It’s expensive to travel, particularly out of the country. I want to experience foods from other cultures, so the International food aisle at my local grocery store will have to be my source of culture.
It’s a little dub-t, I guess, experiencing “culture” at my grocery store.
Oh well.
So welcome to the first episode on our journey!
This episode: Heinz Spotted Dick
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Tate works with a British chap who laughed when he told him we were going to try some Spotted Dick. He recommended we try it with some Lyle’s Golden Syrup. (Mmmmm, Lyle’s.)
We followed the directions on the can, microwaving for several minutes. After cooking, we poured a little heaven, er, I mean, Lyle’s on top.
Verdict: Well. Hmmm. It’s kinda like a dry-ish gingerbread-like cake with raisins. I guess if you like dry cake, gingerbread, and raisins, then this would be a jolly good dessert.
I didn’t much care for it, even when I added more Lyle’s. Tate really liked it.
Stayed tuned for future episodes of our culinary journey down the International food aisle. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
do you want things that are a bit icky? try jarred gefelte fish. even the jelly. I’ve never been a fan, but some folks just love it.
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If you can find them you should really try Wagon Wheels(the British version,not the Canadian one, there *is* a difference). It is a bit like a moonpie, with chocolate, marshmellow and a biscuit smooshed together into a bit of heavenly yummyness.
You should’ve asked – I would’ve warned you straight away from that can.
However, if you can get hold of golden syrup cake, you’ll be in heaven.
Damn, now I’m gonna have to go buy some.
So let me get this right… YOU don’t like Spotted Dick. And Tate does like Spotted Dick. Hmmmmm.
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Yuck! You were brave to even open the tin!
Brits have some bizarre desserts
As for Wagon Wheels? They are FAR nicer than Moonpies – and now since my husband is currently in Ireland, I’m going to have to call him and get him to bring some back to Florida!
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I got this very can of spotted dick for a Xmas gift last year. Gag gift that will now be passed along every year. I am not about to eat that shit.
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If you like Lyle’s (and who wouldn’t!) you should try making treacle tart, which is basically a golden syrup pie. Yumm-o. (I can e-mail you a recipe if you like!)
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When I was little and groceyshopping with my mom, I yearned to try all the food in the adorable jars and bottles on the tops and bottom shelves. You know, the ones that didn’t say Kraft or Little Debbie.
I’ve been trying interesting food based on it’s unique packaging ever since I’ve been buying my own groceries. This series is right up my alley (or aisle.)
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DO you live nearby a World Market? If so, they have a nice collection of really great ethnic food and sweets. I have really enjoyed most everything I have tried.
In my next life I would like to be a grocery store buyer. You know, that person that tries foods and decides if they would sell. I love food.
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i’m sorry, but cake from a can is just NEVER okay. hahah.
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This is so funny! I’ve seen this but not tried it.
Btw, love the hair. And it does look as if it will grow out to look like the picture!
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I’m so glad I’m getting a global education on food. I honestly thought Spotted Dick was some kind of meat like pie. The more you know…
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Aside from the fact that it’s cake. In a can. I don’t know that I could get past the name to even try it.
Sounds like a VD or something.
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I am so not eating anything called Spotted Dick.
You’re a brave girl.
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just the name of that snack made my stomach do a flip :-/
and the picture doesn’t make it look a whole lot better! LOL
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Love this! Cute idea.
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would they have anything dutch in the aisle? hutspot perhaps?
I love going to grocery stores when in other countries, or going to the indonesian tokos here in Holland. Just delightful!
And Lyles Golden Syrup…. oh yes, HEAVEN!
Why have I always assumed spotted dick was some sort of spam-like meat? Huh.
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I see this every week when I grocery shop. Thank you for enlightening me.
I cannot, however, find the Lyles in our international aisle and I am very disappointed about that.
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Last night you were eating morels on Twitter, today it’s Spotted Dick? You have broad tastes in food.
I love Lyle’s. I use it in place of corn syrup.
The other thing you eat it with is custard. Creme anglais if you want to be fancy. Pourable custard, which soaks in & fixes the dryness bit somewhat. Not syrup & custard both though, I don’t think.
Yes, the british have many, many variations of dough with raisins & spices. teacakes, fruitcake, hotcross buns, scones.
the first time I had trifle, I was thrilled that it was basically the same cookies in pudding concept as banana pudding. Except, without the icky bananas! Instead: strawberries! Win!
The British should never be allowed to prepare food. Even if they are having it made by Heinz.
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I think you should try pickled herrings next.
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There are so many things wrong about that, I don’t even know where to start.
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HaHa!! You are far more daring than I am!! I do think that Lyle’s looks really good!! Yummm…
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HaHa!! You are far more daring than I am!! I do think that Lyle’s looks really good!! Yummm…
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Ooops, should have said great post! Waiting on the next post!
WOW- I am not sure I would have been brave enough to try anything to eat with “dick” in the name!!!! Good for you!
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I want to know where you’ve been grocery shopping, ’cause I MISS British food and have a deep deep affection for both spotted dick and lyle’s.
Mmmm…. spotted dick.
Ok, that came out wrong…
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oh, yeah! i have always wanted spotted dick.
try some of the taste of thai stuff. it’s not bad! particularly, the pad thai for two.
so yeah, if you like i can mail you a packet of cock flavored soup. country of orign :america. i’ve been dying to purchase and bestow this soup upon someone who appreciates some culinary diversity. there is a picture of a red rooster on it, but i’m thinking its just because it wouldn’t sell with a giant red phallus.
I’ll pass.
; )
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So I read (subscribe) to over 100 blogs. And in my attempt for sanity I decided to be rough and go in and UNsubscribe to a few. And then I come to yours, with your wonderful photos, adorable haircut (I think you copied ME) and things like SPOTTED DICK. And well…all I can say is…I will never unsubscribe. Especially when you keep putting your kid in camo and flashing your boobs like that.
This is entertainment.
Hey. Given away a printer at my place this week. FYI
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I can ONLY imagine what my husband would have to say about spotted dick being covered in Lyle’s Golden Syrup.
I just threw up a little in my mouth.
Which country is spotted dick from? I thought it was British?
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