I freely admit that we in the states are arrogant nabobs who have modified the language. And I do love English slang and such...We serve "Toad in the Hole" about once a month, more because I love the name and the kids go "OOOOO" than anything else. So please do NOT be in anyway offended by anything else I say.

I think you have to live on this side of the pond to appreciate the biscuit discussion here. As I said before, I can't hardly see myself saying to some up holler' good ol' boy, "Siddown here Billy Bob and have yourself some of this Sawmill gravy over a plate of OVEN SCONES." If I threw in something about kidney pie, that would simply be preliminary to LET THE ASS KICKIN' BEGIN !!!

Not that we don't eat some truly weird stuff over here without a second thought!!! LORD KNOWS WE DO! So I don't mean to repeat myself, which I've done, but I think every country has some dishes that would best be served with a garbage disposal.

BTW, regarding what we call biscuits....They are available in cans that pop open when struck on the side of a counter. Then you just bake them. In our sorry day and time, these are quite popular...but not to a true biscuit lovin' country boy. A comedian (Jerry Clower) said the most depressing sound in the world is that "Whoomp" sound the pressurized can makes when your wife strikes it against the counter and you realize you're not getting home made...no, you're having "Whoomp Biscuits."

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