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03 Mar 2018, 8:26 am

I’m sorry, Tequila. You can call me a Yank if you want

I’ve always though Brit was a neutral term.

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03 Mar 2018, 8:27 am

Temeraire wrote:

Tequila wrote:

Temeraire wrote:

Tequila wrote:

Temeraire wrote:

Nobody replied to the corned beef hash debate.
(is it a stew or mash potato n beans dish?)

It's a stew, surely?

You might not believe this Tequilla, but some people actually mix corned beef with mash and beans, mix it all up and call it corned beef hash - really, I am not lying!

Sounds delightful. Would take a rather sloppy charactet though.

I do prefer the stew version, in fact, I have just added corned beef to my shopping list.
Right below choc n coconut cookies.

Off-topic but apparently bacon grill was once a thing. Not the same these days, or so I was told.

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03 Mar 2018, 8:29 am

kraftiekortie wrote:

I’m sorry, Tequila. You can call me a Yank if you want

I’ve always though Brit was a neutral term.

It has negative associations with Ireland and Irish-Americans, particularly historically. It can be a term of abuse.

Use of the term Yank here has mostly ceased but it's mostly pejorative in any case.

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03 Mar 2018, 8:33 am

We mix in corned beef with potatoes and peppers and onions—and call it corned beef hash.

Without the corned beef, and with the potatoes diced, it’s called “home fries” in the northern US, especially the Northeast.

It’s not considered a stew.

I’m called a Yank all the time by people from all over.

Duly noted, Tequila.

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03 Mar 2018, 8:39 am

Tbh, I didn't know that the term Brit could be considered offensive to some.
Although I can understand the southern Irish not wanting to be associated with the term.

It is easy for me to say because I am English.

So what is the best alternative to avoid offense?

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03 Mar 2018, 8:40 am

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I’m called a Yank all the time by people from all over.

You have everything possible on a stick, it seems. We know about your State Fairs. ;-)

I understand there is tension within the US about the term Yank.

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03 Mar 2018, 8:42 am

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Brit was popular with physical force Irish republicans in NI.

The Indian subcontinent used to use the term Britisher, which dates from the colonial days. I just use the term Briton or British.

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03 Mar 2018, 8:43 am

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Anyway, it is not really viable so I am not going to worry too much.

I am going to ponder what to put in my leek and potato soup apart from the obvious.

The lentils and barley are bubbling away.

Bacon. I usually have a pack of ‘cooking’ bacon as it’s called lurking in the fridge or freezer. Although the name always puzzles me because what other types of bacon are there - ornamental?

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03 Mar 2018, 8:46 am

I am comfortable to call myself a Brit and be called a Brit.

But I will be more aware of this in the future.

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03 Mar 2018, 8:48 am

Ultradeepfield wrote:

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Anyway, it is not really viable so I am not going to worry too much.

I am going to ponder what to put in my leek and potato soup apart from the obvious.

The lentils and barley are bubbling away.

Bacon. I usually have a pack of ‘cooking’ bacon as it’s called lurking in the fridge or freezer. Although the name always puzzles me because what other types of bacon are there - ornamental?

We'll have smoked thin bacon and none of that back bacon rubbish. Foreign bacon has a lot going for it.

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03 Mar 2018, 8:50 am

Ultradeepfield wrote:

Temeraire wrote:

Anyway, it is not really viable so I am not going to worry too much.

I am going to ponder what to put in my leek and potato soup apart from the obvious.

The lentils and barley are bubbling away.

Bacon. I usually have a pack of ‘cooking’ bacon as it’s called lurking in the fridge or freezer. Although the name always puzzles me because what other types of bacon are there - ornamental?

Oh, I do have some ham. Yes, I think ham and chicken for tomorrows left overs will be nice.

I also buy cooking bacon but only because it is a fraction of the price and I can use the larger piece for a gammon meal.
Perhaps there is the cured type which Italians eat a lot of that doesn't need cooking, similar to smoked salmon which doesn't need cooking.

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03 Mar 2018, 8:53 am

Salty gammon with loads of fat still on - scrumptious!

El gordo! (or gordita!)

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03 Mar 2018, 8:54 am

Temeraire wrote:

Tequila wrote:

Temeraire wrote:

Nobody replied to the corned beef hash debate.
(is it a stew or mash potato n beans dish?)

It's a stew, surely?

You might not believe this Tequilla, but some people actually mix corned beef with mash and beans, mix it all up and call it corned beef hash - really, I am not lying!

I’ve never done either of these but do a corned beef pie using a recipe from my MIL - mash corn beef into a casserole dish, top with fried chopped onion and cheese sauce, then top with mashed potato and chuck in the oven, serve with baked beans. Proper gourmet stuff round my gaff

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03 Mar 2018, 8:56 am

Ultradeepfield wrote:

Temeraire wrote:

Tequila wrote:

Temeraire wrote:

Nobody replied to the corned beef hash debate.
(is it a stew or mash potato n beans dish?)

It's a stew, surely?

You might not believe this Tequilla, but some people actually mix corned beef with mash and beans, mix it all up and call it corned beef hash - really, I am not lying!

That does sound delicious.

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03 Mar 2018, 8:57 am

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03 Mar 2018, 9:04 am

Tequila wrote:

Now I have to make a corned beef hash to remove my ear worm.

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