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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #90 on: September 24, 2003, 05:10:56 PM »
Its not silly Kiz.....sometimes things get lost in translation. Just ask them over for a cuppa, they'll know how to differentiate between the two :)
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #91 on: September 24, 2003, 05:16:18 PM »
LOL thanks Celtic.  I have to say I've tried saying things like cuppa and brilliant with my Boston accent and somehow it just doesn't sound right to me.  But I'll keep trying.  I guess some words just don't come out right.  I even think I sound awkward saying the word: Union.  Its part of my company name too.  <SIGH>
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #92 on: September 24, 2003, 05:19:37 PM »
Know what ya mean........I still say "cah" instead of motor and occasionally get asked  "Whats a cah?"......Don't lose yer Boston accent, its recognized all over the world to the trained ear! ;)
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #93 on: September 24, 2003, 05:22:23 PM »
Here's a new one... I found out this week that I was wrong for baking a bought quiche and eating it warm, as it is intended to be a cold snack or lunch only. I've been banned from serving it warm to the kids, as a major faux pas. ::) Any thoughts??
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #94 on: September 24, 2003, 06:19:07 PM »
Between the CAH and the quiche I am just chuckling myself to stiches.

Anyway food snob that I am...I figured I would throw my hat in the ring on the quiche issue.  Quiche should not be served hot from the oven, but neither should it be cold...think of congeled cheese...bleah... :P

Most times it is served at room temp or a bit wamer.... Honestly though I don't think the kids will be ruined for eating a slightly warm or slightly cold quiche.... ;D  

Many recipes say to let it set for a min of 5 mins.... so technically it can still be quite warm.
If you check out www.epicurious.com and punch in quiche you will have your support to serve it warm!
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #95 on: September 24, 2003, 06:41:07 PM »
Hmm, but I really think I need a .co.uk to support this theory, not a dot com. He wouldn't give it another thought if it were an American site. I need to know what Delia or Jamie Oliver would say on the issue. ;)
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #96 on: September 24, 2003, 07:18:12 PM »
I'm a warm quiche eater myself. In fact, I had it out at a local restaurant a couple of days back...and it was served warmed. (Without me requesting it.) I wonder if it's a regional thing.
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #97 on: September 24, 2003, 07:30:22 PM »
lol LisaE maybe its a M A N thing??
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #98 on: September 24, 2003, 07:49:41 PM »
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Hmm, but I really think I need a .co.uk to support this theory, not a dot com. He wouldn't give it another thought if it were an American site. I need to know what Delia or Jamie Oliver would say on the issue. ;)


Outside of a blatant statement, I found this on BBC's website.....a recipe for Quiche Lorraine....it says serve warm or cold!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/quichelorraine_68110.shtml


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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #99 on: September 24, 2003, 07:55:03 PM »
lol, thanks Sherry!

I think it's a case of, his mum never served it to him this way, hence it's wrong to do it differently, which I get a lot. ;)
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #100 on: September 24, 2003, 08:44:57 PM »
There ya go! ;D

Let's hear it for warm quiche eaters!  Of course I eat cold pizza too so there!
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #101 on: September 24, 2003, 08:53:11 PM »
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Can I ask what will probably be a "stupid" question?  Ok its about this tea vs. dinner thing.  If I'm meeting the new neighbors and want to ask them over for a cup of tea after dinner.  How would I do this?  


In my experience it's always 'would you like to come round for a coffee.  Even if you're going to be having tea. ::)
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« Reply #102 on: September 24, 2003, 08:54:37 PM »
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Here's a new one... I found out this week that I was wrong for baking a bought quiche and eating it warm, as it is intended to be a cold snack or lunch only. I've been banned from serving it warm to the kids, as a major faux pas. ::) Any thoughts??


So, why would they have directions on the box for heating it up?  Hmmmm.  Ask him that!  We eat warm quiche in this house too. ;)
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #103 on: September 24, 2003, 09:04:12 PM »
We always heat them up too... and like Mindy said, they even give instructions for it! :)  David eats his warm as well... hm...
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Re: LIST: Things that the Brits think we're nuts f
« Reply #104 on: September 24, 2003, 09:04:48 PM »
Yuck...I don't even like the thought of eating quiche cold. :-X Warm is the only way to go. ;)
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