How Snobbery Helped Take the Spice Out of European Cooking

Re:How Snobbery Helped Take the Spice Out of European Cooking by mikehawkins on Wednesday July 01, 2015 @09:45AM (#9811719)

I'll agree with much of this - but after 8 years living in London and now in Manchester, the 'objective horribleness' of British food is now about 15-20 years out of date. Back in the day, sure - man, how my parents could tell stories when stationed over in the UK.

But now? I've had superb meals in both city and country - and there's been a big rediscovery of the roots of British cuisine. Just with better ingredients, imagination, and avoiding shudder the classic blunder of oversteaming the veggies. :)

Case in point - hit up the Bull in Highgate in London. Amazing pub, that serves top-notch food for about $15 a plate.

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Re:How Snobbery Helped Take the Spice Out of European Cooking by Russwrites on Wednesday July 01, 2015 @04:01PM (#9814742)

English food is improving but there are still some shockers to be found. Having a molten lump of cheddar cheese in a curry when you are expecting paneer (as stated on the menu) makes you wonder if the chef tries their own food.

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