Foods Nobody Dislikes (Or Everybody Likes)?

[Floyd]

My wife growing up in Brooklyn, New York came across many different things and has a like for Liverwurst (liver sausage).

We have not come across anyone else who eats this.

I'll bet young @ChasFink does.

 

[RaM]

Never knowingly had liverwurst but years ago on the I.O.M
we were starving and the only thing we could find open was
a place selling Willy Wurst god knows what it was and it was vile.

 

[ChasFink]

My wife growing up in Brooklyn, New York came across many different things and has a like for Liverwurst (liver sausage).

We have not come across anyone else who eats this.

I'll bet young @ChasFink does.

Young ChasFink had it occasionally. Old man ChasFink has lost his limited appetite for it and now puts it just this side of head cheese in appeal.

 

[charliebrown]

I equate sausage and Chinese food as the same.

Sometimes it is better not knowing what ingredients the cooks put into these dishes or you might not want to eat them.

 

[Mythopoeika]

Young ChasFink had it occasionally. Old man ChasFink has lost his limited appetite for it and now puts it just this side of head cheese in appeal.

Head... cheese?

 

[ChasFink]

Head... cheese?

Head cheese (Dutch: hoofdkaas) or brawn is a cold cut terrine or meat jelly that originated in Europe, perhaps ancient Germania. It is made with flesh from the head of a calf or pig (less commonly a sheep or cow), typically set in aspic, and usually eaten cold, at room temperature, or in a sandwich. Despite its name, the dish is not a cheese and contains no dairy products. The parts of the head used vary, and may include the tongue but do not commonly include the brain, eyes or ears. Trimmings from more commonly eaten cuts of pork and veal are often used, and sometimes the feet and heart, with gelatin added as a binder.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_cheese

 

[JamesWhitehead]

brawn is a cold cut terrine or meat jelly

Yes, very much the same thing Grannie esteemed as Brawn*!

Talking with young people, I found they were utterly repelled by the notion of eating tongue! In the culinary sense, at least!

Yet I'm sure all sorts of stuff finds its way into burgers and hot-dogs!

*Fairly bland, iirc. The sort of thing that demanded good pickles, such as the piccalilly, mentioned elsewhere, recently.

 

[Spookdaddy]

Head cheese (Dutch: hoofdkaas) or brawn is a cold cut terrine or meat jelly that originated in Europe, perhaps ancient Germania. It is made with flesh from the head of a calf or pig (less commonly a sheep or cow), typically set in aspic, and usually eaten cold, at room temperature, or in a sandwich...

It's also the worst name for a foodstuff ever invented.

Apart from chicken lips.

(Where I come from 'chicken lips' is a generic term for the undefinable meat stuff found in things like Ginsters pasties, motorway service station sandwiches, or hiding in the gap between an old free standing electric hob an the surrounding worktop. However, on performing a quick Google search it appears that at least one food emporium - in the US, I hasten to add - advertises 'chicken lips' as an actual meal. I mean...come on guys!)

 

[RaM]

A mate used to say "Never eat anything with a skin or crust" not that it ever stopped me.

 

[Erinaceus]

My grandmother used to buy half a pig's head from the butcher and boil it down to make brawn. After the meat had been taken off the bone some of the reduced liquid was poured over it in a basin to provide the jelly. She put a saucer in the basin with a weight on it to press the meat while it set.

I don't know whether pig's head is still sold but I've made brawn using belly pork.

 

[catseye]

I think a huge factor in our aversion to things like brawn, tongue, offal etc is that we are all just too well fed. My previously-mentioned ex partner always averred that he would 'never ever eat a MacDonalds meal'. Ever. He was raised in an affluent household and always had plenty of money. I, on the other hand, had raised five kids without a penny.

I told him he would eat a MacDonalds meal if he was truly hungry. He denied this. This was a man who would eat every three hours. He never knew what it felt like to be hungry, so I took all his shudders and horror at the thought of liver or a MacDonalds meal with a pinch of salt.

If you are truly hungry you will eat almost ANYTHING (behavioural issues allowing, I know that sufferers from ARFID and those with autism will starve themselves rather than eat 'forbidden' foods).

 

[RaM]

A friend was a manager at a supermarket, he was passing the fruit and veg and
overheard two young mothers talking, one was selecting fruit and veg the other
said" My kids don't get that shit, they get McDonalds"

 

[ChasFink]

It's also the worst name for a foodstuff ever invented.

Apart from chicken lips.

(Where I come from 'chicken lips' is a generic term for the undefinable meat stuff found in things like Ginsters pasties, motorway service station sandwiches, or hiding in the gap between an old free standing electric hob an the surrounding worktop. However, on performing a quick Google search it appears that at least one food emporium - in the US, I hasten to add - advertises 'chicken lips' as an actual meal. I mean...come on guys!)

To me, chicken lips sounds like the... errr... vent. Look it up.

Butt But the chicken lips served at that restaurant are chicken breast strips.

 

[Mythopoeika]

A friend was a manager at a supermarket, he was passing the fruit and veg and
overheard two young mothers talking, one was selecting fruit and veg the other
said" My kids don't get that shit, they get McDonalds"

That is just sad. A parent who wilfully feeds her kids badly.

 

[Tunn11]

I think a huge factor in our aversion to things like brawn, tongue, offal etc is that we are all just too well fed. My previously-mentioned ex partner always averred that he would 'never ever eat a MacDonalds meal'. Ever. He was raised in an affluent household and always had plenty of money. I, on the other hand, had raised five kids without a penny.

I told him he would eat a MacDonalds meal if he was truly hungry. He denied this. This was a man who would eat every three hours. He never knew what it felt like to be hungry, so I took all his shudders and horror at the thought of liver or a MacDonalds meal with a pinch of salt.

If you are truly hungry you will eat almost ANYTHING (behavioural issues allowing, I know that sufferers from ARFID and those with autism will starve themselves rather than eat 'forbidden' foods).

Agreed with the possible exception of tripe.

Fish arses vs Tripe :- Fish arses.

Hakarl vs Tripe:- Hakarl

Cannibalism vs Tripe :-

 

[catseye]

Agreed with the possible exception of tripe.

Fish arses vs Tripe :- Fish arses.

Hakarl vs Tripe:- Hakarl

Cannibalism vs Tripe :-

I have thought about this and think you are right. Although I've had a few occasions where I hadn't eaten for a day or so, and in those situations I think even tripe might have gone down. Whether it would have stayed down, I am fortunately not in a position to have to ascertain.

 

[Floyd]

and in those situations I think even tripe might have gone down.

Mmmm, lovely tripe;
https://forums.forteana.org/index.p...u-eating-drinking.58959/page-361#post-2363277

 

[catseye]

Mmmm, lovely tripe;
https://forums.forteana.org/index.p...u-eating-drinking.58959/page-361#post-2363277

I reckon if something is cooked decently and, more importantly, I'm not told what it is, then I will eat it.

 

[Floyd]

I reckon if something is cooked decently and, more importantly, I'm not told what it is, then I will eat it.

I suppose as well though, that I am being critical, as I like snails which a lot of people wouldn't do (not that I can get them here).

I used to like liver as a child and still would eat it now if I ate meat, but tripe/spleen etc is just too much!

 

[catseye]

I suppose as well though, that I am being critical, as I like snails which a lot of people wouldn't do (not that I can get them here).

I used to like liver as a child and still would eat it now if I ate meat, but tripe/spleen etc is just too much.

I also like snails but unfortunately I am deathly allergic to them. Snails and mussels are my 'must avoid at all costs' foods, which is annoying as both are delicious cooked with garlic butter.

 

[RaM]

I have never fancied snails but do like liver though I haven't had it for many years,
funny stuff liver if it has no noticeable vanes in it I am ok but notice a vain and I
start to heave, a mate used to eat it raw, now that seems dam right dangerous..

 

[Mythopoeika]

I have never fancied snails but do like liver though I haven't had it for many years,
funny stuff liver if it has no noticeable vanes in it I am ok but notice a vain and I
start to heave, a mate used to eat it raw, now that seems dam right dangerous..

My Dad had to eat it raw when he was a kid. It was the only thing available for treating anaemia at the time.

 

[charliebrown]

I can’t believe people eat eggplant which tastes like cardboard to me.

 

[Floyd]

I can’t believe people eat eggplant which tastes like cardboard to me.

I love eggplants/aubergines.

Are you just roasting them, or frying?

I slice them about a cm (⅜) thick and fry them in plenty of oil.
Some say you should rinse them and soak them in salt, but I don't find it necessary to do that.

They can take a while to soften properly, but should be quite succulent when you've done.

They are actually quite 'fatty' especially with the added oil used, so it's best to drain them on kitchen paper after cooking.

 

[poozler]

People have mentioned bacon a few times, but I would like to suggest maple-cured bacon specifically. It is really bad for you and irresistible. I'm convinced that even vegans would eat it. Since leaving Canada for Australia many years ago, I have had to console myself with just plain bacon lightly drizzled with real Quebec maple syrup.

 

[poozler]

I love eggplants/aubergines.

Are you just roasting them, or frying?

I slice them about a cm (⅜) thick and fry them in plenty of oil.
Some say you should rinse them and soak them in salt, but I don't find it necessary to do that.

They can take a while to soften properly, but should be quite succulent when you've done.

They are actually quite 'fatty' especially with the added oil used, so it's best to drain them on kitchen paper after cooking.

I love eggplants, too, but when you fry them they soak up tons and tons of oil. I read a recipe that suggests plunging eggplant slices into boiling water briefly to remove the excess moisture in them, which allows them to crispy up nicely in far less hot oil, and in far less time. I haven't tried it yet, but next time I cook pork medallions and eggplant I will give it a go.

 

[Floyd]

I love eggplants, too, but when you fry them they soak up tons and tons of oil. I read a recipe that suggests plunging eggplant slices into boiling water briefly to remove the excess moisture in them, which allows them to crispy up nicely in far less hot oil, and in far less time. I haven't tried it yet, but next time I cook pork medallions and eggplant I will give it a go.

Right. Thanks.
I'll try that as well.

 

[catseye]

I love eggplants, too, but when you fry them they soak up tons and tons of oil. I read a recipe that suggests plunging eggplant slices into boiling water briefly to remove the excess moisture in them, which allows them to crispy up nicely in far less hot oil, and in far less time. I haven't tried it yet, but next time I cook pork medallions and eggplant I will give it a go.

I've also heard you can use it sliced thinly instead of pasta sheets to make a lasagne (so it becomes a sort of moussaka, I suppose). I haven't tried it, although I love aubergine if it's properly cooked I've never managed to cook it properly myself at home.

But I'm not that keen on pasta so I should.

 

[Floyd]

I've also heard you can use it sliced thinly instead of pasta sheets to make a lasagne (so it becomes a sort of moussaka, I suppose). I haven't tried it, although I love aubergine if it's properly cooked I've never managed to cook it properly myself at home.

But I'm not that keen on pasta so I should.

Try just a little bit of pasta in Pasta alla Norma - it's a great dish.

They're also very good (along with 'shrooms) if you're vegan, because it has that 'meatiness' about it.

 

[Steven]

After reading what Scargy wrote about bacon, and the recent newspaper reports about the dangers of eating ham, I'm not sure that I'll ever eat those again*.


*The ham, I mean, not the posts & newspaper reports.