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I alluded to this in a prior comment, but American cuisine is highly diverse and an American insinuating that American food is just McDonald’s and generally sweet, processed foods demonstrates an odd mix of classism and lack of knowledge (or just forgetfulness). Crab bakes. Gumbo. Various barbecue styles. Text Mex. American Indian “tacos.” Chicago deep dish pizza. Soul food. Clam chowder.

I don’t expect non-American to have a familiarity with regional American cuisine but I think Americans should know about it and take it into consideration when discussing American foods.

You are correct. However, are you really claiming that some pretty obvious and not-so-great trends of how people are eating pretty much all over the US do not exist?

I alluded to this in a prior comment, but American cuisine is highly diverse and an American insinuating that American food is just McDonald’s and generally sweet, processed foods demonstrates an odd mix of classism and lack of knowledge (or just forgetfulness). Crab bakes. Gumbo. Various barbecue styles. Text Mex. American Indian “tacos.” Chicago deep dish pizza. Soul food. Clam chowder.

I don’t expect non-American to have a familiarity with regional American cuisine but I think Americans should know about it and take it into consideration when discussing American foods.

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Anonymous wrote:There are lots of threads like this one but the worst comments are always the people who generalize everything "American". You're not a snob; you're ignorant.

Yes, don't call it "American". The word "American" cannot stand for everything that is in poor taste or lacking in manners, culture or education. American cannot stand for ugliness, stupidity and boorishness.

I alluded to this in a prior comment, but American cuisine is highly diverse and an American insinuating that American food is just McDonald’s and generally sweet, processed foods demonstrates an odd mix of classism and lack of knowledge (or just forgetfulness). Crab bakes. Gumbo. Various barbecue styles. Text Mex. American Indian “tacos.” Chicago deep dish pizza. Soul food. Clam chowder.

I don’t expect non-American to have a familiarity with regional American cuisine but I think Americans should know about it and take it into consideration when discussing American foods.

Spot on, other than the reference to Chicago deep dish "pizza," which, in the words of Jon Stewart, is an affront to God and man and all things holy.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are lots of threads like this one but the worst comments are always the people who generalize everything "American". You're not a snob; you're ignorant.

Yes, don't call it "American". The word "American" cannot stand for everything that is in poor taste or lacking in manners, culture or education. American cannot stand for ugliness, stupidity and boorishness.

I alluded to this in a prior comment, but American cuisine is highly diverse and an American insinuating that American food is just McDonald’s and generally sweet, processed foods demonstrates an odd mix of classism and lack of knowledge (or just forgetfulness). Crab bakes. Gumbo. Various barbecue styles. Text Mex. American Indian “tacos.” Chicago deep dish pizza. Soul food. Clam chowder.

I don’t expect non-American to have a familiarity with regional American cuisine but I think Americans should know about it and take it into consideration when discussing American foods.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are lots of threads like this one but the worst comments are always the people who generalize everything "American". You're not a snob; you're ignorant.

Yes, don't call it "American". The word "American" cannot stand for everything that is in poor taste or lacking in manners, culture or education. American cannot stand for ugliness, stupidity and boorishness.

Anonymous wrote:This is not an opinion. It is a fact in our house. My DH, kids and I, we all cook. We use organic and fresh ingredients (as much as possible) and we make food from scratch to the best of our abilities.

- we use fresh minced garlic, ginger, herbs, onions, tomatoes.
- we grate our own cheese
- we make our own pasta, pasta sauce, rotis, bread, yogurt, ghee.
- yes to using kerrigold butter.
- we also make fresh cream from raw milk. we use farm fresh eggs. You have to be careful using it and hygiene is very important.
- we grind our own meat instead of buying it from store. The quality and taste is amazing.
- I only use basmati rice imported from India and I make it in the traditional way - wash three times, cook in water like pasta.
- we like quinoa but we no longer eat it plain. we mainly make a spicy upma or pilaf out of it. That is the only way we can make it appealing.
- we make our own tea masala. roast, grind and brew our own coffee.
- we do not use sugar substitute. We use honey, sugar or jaggery. I also make a puree of dates to sweeten my drinks.

Anonymous wrote:This is not an opinion. It is a fact in our house. My DH, kids and I, we all cook. We use organic and fresh ingredients (as much as possible) and we make food from scratch to the best of our abilities.

- we use fresh minced garlic, ginger, herbs, onions, tomatoes.
- we grate our own cheese
- we make our own pasta, pasta sauce, rotis, bread, yogurt, ghee.
- yes to using kerrigold butter.
- we also make fresh cream from raw milk. we use farm fresh eggs. You have to be careful using it and hygiene is very important.
- we grind our own meat instead of buying it from store. The quality and taste is amazing.
- I only use basmati rice imported from India and I make it in the traditional way - wash three times, cook in water like pasta.
- we like quinoa but we no longer eat it plain. we mainly make a spicy upma or pilaf out of it. That is the only way we can make it appealing.
- we make our own tea masala. roast, grind and brew our own coffee.
- we do not use sugar substitute. We use honey, sugar or jaggery. I also make a puree of dates to sweeten my drinks.

Anonymous wrote:Today at Giant, I saw a number of customers put prepackaged Panera soups in their carts (the kind in the refrigerated section in plastic containers with a lid)….just why?? Panera soups taste bad enough when they’re freshly made I can’t imagine what they taste like sitting in a grocery store for a few days.

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Anonymous wrote:Desserts of Asian cuisines generally suck.

+1

The Japanese do some amazing renditions of Western desserts that are usually better than the original. I think it has to do with their more restrained use of sugar. I love me a Japanese cream puff!!

Anonymous wrote:There are lots of threads like this one but the worst comments are always the people who generalize everything "American". You're not a snob; you're ignorant.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is not an opinion. It is a fact in our house. My DH, kids and I, we all cook. We use organic and fresh ingredients (as much as possible) and we make food from scratch to the best of our abilities.

- we use fresh minced garlic, ginger, herbs, onions, tomatoes.
- we grate our own cheese
- we make our own pasta, pasta sauce, rotis, bread, yogurt, ghee.
- yes to using kerrigold butter.
- we also make fresh cream from raw milk. we use farm fresh eggs. You have to be careful using it and hygiene is very important.
- we grind our own meat instead of buying it from store. The quality and taste is amazing.
- I only use basmati rice imported from India and I make it in the traditional way - wash three times, cook in water like pasta.
- we like quinoa but we no longer eat it plain. we mainly make a spicy upma or pilaf out of it. That is the only way we can make it appealing.
- we make our own tea masala. roast, grind and brew our own coffee.
- we do not use sugar substitute. We use honey, sugar or jaggery. I also make a puree of dates to sweeten my drinks.

$100 says your kids hit Chipotle every chance they get.

LOL. They come to my house and beg for cookies and macaroni and cheese.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is not an opinion. It is a fact in our house. My DH, kids and I, we all cook. We use organic and fresh ingredients (as much as possible) and we make food from scratch to the best of our abilities.

- we use fresh minced garlic, ginger, herbs, onions, tomatoes.
- we grate our own cheese
- we make our own pasta, pasta sauce, rotis, bread, yogurt, ghee.
- yes to using kerrigold butter.
- we also make fresh cream from raw milk. we use farm fresh eggs. You have to be careful using it and hygiene is very important.
- we grind our own meat instead of buying it from store. The quality and taste is amazing.
- I only use basmati rice imported from India and I make it in the traditional way - wash three times, cook in water like pasta.
- we like quinoa but we no longer eat it plain. we mainly make a spicy upma or pilaf out of it. That is the only way we can make it appealing.
- we make our own tea masala. roast, grind and brew our own coffee.
- we do not use sugar substitute. We use honey, sugar or jaggery. I also make a puree of dates to sweeten my drinks.

$100 says your kids hit Chipotle every chance they get.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is not an opinion. It is a fact in our house. My DH, kids and I, we all cook. We use organic and fresh ingredients (as much as possible) and we make food from scratch to the best of our abilities.

- we use fresh minced garlic, ginger, herbs, onions, tomatoes.
- we grate our own cheese
- we make our own pasta, pasta sauce, rotis, bread, yogurt, ghee.
- yes to using kerrigold butter.
- we also make fresh cream from raw milk. we use farm fresh eggs. You have to be careful using it and hygiene is very important.
- we grind our own meat instead of buying it from store. The quality and taste is amazing.
- I only use basmati rice imported from India and I make it in the traditional way - wash three times, cook in water like pasta.
- we like quinoa but we no longer eat it plain. we mainly make a spicy upma or pilaf out of it. That is the only way we can make it appealing.
- we make our own tea masala. roast, grind and brew our own coffee.
- we do not use sugar substitute. We use honey, sugar or jaggery. I also make a puree of dates to sweeten my drinks.

$100 says your kids hit Chipotle every chance they get.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is not an opinion. It is a fact in our house. My DH, kids and I, we all cook. We use organic and fresh ingredients (as much as possible) and we make food from scratch to the best of our abilities.

- we use fresh minced garlic, ginger, herbs, onions, tomatoes.
- we grate our own cheese
- we make our own pasta, pasta sauce, rotis, bread, yogurt, ghee.
- yes to using kerrigold butter.
- we also make fresh cream from raw milk. we use farm fresh eggs. You have to be careful using it and hygiene is very important.
- we grind our own meat instead of buying it from store. The quality and taste is amazing.
- I only use basmati rice imported from India and I make it in the traditional way - wash three times, cook in water like pasta.
- we like quinoa but we no longer eat it plain. we mainly make a spicy upma or pilaf out of it. That is the only way we can make it appealing.
- we make our own tea masala. roast, grind and brew our own coffee.
- we do not use sugar substitute. We use honey, sugar or jaggery. I also make a puree of dates to sweeten my drinks.

Ok, but you sound kind of insufferable.