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Saw this in the grocery store today
- Thread starter rlk
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Shopping in the "International Foods" aisle of your grocery store?
That is an English cakeThen again, the English are not known for their cooking
And they're not known for their command of American slang.
I hate to admit it but I've eaten more than my fair share of spotted dick and custard. No comments please. It's good. It warms the cockles of your heart, one spoonful at a time.
PS It's a sponge pudding with raisens usually served with a yellow custard (Bird's)
So, what is it, anyway?
Spotted dick is a traditional British pudding made from suet, or mutton fat. The suet is mixed with other ingredients, such as baking soda, flour, molasses, corn syrup, or nutmeg. This creates a pastry dough, to which raisins or dry fruit are added, hence the dessert's "spots." The dough is traditionally either steamed or boiled, and is often served with a custard sauce.
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/12/what-is-spotted-dick_n_2259693.html
When I saw the ingredients, the main one being Mutton fat, it pretty well turned me off.
Bob
Spotted dick is a traditional British pudding made from suet, or mutton fat. The suet is mixed with other ingredients, such as baking soda, flour, molasses, corn syrup, or nutmeg. This creates a pastry dough, to which raisins or dry fruit are added, hence the dessert's "spots." The dough is traditionally either steamed or boiled, and is often served with a custard sauce.
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/12/what-is-spotted-dick_n_2259693.html
When I saw the ingredients, the main one being Mutton fat, it pretty well turned me off.
Bob
and wash it down with some Mexican Coke. That is also found in the international foods section. 
Leni
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and wash it down with some Mexican Coke. That is also found in the international foods section.
If Mexican coke tastes anything like European coke FORGET IT!
Actually, Mexican Coke tastes like U.S. Coke, circa 1955!! I just wish the price were more reasonable!
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The whole new coke thing was done to make the switch from cain sugar to corn syrup seem less noticeable.
The reason mex coke tastes like old coke is it uses real sugar.
Now it might come back because of the price of corn due to corn in our gas.
"Nearly 30 years ago, Coca-Cola switched over from sugar to high-fructose corn syrup to sweeten America's beloved carbonated soft drink. With corn subsidized by the government, its sugary syrup became a more affordable option for the beverage company.
While this switch went largely unnoticed for quite some time (though it's common knowledge these days), it didn't take place on an international level. Actually, the sweetener used in Coca-Cola varies from country to country based on what ingredient is most affordable for the bottling plant's location. And in many countries, Mexico included, Coke is still made with real sugar." More