Dinnertime 

"Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing." (granfury) 06/07/2018 at 18:40 • Filed to: None

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Take an about-to-expire take and bake pizza ($4), a highly discounted package of provolone ($1.49), sprinkle on some chopped onion and red pepper, and toss in some Korean pork and artichoke hearts that happen to be sitting around and you have an awesome, cheap dinner that will last for days and cost less than a fast food burger combo.

Grindintosecond > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/07/2018 at 18:47

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awesome. Now, do the dishes! ;)

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/07/2018 at 18:56

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You forgot Pineapples

Svend > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/07/2018 at 19:06

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Got some chips added some Dutch fritessaus.

Some Scotch and a Coke.

Stapleface > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/07/2018 at 19:09

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Stuck at work with no dinner. Looks like I’ll be visiting Taco Bell tonight. Come on 9:30!

As for take and bakes, they’re surprisingly edible, depending on where you get them.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Svend 06/07/2018 at 19:14

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I like to mix mayo and a little mustard for my chips. That children’s condiment, ketchup, is not allowed in my house.

(cue the indignation in 3...2...1...)

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Grindintosecond 06/07/2018 at 19:18

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I’ve already put off that task for a few years so why do them now? I had a little disagreement with the natural gas supplier -they wanted money and I didn’t want to give them any - so I lived without hot water for nearly two years.

Lots of people in my area are looking for all-electric homes so they don’t have to deal with the thieves that make up our gas supplier, and, based on my experiences, I can’t really blame them.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Stapleface 06/07/2018 at 19:23

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Mmmm - chalupa box. That was my breakfast/lunch today at 0900. Its priced differently at various locations. $5 at one store, and $5.99 at the one nearest my office (of course).

I do like real, authentic Mexican food, but sometimes I get a craving for pseudomex that only Taco Hell can satisfy...

Svend > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/07/2018 at 19:43

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Dutch friressaus is like salad cream with a bit of mayonnaise.

I like ketchup and don’t care if people know it or like it.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Svend 06/07/2018 at 19:51

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What is the American equivalent of salad cream? It’s not something I’m familiar with. Here, especially in the Midwest where I currently reside,they just put ranch dressing on everything ...

Svend > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/07/2018 at 20:26

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I don’t think there is an equivalent to Salad Cream, it’s very much a British thing.

In fact because more people now put it in their sandwiches, Heinz is considering changing it’s name to Sandwich Cream.

Which has understandably upset many as it’s been called Salad Cream since 1914.

Since Heinz merged with Kraft, Kraft have been screwing everything up, ruddy yanks (no offence).

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Svend 06/07/2018 at 21:10

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I’ll have to track some down and give it a go. I have plenty of other miscellaneous condiments around here, like HP sauce, some bratwurst sauce, and 8 or 9 kinds of mustard amongst tons of Asian and Indian sauces. I’m sure I can find some locally at somewhere like Global Foods. I’ve never bought any because I had no idea what to expect; I still don’t, but I’m willing to experiment.

Oh yeah, we do all sorts of stupid shit, trying to make everything around the world just like it is in America. No! Stop it! Wheeler Dealers was wrecked, not because of a new mechanic but because it’s now like every other American car build show. Target failed miserably in Canada because they didn’t adapt to the local culture but insisted on doing everything just like they do it in the states. Wrong. I really wish we’d just back off and stop insisting that the rest of the world be just like us.

Svend > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/07/2018 at 21:40

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Salad cream is great on egg or egg salad sandwiches in place of mayo, on cheese or cheese and onion sandwiches, or ham and cheese sandwiches. Or just traditionally, poured over a simple salad of lettuce, radishes, spring onions, cucumbers and salad tomatoes.

If there is a British ex-pat store near you, you’ll certainly find it there.

There are certain foods no Brits can live without for an extended period aboard.

Necessary

Salad Cream, Branston Pickle, tea bags, British Heinz Beans (quite different from American stuff), chocolate, coffee (freeze dried Nescafe), etc...

Optional

biscuits (jaffa cakes, digestives, custard creams, custard powder, fruit juice drinks (Robinson’s, Ribena, Vimto), mushy peas, etc...

https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/

http://www.britsuperstore.com/uk/

http://www.britstore.co.uk/

Stapleface > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/07/2018 at 21:44

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Yah, all of the boxes are usually 5 bucks by me.

And I agree 100% about Taco Bell. It’s not great food, but it hits a specific spot. Nothing beats good Mexican though.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Svend 06/07/2018 at 22:19

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I do have a few good places here for international foods, and am always on the hunt for newer and better. I’ll have to ask a co-worker if he knows of any I’m not familiar with; he moved here from Chesterfield a year or two back, so I imagine he knows where to get his favorites from back home.

I have a few favorite items that I always ask others to bring back for me when they visit the UK: blackcurrant and licorice hard candies and mint Aero bars are amongst the top items; a number of other items I can source locally (tea, HP sauce, Walker’s shortbread, etc.) I did have a favorite pub back in California that was the only place where I could get Fuller’s London Pride on tap. I know that many of these things may not be best in class, but they’re tasty and familiar. Growing up, my mother would take me to all sorts of restaurants and stores from around the world, getting me to try numerous things that were uncommon in the US. I will always be grateful to her for exposing me to new and different cuisine and cultures. It also helps that she loves to cook, and is an expert in Asian cooking despite being of Polish and Ukrainian extraction.

Moving from Los Angeles to the Midwest has taken a bit of adjustment, and I still find many of my friends out here to be very reserved and apprehensive, culinary speaking. What I need to do next is to try some of the many Bosnian joints around here; apparently we are home to the largest Bosnian community outside of Bosnia. So many things to try, just not enough time.

Svend > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/07/2018 at 22:35

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If you’ve not tried it, one of the best dilute or what you’d likely call squash drinks is Vimto.

It’s so incredibly refreshing. It’s made from grapes, raspberries and blackcurrants. It’s a great way to keep kids and adults hydrated because it tastes so good.

There are so much great stuff to try.

Visit a British ex-pat store if there is one nearby and just have a field day.