Moaning about the lack of British Food when abroad

Ktsmum

Just back from safari in South Africa, the Chef at our base was fantastic and we ate Kudu, Ostrich, Wildebeeste, Warthog and Impala, all delicious, it was so good to experience local foid

I thought the reason for going on a safari was to admire & get -up close to the creatures. ktsmum?
Not to eat them all! 😶

Crossstitchfan

keepingquiet

Where did people find this 'non-story?' Obviously some media person who thought it would be of interest to people?

Who really cares what this woman thinks?

For years Brits have gone abroad expecting to have their fry up fast food and the market has served it to them.

They are not interested in the culture of other countries- they just want home with sunshine...

What is the matter with you? Did you get out of bed the wrong side?
People come on here to tell the rest of us about what they have been doing, eating, experiencing etc.
I care what this woman ( and anyone else who posts on here) thinks. If there is a subject that doesn’t interest me, I scroll down and find one that does. You could do the same.
When will people like you realise it’s not all about you? Please don’t be an ar*e, just walk away and stop boring the rest of us.
If you don’t want to read these stories, please stay off here and stop spoiling it for people who are interested. You are an absolute pain!

This is incredibly rude. Who are you to tell a contributor not to express their opinion. Then to name call ""are*e" "pain".
Take your own advice and "just scroll down".
You continue your nonsense after these remarks. Were you a playground bully.

Seem to have hit a nerve somewhere I think...

The fun of going to different countries IS their food and their culture. I would never have found out what "Crumbs of the Shepherd" were on a Spanish menu if I hadn't tried it

Hi Sparkefizz. I read your post and it gave me a chuckle. I'm from the USA and am familiar with "hash browns" but don't eat them. They are made from peeled, shredded potatoes that are fried. Most people buy them frozen, already shredded. There's even a recipe for a cheesy casserole made with the frozen hash browns. I used to make it but it's really not a healthy food choice.

keepingquiet

Seem to have hit a nerve somewhere I think...

😀

For what it's worth, you're probably right! There are English pubs, Irish bars, you name it all kinds of different national food and drink is served in so many countries now.

However, this was an all-inclusive and perhaps it might have been wise to check the hotel out online first. TripAdviser might have been a good idea - 10 Best British Restaurants in Corfu.

There's nothing better than thick Greek yogurt with fruit though.

Some people just like their 15 minutes of fame.

TerriBull, don’t knock gammon and pineapple, it’s one of my favourites!
Had a holiday in Corfu recently, excellent Greek food, I did spot the odd place catering to our friend (time has not been kind…) but good Greek restaurants abound.

I’m always amused when abroad, to spot a restaurant with photos outside showing ‘standard’ English fare. Just point to egg and chips and there you are😁

Sorry hollysteers and I apologise for mentioning tea bags too thoughless, just as my morning coffe is important to me, I realise after mentioning it, tea likewise is important to others, I didn't think that through......but I'm still amazed when hotels provide an array of delicious foods from their country's cuisine, very cheaply it's not deemed adequate.

Allira yes! I'm with you, Greek yoghurt, the thick stuff none of your Greek 'style' yoghurt thank you very much and with fruit and nuts, my go to breakfast. You can stuff the full English, I have it very occasionally, but here, not abroad

GrammarGrandma

They go abroad for the sunshine! Then want to eat the diet they have at home. I saw a map yesterday that over 50% of British food purchases were of ultra-processed food, the highest in Europe. The lowest was Portugal at 14%

Please can you share the map as Italy and Romania used to be (in 2022) the lowest and the UK and Sweden the highest.

TerriBull

Allira yes! I'm with you, Greek yoghurt, the thick stuff none of your Greek 'style' yoghurt thank you very much and with fruit and nuts, my go to breakfast. You can stuff the full English, I have it very occasionally, but here, not abroad

Yes, so do I 🙂

Daft woman. Never mind she's home now to her chips.

Another one just off to have my Greek Yoghurt and fruit for breakfast. So good!

You are missing my point, but I can’t see the point in explaining it to you. One thing though, I see others on here have used far more insulting words than I have but you didn’t reprimand them. Be consistent please, then your advice would be worth while

Oh dear. Crossstitchfan, nobody else has attacked another poster on this thread. Just you.

Very cross

Deeda, my dh once made a business trip to SE Asia (for him, one of many) with a colleague who would only ever eat in the hotel, where he could have his steak and chips!

Shouldn't be allowed to go abroad for the sake of 'er mental elf!

NotSpaghetti

GrammarGrandma

They go abroad for the sunshine! Then want to eat the diet they have at home. I saw a map yesterday that over 50% of British food purchases were of ultra-processed food, the highest in Europe. The lowest was Portugal at 14%

Please can you share the map as Italy and Romania used to be (in 2022) the lowest and the UK and Sweden the highest.

I think it's the map in this Guardian article.
Interestingly the data used is based on different years in different countries, as there is no common data. The UK data is from 2008 so l really don't know how useful the research is, nor did l get so far as could l be bothered finding who financed it.

The link
www.theguardian.com/science/2018/feb/02/ultra-processed-products-now-half-of-all-uk-family-food-purchases?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Oh my days, that’s the best part, trying different foods especially eating where the locals eat. Maybe they should hire a villa or something and cook their own food.

Iam always embarrassed when visiting Mediterranean countries as I truly dislike fish, shellfish and crustaceans- but I never make a fuss, and always make sure it is my problem and no-one else. Last year on a guided tour of Corsica, I forgot to make it clear before the trip and they were often unable to provide an alternative. I ate the veg and potaoes/rice/pasta and that was that. Going on guided tour of Puglia this year, so made sure I informed the company in advance, but again, will accept alternatives may not always be provided.

N4nna

Oh my days, that’s the best part, trying different foods especially eating where the locals eat. Maybe they should hire a villa or something and cook their own food.

I still can't understand this woman's mentality. I know not everyone likes food other than what they are used to at home, and some - like me - might be on a restricted or limited diet, but surely, it must have occurred to her that making public her complaint would open her up to ridicule?

That's what I can't get to grips with. And even more puzzling - she declares she suffers from ulcerative colitis, and laments the lack of 'hot' sausage and bacon. I have some slight knowledge about UC as my late ex suffered with this and I know that these two food items are definitely not recommended with this condition.

If an English breakfast / British food (what exactly is British Food anyway?) is important to her, did she not research what was likely to be on offer?

Also she said (allegedly) "there was no food we could eat and we couldn't have anything to drink."

... does she mean alcohol (also contraindicated with UC) or that there just wasn't any tea / coffee / water etc?

Package holidays are not always what we hope or expect them to be but I think this woman's ability for critical-thinking is severely challenged.

She was apparently offered £100 in holiday vouchers as compensation but turned it down.

Thanks OldFrill I think my data was newer (2023) but like yours, collected variously over different years.

All sadly not good re the UK.

N4nna

Oh my days, that’s the best part, trying different foods especially eating where the locals eat. Maybe they should hire a villa or something and cook their own food.

One evening in Shanghai we decided to eat locally I had food poisoning and ended up in hospital the next day: my birthday 😥

petra

N4nna

Oh my days, that’s the best part, trying different foods especially eating where the locals eat. Maybe they should hire a villa or something and cook their own food.

One evening in Shanghai we decided to eat locally I had food poisoning and ended up in hospital the next day: my birthday 😥

I ate something in Madeira and was ill for our wedding anniversary. Missed the champagne breakfast, but DH enjoyed it!
He got food poisoning in Wales 😁