Pies, pies and more pies

[AnnieS]

@Sweetie pie

Ok, I thought this thread was about pies. Who cares if different countries say things different.

When I think of pie I think of steak and kidney or chicken and mushroom

Sweet ones that we would eat are apple pie or lemon meringue pie. But I think in the US they call most puddings pies. Apparently pudding is all about sausages. Hence we have black pudding!

I am sure UJ has a perfect recipe which includes black pudding. In fact UJ I think you should write a “politically incorrect cookbook” of your recipes. I think you’d make a mint (which of course you could donate to worthy social causes).

[Mel15]

@Omah

When it’s served as a first course, with gravy, it’s still a pudding …

And when served after the main course with jam, its still a pudding

[Mel15]

@Uncle Joe

If one eats a ‘chocolate brownie’ after a main meal, is that not a ‘pudding’???

I think thats called duff

Well in this house it is

[AnnieS]

@Missy

I think thats called duff

Well in this house it is

haha I just looked this up and up the duff means being “in the pudding club” another term for having a bun in the oven. This site is so educational!

[Sweetie_pie]

Maybe we should think about a pudding club thread?
UJ where are you?

[bakerman]

I had hoped to discuss American pies and post a number of recipes, but it seems like most people would rather talk about puddings. So, I’ll bow out.

[Bratti]

@bakerman

I had hoped to discuss American pies and post a number of recipes, but it seems like most people would rather talk about puddings. So, I’ll bow out.

Never mind the nay slayers Bakerman.
There are plenty of people interested in your pie recipes.
Dont focus on the negative.
Think pies

[bakerman]

I am considering and have asked permission to start an American-style cookery self-mod thread. If I do that, we could discuss all manner of American cooking from Italian to Chinese, to Mexican, and naturally, good, old-fashioned, American cooking. From soups to breads to desserts.

The emphasis would be on how Americans cook the foods of the world. The Italians, of course, invented the pizza, but Americans took pizza to a different level.

There are many different cooking regions within the U.S. and, hopefully we could discuss different styles of creativity.

One thing I strongly believe in, and that is there is no such thing as THE recipe. There is only one thing which matters, personal taste.

[SilverTabby]

@bakerman

I am considering and have asked permission to start an American-style cookery self-mod thread. If I do that, we could discuss all manner of American cooking from Italian to Chinese, to Mexican, and naturally, good, old-fashioned, American cooking. From soups to breads to desserts.

The emphasis would be on how Americans cook the foods of the world. The Italians, of course, invented the pizza, but Americans took pizza to a different level.

There are many different cooking regions within the U.S. and, hopefully we could discuss different styles of creativity.

One thing I strongly believe in, and that is there is no such thing as THE recipe. There is only one thing which matters, personal taste.

That sounds like a great idea, Bakerman, look forward to participating - and learning new recipes!

[summer]

@Silver Tabby

That sounds like a great idea, Bakerman, look forward to participating - and learning new recipes!

I agree go for it Bakerman:) But why not make it cooking from around the world…encouraging recipes from others too ?

[Bratti]

Yes. Why not get a thread going in the self mod section if that’s more the style that you’d prefer. That way all your ideas will be in one thread that you have control of. People will know where to find your stuff if they were looking.
It’s a good idea.

[bakerman]

@summer

I agree go for it Bakerman:) But why not make it cooking from around the world…encouraging recipes from others too ?

I tried that here in the pies thread, and it got bogged down in a wide ranging discussion of what Brits call puddings. Way, way off topic. Besides, you folks have a food forum where you can discuss British ideas of cooking.

[Uncle_Joe]

@bakerman

I tried that here in the pies thread, and it got bogged down in a wide ranging discussion of what Brits call puddings. Way, way off topic. Besides, you folks have a food forum where you can discuss British ideas of cooking.

In which case, why separate it??? - just add your recipes in the ‘recipe’ thread or are you, as your predessors did isolationist???

[bakerman]

@Uncle Joe

In which case, why separate it??? - just add your recipes in the ‘recipe’ thread or are you, as your predessors did isolationist???

I just want to get away from the troublemakers who are looking for a fight. Anyone come to mind ?

[Nom]

@bakerman

I just want to get away from the troublemakers who are looking for a fight. Anyone come to mind ?

You seem to be one.

[bakerman]

@Nom

You seem to be one.

Opinions vary.

[Sweetie_pie]

I hope this is not Bye bye American Pie:lol:
Threads often go off topic Bakerman.
It is like conversation, one thing leads to another. Keep posting your pies. We all love them you know.
Self moderated is NOT the place.
This is the right section.
Now carry on regardless.

[bakerman]

All of my cookery ideas and recipes may now be found in the self-mod thread, American-style cooking". I hope to see you there. But, be nice !

[Morticia]

@Sweetie pie

I hope this is not Bye bye American Pie:lol:
Threads often go off topic Bakerman.
It is like conversation, one thing leads to another. Keep posting your pies. We all love them you know.
Self moderated is NOT the place.
This is the right section.
Now carry on regardless.

It can be if someone wants to be specific and control the flow of the posts
But … so far, they haven’t attracted much attention because they can also be too specific and rigidly controlled.

Hang on, what am I saying … what are you saying Sweetie.
You’ve got your own self-moderated thread. :confused2:

[Linda0818]

Okay, I’m a little unnerved by the arguments on what to call certain foods/types of food and why anyone has a problem with it. Everyone calls things differently.

In the UK, a cookie is a biscuit. That’s just the way it is.

“Pudding” is sometimes referred to as anything dessert-like. It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s actual pudding, as in the dessert pudding, which most Americans see as a spoonable, creamy sweet substance. But Brits often call desserts “pudding” or “pud.”

Why are we having this communication breakdown and why is it ‘bad’ for certain cultures to call certain foods what they have called them for decades and/or centuries?

I’m sorry, but I’m not really understanding this type of dispute because, frankly, it’s quite pointless.

In the UK, zucchini is called “courgettes.”

In the UK, eggplant is called “aubergine.”

In the UK, granola is called “muesli.”

In the UK, potato chips are called “crisps.”

In the UK, ham is called “gammon.”

In the UK, cookies are called “biscuits.”

Etc etc etc.

I don’t understand what is wrong with any of this and why one side of the pond is telling the other side of the pond that their definitions of certain foods is wrong. Because it’s not.

It just is.