p.s. how do you guys over there spell the thing we spell 'moustache'. Mustache?
Goatees are not out at all--in fact facial hair in all varieties, full, "mountain man" long and short goatees abound around here and most places I travel in the states.
Quote from: GSGUK on September 09, 2011, 10:13:26 AMp.s. how do you guys over there spell the thing we spell 'moustache'. Mustache?Apparently either is correct--a little more "uptown" to use the "o" I guess Another situation, if the Brits use the "O" as the proper or preferred spelling of George Bernard Shaw's line, "England and America are two countries divided by a common language."
Quote from: saintc on September 09, 2011, 10:06:36 AMGoatees are not out at all--in fact facial hair in all varieties, full, "mountain man" long and short goatees abound around here and most places I travel in the states. They are out of favor at the moment with the younger crowd, but most of us who are past that age aren't, for the most part, chasing those same trends. At least I hope not. I still see plenty of goatees on a daily basis, but they're almost always worn by guys over 30. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Quote from: saintc on September 09, 2011, 10:25:38 AMQuote from: GSGUK on September 09, 2011, 10:13:26 AMp.s. how do you guys over there spell the thing we spell 'moustache'. Mustache?Apparently either is correct--a little more "uptown" to use the "o" I guess Another situation, if the Brits use the "O" as the proper or preferred spelling of George Bernard Shaw's line, "England and America are two countries divided by a common language." By a common language and also food. If any of you could FedEx some real food over to me, I'd be eternally grateful. A filet mignon, a baked potato (Idaho russet preferably), or even just some real corn chips.
I cannot eat meat in the UK at all, ever, and when I get a craving for meat (and its usually beef), I just have to go without.
STill craving American cuisine after 30 years?You have NO idea.By nature, I'm not a huge meat eater, but I cannot eat meat in the UK at all, ever, and when I get a craving for meat (and its usually beef), I just have to go without. There are so many types of food I cant get here, its unbelievable.Sad but true fact: the baggage allowance between here and the US on British Airways is 2 bags, each weighing 51lbs. When I go to America, I half fill one suitcase with clothes or whatever, and the other case-and-a-half are empty. Coming back, that case-and-a-half is stuffed with food. As long as its not fresh meat or vegetables, I can bring back more or less whatever I like.My next trip is in early December, and I swear to God, I'll leave the airport and head to the first place that serves steak. I dont care where it is. Outback Steakhouse / Sizzler / Ponderosa/ Ruths Chris, here I come.
Quote from: GSGUK on September 09, 2011, 10:41:57 AM I cannot eat meat in the UK at all, ever, and when I get a craving for meat (and its usually beef), I just have to go without. British beef, lamb, etc. were the victim of the common market--prior to that the meat was excellent--Simpson's on the Strand before and after the EU are totally different restaurants regarding the meats. The same is true for the fish. Now, for produce, I could just eat the peas when they're in season in England they're that good. I remember being told that the English didn't 'sauce" their food, it didn't need it. That was true before the EU, not after. "American" style cooking, hamburgers in particular--are, except for shape--totally without relationship to the real thing. Funny though, the French and Italian food didn't decline to the same degree. Except, for the price, they've remained very good.
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