One of my Blogroll favorites is the food blog, Accidental Hedonist. Kate Hopkins not only gives great recipies, she tickles the funny bone as well. This entry had me giggling like a little girl. I know everyone makes fun of the way Southerners talk, but really folks, a dessert called "Spotted Dick"?
FROM ACCIDENTAL HEDONIST:
"The following list comes from the wonderfully silly book Gastronaut, by Stefan Gates. In this book, he poses the theory that British Food is looked down upon, not because the food is bad, but rather because of the rather unfortunate names.
Consider the following (and points will be given to those who can describe each dish and/or food product).
Aberdeen Nips
Beef Cecils
Black Pudding
Bubble and Squeak
Clapshot
Cullen Skink
Dean's Cream
Fitless Cock
Flummery
Girdle Sponges
Hob Nobs
Huffkins
Hunter's Buns
Love in Disguise
Inky Pinky
Knickerbocker Glory
Marmite
Priddy Oggies
Scouse
Singing Hinnies
Slot
Spotted Dick
Toad-in-the-hole
Wet Nelly
Wow-Wow Sauce
Let it be known that I am a fan of some British foods (although, for the life of me I don't understand the desire for Heinz peas or Baked beans). I've eaten several of the above items, and have enjoyed all of them.
But the names? When comparing two dishes, one named Mousse au chocolat and one named Spotted Dick, which sounds more appetizing? Are there any theories as to why British foods are named the way they are?"
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