Pickled egg
12. Haggis
13. Sandwich spread
14. Cockles (in vinegar)
15. Spaghetti hoops
16. Banana custard
17. Chicken tikka masala
18. Kippers
19. Rhubarb
20. Tinned tomato soup

Comments?

Adam Funk wrote:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/04/05/uk_food_poll/

A poll of 4,903 people by the Beeb's foodie mag Olive has proved
what anyone south of Lancashire has always known: tripe is
completely disgusting and no-one in their right mind would touch it
with a ten-foot fork.

Sometimes, driving on the road,
I play the game called: What Kind Of Farm Does That Smell Like?

Every time I've smelled chitterlings cooking,
it's been indistinguishable from the smell of pig feces.

--
pete

Adam Funk wrote:
Here's that list in full. It requires a strong stomach:
1. Tripe
2. Jellied eels
3. Deep-fried Mars bar
4. Brawn (meat from the head of a pig)
5. Black pudding
6. Tapioca
7. Faggots
8. Marmite
9. Semolina
10. Beetroot (in vinegar)
11. Pickled egg
12. Haggis
13. Sandwich spread
14. Cockles (in vinegar)
15. Spaghetti hoops
16. Banana custard
17. Chicken tikka masala
18. Kippers
19. Rhubarb
20. Tinned tomato soup

Just goes to show how tastes vary. Some of the things I really enjoy
are on the list - Black pudding, Marmite, Kippers. And I'm not sure
what that chicken thing is.

Comments?

On Thu, 06 Apr 2006 10:01:05 +0100, Adam Funk wrote:


Here's that list in full. It requires a strong stomach:
1. Tripe
2. Jellied eels
3. Deep-fried Mars bar
4. Brawn (meat from the head of a pig)
5. Black pudding
6. Tapioca
7. Faggots
8. Marmite
9. Semolina
10. Beetroot (in vinegar)
11. Pickled egg
12. Haggis
13. Sandwich spread
14. Cockles (in vinegar)
15. Spaghetti hoops
16. Banana custard
17. Chicken tikka masala
18. Kippers
19. Rhubarb
20. Tinned tomato soup

Comments?

I love Brits..and especially the city of London.. but for the most part
this list looks way better than most of what I have eaten there. lol

On Thu, 6 Apr 2006 10:01:05 +0100, Adam Funk wrote:
national dish, chicken tikka masala, earned 17th spot, but at least
managed to beat faggots, sandwich spread and banana custard

What the hell is wrong with chicken tikka masala and banana custard?
As long as you put them on separate dishes, I mean.

¬R Where'd they come from, these guys? And why does it smell
o|- like herring and straw in here all of a sudden?
http://users.bestweb.net/~notr/engel.html --Kevin S. Wilson

On 2006-04-06, Anthony wrote:

Adam Funk wrote:
Here's that list in full. It requires a strong stomach:
1. Tripe
2. Jellied eels
3. Deep-fried Mars bar
4. Brawn (meat from the head of a pig)
5. Black pudding
6. Tapioca
7. Faggots
8. Marmite
9. Semolina
10. Beetroot (in vinegar)
11. Pickled egg
12. Haggis
13. Sandwich spread
14. Cockles (in vinegar)
15. Spaghetti hoops
16. Banana custard
17. Chicken tikka masala
18. Kippers
19. Rhubarb
20. Tinned tomato soup

Just goes to show how tastes vary. Some of the things I really enjoy
are on the list - Black pudding, Marmite, Kippers.

Well, I like 8, 10 14, 16, 18 and 19. 20 is OK. 11 can be good or
very bad.


And I'm not sure
what that chicken thing is.

It's a curry.

commenting only on those things I've actually tried...

snip)

1. Tripe

absolutely gross, no matter how it's cooked

2. Jellied eels
3. Deep-fried Mars bar

flatly refused to try it lol

4. Brawn (meat from the head of a pig)
5. Black pudding

blecchh

6. Tapioca
7. Faggots
8. Marmite

not bad, but not as good as vegemite

9. Semolina

depends how it's cooked, but usujally good

10. Beetroot (in vinegar)

I can live with it, prefer fresh cooked

11. Pickled egg
12. Haggis
13. Sandwich spread
14. Cockles (in vinegar)
15. Spaghetti hoops
16. Banana custard

mmmmmmmmm

17. Chicken tikka masala

pretty good (though Indian-type food not a fave)

18. Kippers
19. Rhubarb

mmmmm apple & rhubarb crumble

20. Tinned tomato soup

made with milk not water, and lots of butter, and eaten with fresh bread and
butter

Adam Funk wrote:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/04/05/uk_food_poll/

A poll of 4,903 people by the Beeb's foodie mag Olive has proved
what anyone south of Lancashire has always known: tripe is
completely disgusting and no-one in their right mind would touch it
with a ten-foot fork.


Comments?

Spotted dick?

--
YOP...

Cross posting removed

Adam Funk wrote:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/04/05/uk_food_poll/

A poll of 4,903 people by the Beeb's foodie mag Olive has proved
what anyone south of Lancashire has always known: tripe is
completely disgusting and no-one in their right mind would touch it
with a ten-foot fork.

Here's that list in full. It requires a strong stomach:
1. Tripe
2. Jellied eels
3. Deep-fried Mars bar
4. Brawn (meat from the head of a pig)
5. Black pudding
6. Tapioca
7. Faggots
8. Marmite
9. Semolina
10. Beetroot (in vinegar)
11. Pickled egg
12. Haggis
13. Sandwich spread
14. Cockles (in vinegar)
15. Spaghetti hoops
16. Banana custard
17. Chicken tikka masala
18. Kippers
19. Rhubarb
20. Tinned tomato soup

Comments?

Have eaten everything on the list and like most of them. Except the
sandwich spread, spaghetti hoops and tinned tomato soup.

Not surprised the list contains so many relatively traditional foods. A
foodie will normally avoid such things in favour of perceived
'creativity'. So while the 'Olive' readers may not like them, all those
things sell well and are eaten regularly in the UK. Which is how it
should be LOL.

In article ,
says...
commenting only on those things I've actually tried...

snip)

1. Tripe

absolutely gross, no matter how it's cooked
Agreed. My gran used to love it. "green tripe" frsh from the slaughter
house is worse. It ussually contaisn the last meal. It was all our great
danes could digest.

2. Jellied eels
3. Deep-fried Mars bar

flatly refused to try it lol

I believe the lates trend is the deep fried sausage kebab.
Take one foot long sausage (pork/offal and cereal), wrap in doner kebab
meat, dip in batter, deep fry until crisp, approx 1000 calories.

4. Brawn (meat from the head of a pig)
5. Black pudding

blecchh
Which have you tried, with the fatty lumps or without?

6. Tapioca
7. Faggots
A minced meat dish in strong flavoured gravy for anyone not british.
8. Marmite

not bad, but not as good as vegemite
It is definatley a love hate thing. I love it.
9. Semolina

depends how it's cooked, but usujally good

10. Beetroot (in vinegar)

I can live with it, prefer fresh cooked

11. Pickled egg
Never tried, something puts me off, even though I love pickled
vegetables.
12. Haggis
Stunning with mashed potato and mashed turnip/swede, or even just on hot
buttered toast
13. Sandwich spread
14. Cockles (in vinegar)
15. Spaghetti hoops
16. Banana custard

mmmmmmmmm

17. Chicken tikka masala

pretty good (though Indian-type food not a fave)
Try a Chicken Jalfrezi or Chicken polak
18. Kippers.
19. Rhubarb

mmmmm apple & rhubarb crumble
Going to try a Rhubarb and ginger crumble. The recipe sounds wonderful.

--
Carl Robson
Car PC Build starts again. http://smallr.com/rz
Homepage: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

"Adam Funk" wrote

Here's that list in full. It requires a strong stomach:
1. Tripe
2. Jellied eels
3. Deep-fried Mars bar
4. Brawn (meat from the head of a pig)
5. Black pudding
6. Tapioca
7. Faggots
8. Marmite
9. Semolina
10. Beetroot (in vinegar)
11. Pickled egg
12. Haggis
13. Sandwich spread
14. Cockles (in vinegar)
15. Spaghetti hoops
16. Banana custard
17. Chicken tikka masala
18. Kippers
19. Rhubarb
20. Tinned tomato soup

Comments?

The British are disgusting for even considering those
things as food. That should not be misconstrued to
imply the non-existence of BILFs.

--oTTo--

"NeedforSwede2" wrote

19. Rhubarb

mmmmm apple & rhubarb crumble
Going to try a Rhubarb and ginger crumble. The recipe sounds wonderful.

Oh, now you mention the other ingredients. Rhubarb
and *sugar* is okay. Rhubarb straight is nasty. I
knew kids who ate it straight from the garden. Ick.

--oTTo--

"nimrod poindexter, idiot extraordinaire" wrote:

Spotted dick?

You can get some prescription ointment for that.

Thanks,
Don

"Otto Bahn" wrote

Oh, now you mention the other ingredients. Rhubarb
and *sugar* is okay. Rhubarb straight is nasty. I
knew kids who ate it straight from the garden. Ick.

Yeah! With salt! Great stuff.

nancy

On Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:26:51 -0400, George wrote:

MG wrote:
commenting only on those things I've actually tried...

snip)


1. Tripe


absolutely gross, no matter how it's cooked


Probably because you never had it properly prepared. We have a couple
neighborhood places that feature it. Previously I never cared for it but
I like their versions which are nothing like I previously ever had.


It is supposed to cure a hang over. Is it because it is SO good you
forget about the hang over. I have had it before..the texture was a
'bit' off for me. g