Hellmann's Mayonnaise

[Gérard]

I must just add that for those of you with somewhat more refined tastes, you can use good old Coleman's Old English Mustard in place of that silly French stuff.

As a French man, I have to disagree : there is only one good Mustard, made in Dijon

And I have never heard of the silly English cuisine as a world famous one

[Lung Per]

I must just add that for those of you with somewhat more refined tastes, you can use good old Coleman's Old English Mustard in place of that silly French stuff.

As a French man, I have to disagree : there is only one good Mustard, made in Dijon

And I have never heard of the silly English cuisine as a world famous one

I couldn't agree more completely.

While the English "cuisine" has improved by adopting a lot of foreign recepies, the basics remain the same as 800 years ago when knightsmen shared their food with horses and dogs.

[Frank La Rue]

I must just add that for those of you with somewhat more refined tastes, you can use good old Coleman's Old English Mustard in place of that silly French stuff.

As a French man, I have to disagree : there is only one good Mustard, made in Dijon

And I have never heard of the silly English cuisine as a world famous one

I couldn't agree more completely.

While the English "cuisine" has improved by adopting a lot of foreign recepies, the basics remain the same as 800 years ago when knightsmen shared their food with horses and dogs.

I have to take english cuisine a bit in defence here - after having lived in Surey, UK for many years I learned to love their Sunday Roasts, Bangers and Mash, Liver with Onion gravy, Fish n' Chips. The farther out in the country side the Pub is - the better the food as they have to attract people to come there.
And last but not least, a proper english breakfast with blood pudding. Maybe these dishes are not uniquely English in their origin, but this is what the English eat and I love it. I still remember The Horse Guards Inn in Tillington near Petworth with great fondness for it's excellent food after a country walk.

[clinton114]

Today we bought a bag of "Best Foods" mayo, at Makro. It's the exact same product as Hellman's. We just transfer it to an old jar and put in the refrigerator. A liter bag lasts us 3 months.

[Gérard]

Today we bought a bag of "Best Foods" mayo, at Makro. It's the exact same product as Hellman's. We just transfer it to an old jar and put in the refrigerator. A liter bag lasts us 3 months.

Please don't invite me if you to share your "Best Foods" and "Hell..." products... I prefer my hand made mayonnaise in small quantity but big taste !

[barrys]

Please don't invite me if you to share your "Best Foods" and "Hell..." products... I prefer my hand made mayonnaise in small quantity but big taste !

Or why not add some garlic as well to produce really tasty aioli

[Gérard]

Please don't invite me if you to share your "Best Foods" and "Hell..." products... I prefer my hand made mayonnaise in small quantity but big taste !

Or why not add some garlic as well to produce really tasty aioli

Right, Barry's, I always add some garlic indeed ! You are a connoisseur ! and probably a gourmet

[Frank La Rue]

The hell with this discussion about Hellmans Mayonnaise.

English food is better than French food.

In the typical fashion of french cullinary arrogance this "Gerard" - character will of course not feel compelled to revert and explain himself as it is inate in the French psyche that their cuisine est le cuisine superieur aux monde.

Give me bangers and mash any day over these overrated french escargots!

Vivez la Bretagne!

[Gérard]

The hell with this discussion about Hellmans Mayonnaise.

English food is better than French food.

In the typical fashion of french cullinary arrogance this "Gerard" - character will of course not feel compelled to revert and explain himself as it is inate in the French psyche that their cuisine est le cuisine superieur aux monde.

Give me bangers and mash any day over these overrated french escargots!

Vivez la Bretagne!

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No doubt that English food is better than French food, for English people...
Every nation has its own food for some reason and if you don't like it, it doesn't mean it is not good. Just a question of personal taste.

Actually, I was just answering to Takiap who wrote:
I must just add that for those of you with somewhat more refined tastes, you can use good old Coleman's Old English Mustard in place of that silly French stuff.

But there are some good English dishes that I appreciate, and many that I do not know.

Anyway, I really think that home made mayonnaise is much better than the best ready-made brand and as far as possible, I never use products that I can make myself, be it orange juice or pancakes, etc.

[Takiap]

I must just add that for those of you with somewhat more refined tastes, you can use good old Coleman's Old English Mustard in place of that silly French stuff.

As a French man, I have to disagree : there is only one good Mustard, made in Dijon

And I have never heard of the silly English cuisine as a world famous one

As far as mustard is concerned, I guess it just depends on what you've grown up on. I grew up with English mustard, and I love the stuff. Hell, I even eat mustard sandwiches and buttered toast with mustard. I could never do that with French mustard, and when given a choice, I would never add it to burgers; hot dogs; roasts and etc. Having said that, my brothers and sister prefer French mustard even though they too grew up with English mustard.


As for French cuisine..........I guess there must be something good about it because it does have a reputation, but I personally don't believe it's any better than food of other countries.

When I moved to the UK I found certain dishes to be rather bland, but for the most part, there was nothing wrong with the food there. Of course I should add that I enjoy "commoner" foods rather than fancy foods. In that respect, I don't believe steak and chips in France is any better than steak and chips in the UK. And, while we're on the topic of steaks, France, along with the UK should look to the USA for guidance. Lastly, neither the French nor the English have a clue when it comes to having a good BBQ.

BTW, you Frenchies should also learn a thing or two about making a decent brandy.

[Frank La Rue]

The hell with this discussion about Hellmans Mayonnaise.

English food is better than French food.

In the typical fashion of french cullinary arrogance this "Gerard" - character will of course not feel compelled to revert and explain himself as it is inate in the French psyche that their cuisine est le cuisine superieur aux monde.

Give me bangers and mash any day over these overrated french escargots!

Vivez la Bretagne!

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No doubt that English food is better than French food, for English people...
Every nation has its own food for some reason and if you don't like it, it doesn't mean it is not good. Just a question of personal taste.

Actually, I was just answering to Takiap who wrote:
I must just add that for those of you with somewhat more refined tastes, you can use good old Coleman's Old English Mustard in place of that silly French stuff.

But there are some good English dishes that I appreciate, and many that I do not know.

Anyway, I really think that home made mayonnaise is much better than the best ready-made brand and as far as possible, I never use products that I can make myself, be it orange juice or pancakes, etc.

I tried to set you up for a bit of good mooded fun and banter, I have to say you handled that very wisely

[Gérard]

Finally, I agree with Frank and Takiap, every country has good food and everybody has a right to prefer this or that.
Nowadays, French women tend to buy "easy food" and use a microwave.
As I live alone, when I chose to cook myself, I will go to the market for fresh products and use a gas stove or barbecue.
As for French cuisine, 80% of the restaurants in France buy ready-made dishes and use a microwave too...

[centermid7]

As for French cuisine, 80% of the restaurants in France buy ready-made dishes and use a microwave too...

What an absolute crock of shite. Nice try though.

[Lung Per]

Y'all behave now, you hear!

[dtaai-maai]

The Mayonnaise War...

You can tell how uncontroversial the forum is when people have to try to cook up ( ) an argument about food!

Does anyone remember the Greek Olive War several years ago?