[Ellie]

It's all good, but I think Thai is my favourite.

[Amadeus]

sam.adams61, on 2 Feb, 2009 - 02:58 AM, said:

What on earth is 'Poutine'? The name alone reminds me of the illegal Irish Poteen...pronounced po-cheen (depending on which part of the Emerald Isle you happen to live in). Having said that, if you ever fancy a 'Heart-attack-on-a-plate', then have an Ulster Fry...send me your address & I'll send you the ingredients.

ps. don't forget the postage and packing.

LOL, it's nothing like Poteen in taste or short term effect, although the long term effect of life shortening is similar if ingested in large quantity

Poutine is a French Canadian dish comprised of French Fries (or chips across the pond), gravy, and a whackload of melted cheese. As with anything else, there are several dozens of variations.

[NeoTifa]

In that case poutine sounds delish! Thai is also another fav. Expecially the Thai peanut noodles or spicy coconut chicken. Mmmmm

[modi123_1]

The Ruben
Thunderbird Dressing

Both were created in my city... and the Ruben was invented in the building I currently work in.

[runfaster]

I actually like fish and chips with lots of lemon juice and ketchup. Good stuff!

[sam.adams61]

I have a friend going to New York for a few days later this month...I've asked him to bring me home one of those chilly...or is it chillie, or is it chile???...anyway, it's one of those things you see on the American movies, etc. Anyone recommend these?? With lots of everything...oh yeh, I would'nt mind trying one of those humongous burgers. I just hope they survive the trip back home!!

[NeoTifa]

It's chili, and I doubt it

[baavgai]

Linkowiezi, on 2 Feb, 2009 - 01:29 AM, said:

Well, I have to go with what I hunt myself, Moose/Elk or whatever you might call it.
I call it 'Älg', and I love it!

Looks like Älg is Moose. Strangely, I've never had any moose. Lots of deer, though. Good stuff.

sam.adams61, on 2 Feb, 2009 - 04:21 PM, said:

I have a friend going to New York for a few days later this month...I've asked him to bring me home one of those chilly...

New York is not known for it's chili. Giant deli sandwiches, pizza, and pretzels that taste vaguely of car exhaust are probably closest to NYC iconic foods. Chili is more Texas, Midwest fare. However, I think the most "American" food is probably Fried Chicken; it's the only food with no other nation claiming it, at any rate. Many Southern favs are also quintessential American, like grits, biscuits and gravy. Only the chicken would travel well, I'm afraid.

I'd also nominate buffalo wings, but they're kind of new to the game.

Any other food can be called American if an individual portion size is enough to feed a family of four anywhere else on the planet.

[NeoTifa]

Rofl Baavgai. Fried potatoes, fried bologna, well, anything fried can be called American. If it decreases your life span by 30 years and and drips grease its American.

[sam.adams61]

NeoTifa, on 2 Feb, 2009 - 06:10 PM, said:

Rofl Baavgai. Fried potatoes, fried bologna, well, anything fried can be called American. If it decreases your life span by 30 years and and drips grease its American.

NeoTifa, you don't know grease until you've had an Ulster Fry...aka, heart-attack-on-a-plate! And by the way, Baavgai, grits (sounds like something picked up off the ground) & biscuits with gravy...come on! Biscuits are for dunking in a mug of strong tea

[NeoTifa]

Grits are like oatmeal, but made out of corn I think.



Also, I don't know if your biscuits are like our biscuits, but I've never had them with tea, and they are freaking delicious under a big slop of steaming hot homemade country gravy made by yours truely. ^_____^

[sam.adams61]

NeoTifa, on 3 Feb, 2009 - 03:03 PM, said:

Grits are like oatmeal, but made out of corn I think.



Also, I don't know if your biscuits are like our biscuits, but I've never had them with tea, and they are freaking delicious under a big slop of steaming hot homemade country gravy made by yours truely. ^_____^

Sounds good...send a sample; the biscuits and gravy that is...think I'll pass on the Grits.

This post has been edited by sam.adams61: 04 February 2009 - 05:39 AM

[baavgai]

sam.adams61, on 3 Feb, 2009 - 08:06 AM, said:

NeoTifa, on 2 Feb, 2009 - 06:10 PM, said:

Rofl Baavgai. Fried potatoes, fried bologna, well, anything fried can be called American. If it decreases your life span by 30 years and and drips grease its American.

NeoTifa, you don't know grease until you've had an Ulster Fry...aka, heart-attack-on-a-plate! And by the way, Baavgai, grits (sounds like something picked up off the ground) & biscuits with gravy...come on! Biscuits are for dunking in a mug of strong tea

You can think if grits as kind of a corn porridge. It's served both sweet and savory. Not quite the same like polenta, but close. Grits tends to be less gritty than polenta.

Biscuits are quick bread, Similar to a scone, made with much butter and more tender than the lightest scone I've ever had. The standard white "gravy" is actually a French Béchamel sauce, The is often enhanced with sausage, bacon, bacon drippings, or all of the above. There is another "gravy" based on coffee, but it's not as common and frankly not as good. The gravy is poured over the biscuit.

Yes, fried is best. Along those likes, a "chicken fried steak" is also a Southern win, with cheap tasty meat, fried chick coating goodness, and smothered in that white biscuit gravy. Damn, I'm hungry now.

An Ulster Fry, btw, its a typical American dinner breakfast. No black pudding. But if you substitute scrapple you're probably close.

[sam.adams61]

Hey, Baavgai....you mean to tell me you've got real genuine Irish soda bread & potatoe bread in the USA? Lovely toasted soda with lots of real butter dripping from it...running down between the fingers, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! Gorgeous

[NeoTifa]

You mean pancakes?